Software Developer - Java - Senior

ATS Client; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work

Generous Leave

Office Perks (Cape Town)

Social Life

Job summary

Electrum, a leading FinTech payments platform, is seeking a Senior Java Developer in Cape Town to help scale high-volume, low-latency payment solutions. You will design and implement robust systems, balancing performance with maintainability, while contributing to architecture and testing practices.

Join a team that values experimentation, mentorship, and delivering impact for millions of South Africans daily, with opportunities for growth and hands-on learning in a fast-paced, cloud-native

Qualifications

• More than 5 years of experience in software development.
• In-depth experience with Java, object-oriented design, concurrency, performance optimisation, testing, and software architecture.
• A university degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline is preferred, but significant industry experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Write code and build systems that balance elegance, maintainability, scalability, performance, and quality.
• Design dependable systems that withstand real-world challenges.

Skills

Java

Full-stack development

Cloud/DevOps

Mentoring

Education

University degree or equivalent hands-on experience

Tools

SaaS platforms

Payments domain knowledge

Job description

Electrum is a next-generation payment software technology company. Since 2012, we've delivered trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software to optimise financial transaction processing. Our deep expertise has established us as a respected partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, enabling clients to deliver services to millions of South Africans daily. At Electrum, we are grounded in impact — designing solutions that matter, acting with urgency, and continuously learning as we scale. We believe in creating together — working side by side with our clients and teams to build meaningful, lasting solutions. We prioritise making it safe — encouraging open communication, smart risk-taking, and trust so that creativity and alignment thrive. And we back empowered strong teams — hiring brilliant people, collaborating hard, and holding each other to high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.

When you join the Electrum team, you'll get to:

• Be part of the entire journey — from the spark of an idea to the final product launch.
• Grow your skills through world-class training and hands‑on learning every day.
• Receive mentorship and guidance from industry leaders who are invested in your success.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative workplace where collaboration and creativity thrive.
• Tackle real-world customer challenges and see the impact of your work firsthand.
• Explore plenty of opportunities to grow your career and expand your expertise.
• Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech environment, contributing to meaningful, high-impact projects.

Requirements

More than 5 years of experience in software development

• Writing code is something anyone can do, but building systems that achieve a balance of elegance, maintainability, scalability, performance, and quality requires experience. As a Senior Java Developer, you will be expected to make informed technical decisions, handle complexity effectively, and contribute to the ongoing health of our systems and engineering practices.

Expertise in Java

• Our backend infrastructure is developed using Java and supports high-volume, high-performance payment solutions. You should possess in-depth experience with Java, along with a strong grasp of object-oriented design, concurrency, performance optimisation, testing, and software architecture. We seek someone who not only writes code but also designs dependable systems that withstand real-world challenges.

A university degree or equivalent hands‑on experience

• While a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline is preferred, we also value significant industry experience. Candidates without a formal degree who can demonstrate comparable technical expertise through their professional background will be considered.
• We operate within a highly complex, high‑trust setting where our software directly affects businesses and consumers. Therefore, strong analytical skills, excellent problem‑solving abilities, and sound engineering judgement are critical.

Preferred qualifications for this role

• Experience in full‑stack development
• Background in building and managing SaaS products
• Experience within payments, fintech, or financial services sectors
• Knowledge of designing distributed systems and micro‑services
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and contemporary DevOps methodologies
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership

Benefits

• People First approach, ensuring a culture where you can thrive and make a real difference

Your Career & Culture

• Career Growth: Delivering world‑class financial software is challenging, but your effort will earn you hands‑on experience with products used by millions, accelerating your career.
• Strong Teams: We keep teams small, focused, and collaborative to maximize impact.
• Transparency: We openly discuss strategy, finances, and salaries. Mistakes are viewed as learning opportunities that we actively discuss.
• Autonomy: We trust you. You're expected to seek out the data needed for informed decisions and manage your own time‑knowing when to focus and when to recharge.
• Shared Vision: You'll have the power to shape the vision of how we build the future of financial services.

Practical Perks

1. Here's how we support our culture:

• Flexible Work: Office‑first environment with flexible hours.
• Generous Leave: Starting at 20 days per year.
• Office Perks (Cape Town): Fully-stocked kitchen and daily catered lunch.
• Social Life: Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners.