Software Engineer - Java - Platform Track

Electrum Payments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work

Generous Leave starting at 20 days

Fully-stocked kitchen

Daily catered lunch

Job summary

A leading FinTech company in Cape Town is seeking a Java Software Engineer to develop high-performance backend systems. The candidate should have over 2 years of experience, strong Java proficiency, and a desire to learn in areas like Cloud, Reliability, and Developer Security Engineering. The position offers flexible work hours, a collaborative culture, and career growth opportunities in a vibrant workspace.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development.
• Strong proficiency with Java.
• University degree or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Craft elegant and efficient code for high-performance backend systems.
• Explore and transition into core areas like Cloud Engineering and Reliability Engineering.
• Develop security tools that empower developers.

Skills

Software development experience

Strong proficiency with Java

Interest in cloud engineering

Understanding of CI/CD pipelines

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

AWS

Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation)

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Bash

Job description

Benefits

• 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.

The Role

As a Java Software Engineer at Electrum, your core foundation will be crafting elegant and efficient code for our high‑performance backend systems. However, we know the best engineers are curious problem‑solvers. Because our high‑stakes, high‑reward environment demands a wide breadth of technologies, we are specifically looking for Java Developers who have an interest in exploring or transitioning into one of the following core areas over time:

• Cloud Engineering: Learning to treat cloud infrastructure as a product, automating the building & maintaining of self‑service AWS environments using Infrastructure as Code (AWS CDK, CloudFormation) and internal developer tooling.
• Reliability/SRE Engineering: Learning to build observability tooling, automation frameworks, and architect systems that process high‑volume, real‑world financial transactions with minimal downtime.
• Platform Engineering: Gaining hands‑on experience designing scalable platforms using Kubernetes, Helm, ArgoCD, and modern CI/CD pipelines to help our engineers build and deploy their code as efficiently as possible.
• Developer Security: Help us "shift security left." Build the tools, libraries, and automated guardrails that empower developers to move fast without compromising safety.

You don't need to be an expert in these four areas yet - we are looking for a solid foundation in Java and the eagerness to learn, scale, and perform under complex and challenging conditions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in software development
• Strong proficiency with Java
• A university degree or an equivalent number of years of relevant experience

Advantageous for the Role

1. Full‑stack, SaaS, or Payments development experience.
2. Exposure to Cloud Infrastructure (AWS) and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform / CloudFormation).
3. Familiarity with containerisation and orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker) and CI/CD pipelines.
4. An interest in observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) or scripting (Python, Bash).
5. A passion for Application Security and DevSecOps.

Your Career & Culture

• Career Growth: Deliver world‑class financial software that is challenging but offers 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

• 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.