Electrum Software

FinTech

SoftwareDeveloper-Java-Senior

$750–1100k ~AI est. Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Software Developer - Java - Senior at Electrum Software. Skills: Java, System design, Performance optimisation. Make informed technical decisions. Handle complexity effectively”

What You'll Achieve.

Deliver trusted, enterprise-grade, cloud-native software; Optimise financial transaction processing; Deliver services to millions of South Africans daily

Industry & Context.

FinTech
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills; Excellent problem-solving abilities; Sound engineering judgement

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

More than 5 years of experience in software development, Expertise in Java, University degree or equivalent hands-on experience, Analytical skills, Excellent problem-solving abilities, Sound engineering judgement

Nice to Have

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, Knowledge of micro-services, Familiarity with cloud platforms, Familiarity with contemporary DevOps methodologies, Experience mentoring engineers, Experience providing technical leadership

What You'll Do.

Make informed technical decisions

Handle complexity effectively

Contribute to system health

Contribute to engineering practices

Design dependable systems

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborating hard

Full 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 complex

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