Java Software Engineer

Recruiter:

PBT Group

Job Ref:

2341017403

Date posted:

Tuesday, November 4, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

PBT Group is seeking Full Stack Engineers, focused on building a platform. The successful candidates will form part of a high-performing engineering team responsible for developing scalable, secure, and high-quality digital financial services.

This is a hands-on role involving both front-end and back-end development, with exposure to cloud-based systems, event streaming, and modern integration technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Design, develop, and implement full-stack solutions within the Open Banking platform.
Collaborate with product owners, architects, and other developers to define technical requirements.
Develop responsive user interfaces using React and reusable front-end components.
Build robust APIs and back-end services using Java Spring Boot.
Work with cloud databases (AWS Aurora Postgres) to ensure data integrity and performance.
Implement event-driven architectures and integrate with Kafka and other event streaming services.
Support deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting in AWS environments.
Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to continuous delivery and improvement.

Core Technology Stack

Front-End: React (JavaScript/TypeScript)
Back-End: Java Spring Boot
Database: AWS Aurora Postgres
Event Streaming: Kafka

Advantageous Skills & Experience

Experience working with Spring Gateway or other gateway technologies.
Familiarity with reconciliation file generation, posting, and exposure (e.g., SFTP, S3).
Knowledge of NodeJS as a supporting technology.
Exposure to AWS services and DevOps practices.
Understanding of secure API design and Open Banking standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
Senior Engineer: 5+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
Mid-Level Engineers: 3+ years of relevant experience.
Proven experience in React and Java Spring Boot projects.
Solid understanding of cloud-based infrastructure (preferably AWS).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced Agile environment.

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