Software Developer - Java - Intermediate

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Are you a talented Java developer with a passion for crafting elegant, efficient, and high-quality code? We are seeking a talented and experienced Intermediate Java Software Developer to join our team. As an Intermediate Java Software Developer at Electrum, you will play a critical role in shaping the company's software solutions and contributing to the success of high-impact, high-reward projects making it crucial to have a solid foundation in Java and the ability to perform under high-stakes, complex, and challenging conditions. You will be responsible for crafting elegant and efficient Java code for our high-performance backend systems. We are looking for candidates with a minimum of 3 years of software development experience who are passionate about delivering quality and maintainable solutions.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in software development
• Be strong with Java
• A university degree or an additional equivalent years in relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Full stack experience
• SaaS development experience
• Payments experience
• Benefits
• Why Join Electrum?
• We believe in a
• 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 l
• earning 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
• 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