Java Software Engineer

1 week ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa PBT Group Full time R600 000 - R1 800 000 per year
Employment Type

Contract

Experience

4 to 25 years

Salary

Negotiable

Job Published

03 November 2025

Job Reference No.

Job Description

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.
Skills

SpringJavaReact. jsKafkaSoftware Engineering

Industries

Financial ServicesBankingInformation Technology (IT)

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