iqx the Technology Division of iqbusiness is seeking a highly skilled Senior Java Backend Developer to join a dynamic technology team responsible for building and enhancing mission-critical banking platforms. This role offers the opportunity to work on large-scale, high-performance systems that power digital banking experiences for millions of customers. The role is based in Cape-town, 4 days at the office in Stellenbosch.
As a Senior Java Backend Developer, you will play a key role in designing, developing, and delivering secure, scalable, and resilient backend solutions while collaborating with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
7+ years of software development experience with a strong focus on Java backend development.
Extensive experience with:
Java 11/17+
Spring Boot
Spring Framework
RESTful APIs
Microservices Architecture
SQL Databases (PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server)
Git
Maven/Gradle
Strong understanding of software design patterns and object-oriented programming principles.
Advantageous skills
Banking or Financial Services industry experience.
Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud).
Docker and Kubernetes.
Apache Kafka or other messaging technologies.
CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
Experience with event-driven architectures.
Knowledge of security best practices and regulatory requirements within banking environments.