# Software Developer - Java - Intermediate > Electrum Software · Cape Town, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-05-28 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Engineering ## 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. ### _The Role_ 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** - Anyone can write code. However, it takes a bit of experience to write code that balances elegance, maintainability, efficiency and quality. - **Be strong with Java** - Our backend systems are built on this. They are high-performance systems that really require you to know what you’re doing in Java. - **A university degree or an additional equivalent years in relevant experience** - It can be any degree or at least 3 additional years of relevant working experience in Java if you don't have a degree. Why? We need your proven analytical skills here with the ability to work in high stakes (we’re working with other people’s money here!) and highly complex environments. The work we do has a material impact on the world. It's a high reward but that means it comes with high risk. You can’t always just learn it on the job. We need to know that you know what you’re doing. **Advantageous for the role:** 1. Full stack experience 2. SaaS development experience 3. 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** 1. 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**. 3. **Social Life:** Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners ## Apply [Apply at Electrum Software](https://apply.workable.com/electrum/j/081910CAEF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)