# Software Developer - Java - Senior

> Electrum Software · Cape Town, South Africa · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-01

**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.

## Requirements

**More than 5 years of experience in software development**

-   Writing code is something anyone can do, but building systems that achieve a balance of elegance, maintainability, scalability, performance, and quality requires experience. As a Senior Java Developer, you will be expected to make informed technical decisions, handle complexity effectively, and contribute to the ongoing health of our systems and engineering practices  
    

**Expertise in Java**

-   Our backend infrastructure is developed using Java and supports high-volume, high-performance payment solutions. You should possess in-depth experience with Java, along with a strong grasp of object-oriented design, concurrency, performance optimisation, testing, and software architecture. We seek someone who not only writes code but also designs dependable systems that withstand real-world challenges.

**A university degree or equivalent hands-on experience**

-   While a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline is preferred, we also value significant industry experience. Candidates without a formal degree who can demonstrate comparable technical expertise through their professional background will be considered.
-   We operate within a highly complex, high-trust setting where our software directly affects businesses and consumers. Therefore, strong analytical skills, excellent problem-solving abilities, and sound engineering judgement are critical.

**Preferred qualifications for this role**

-   Experience in full-stack development
-   Background in building and managing SaaS products
-   Experience within payments, fintech, or financial services sectors
-   Knowledge of designing distributed systems and micro-services
-   Familiarity with cloud platforms and contemporary DevOps methodologies
-   Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership

## 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/0AA273998C/apply)

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