Java Developer - Financial Systems

Java Developer – Financial Systems

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain
Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)

Daily Rates:

3 years Experience - R4500 per day

4-5 years Experience - R5700 to R6800 per day(dependant on experience)

6+ years Experience - R7000 + per day

Job Overview

Join a globally respected financial services team as a seasoned Java Developer contributing to event-driven architectures and complex data systems. This role offers a unique pathway for South African developers to relocate to Málaga, Spain, while starting on a remote, daily-rate contract. Work on next-gen platforms that power banking operations across Europe.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable Java applications using Spring Boot
• Implement Kafka-based messaging systems and streaming architectures
• Apply business rules using Drools engine
• Integrate APIs using OpenAPI and AsyncAPI standards
• Work with both relational and non-relational databases
• Participate in code reviews and version control with Git
• Collaborate across teams to deliver robust financial solutions

Requirements

• 5+ years Java development experience
• Proficiency with Spring/Spring Boot, Maven
• Expertise in Kafka, Kafka Streams, or Flink
• Strong grasp of Drools and rule-based engines
• Hands-on experience with RESTful and asynchronous APIs
• Familiarity with Git version control
• Access to a laptop and stable internet connection
• Excellent English communication skills