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