Job 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:

Full stack experience SaaS development experience 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

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

.
*

Social Life:

Regular team activities like hikes, getaways, and dinners