South Africa Hybrid Employment

Remote Recruitment is hiring a Java Developer - Financial Systems

About the Role

Remote Recruitment is seeking a Java Developer - Financial Systems to join a globally respected financial services team. You will contribute to event-driven architectures and complex data systems as a seasoned developer. This role offers a unique pathway for South African developers to relocate to Málaga, Spain, while starting on a remote, daily-rate contract. You will work on next-generation platforms that power banking operations across Europe.

What You'll Do

  • Design and develop scalable Java applications using Spring Boot
  • Implement Kafka-based messaging systems and streaming architectures
  • Apply business rules using the 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

What We're Looking For

  • 5+ years of 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

Technical Stack

  • Java, Spring Boot
  • Kafka, Kafka Streams, Flink
  • Drools
  • OpenAPI, AsyncAPI
  • Maven, Git

Work Mode

This role offers a hybrid work mode. You will start working remotely from South Africa before relocating to our office in Málaga, Spain.

Required Skills
JavaSpring BootKafkaKafka StreamsFlinkDroolsOpenAPIAsyncAPIMavenGitFinancial SystemsMicroservicesAPI DesignStream ProcessingBusiness Rules Engine
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Remote Recruitment

A UK-based staffing firm that redefines recruitment by combining traditional sales with strategic, AI-driven advisory placements, offering premium talent solutions including fractional leaders and expert advisors.

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Posted 7 months ago