Cape Town: Senior Java Developer posted by PBT Group

April 12, 2026 Jobs in Cape Peninsula

Job Description

PBT Group has an opportunity for a Senior Java Developer. We are looking for an exceptional individual to build Java integration services and applications with an enthusiasm for solving interesting technical challenges in a Banking environment. Be involved in all aspects of development playing a critical role in design, planning, development and deployment.

The ideal candidate will not just be an outstanding Java developer, but will bring a mindset of creativity, innovation and balanced bleeding edge technology development with a relentless pursuit of timely product engineering delivery. The role requires ownership, logical thinking, and estimation of your own work, coding, unit testing, trouble shooting and performance optimizations. The candidate will work in an Agile (SCRUM) environment and will be allocated and co-located to a small agile development team (squad). The candidate will collaborate with team members to understand the problem & define, design, and ship new features through the development lifecycle. This includes brainstorm, contribution to new ideas, conceive innovative strategies, and implement solutions to difficult problems. Must be able to work independently, effectively and efficiently in a collaborative agile environment with scrum masters, solution engineers, designers, and developers.

Duties:

Key Roles, Responsibilities and Skills/Competencies:

Strong technical/ software engineering background (hands-on)
Strong application/software development or programming background in Java
Good experience in system, application architecture, design, development, implementation and deployment (end-to-end).
Ability to work on different tiers of the application
Object oriented Design and MVC-pattern
Experience on web technologies (Web Development JavaScript Frameworks – preferably Angular 4, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Etc.)
Solid experience on J2EE (Servlet, JSP, JDBC, JMS, EJB), Spring Framework, JPA, Hibernate, Open-Source Frameworks
Solid experience with SOA-Architecture with the related integration protocols (e.g., Web Services (SOAP/XML), REST & JSON, and MQ), as well as the related SOA-security requirements/models.
Solid application database management practices in a high-volume Java environment (SQL, DB2, and NoSql Cassandra/MongoDB).
Solid JEE/WebSphere Foundation experience, especially on WebSphere Application Server, JBOSS, Linux, Virtualisation technologies and Caching technologies.
Design, build and run of IBM Websphere Application Server Infrastructure Solutions
Migration from proprietary Application Servers to WAS
Performance and troubleshooting of WAS Infrastructure
Good experience with integrated system environments
Practical experience in a high-volume banking environment. (E.g., application clustering, scaling, multi-threading, session management, etc.)
Experience with re-use and standardisation, security considerations, deployment architecture like automated application builds, software configuration management & tools, etc.
Experience with Application Integration challenges in a big corporate environment with ESBs e.g. WebSphere MessageBroker, DataPower, MQ-Series, and API-Connect.
Proven ability as a problem-solver
Self-driven, self-starter, technology leader, and able to work independently.

Must have working experience on the following tools/IDEs
- Eclipse
- InteliJ
- Git
- Maven
- Jenkins
- SonarQube
- Nexus
Debugging & troubleshooting.
Write well documented and maintainable code.
Passion for software excellence and be quality driven.
You must be prepared to bring new ideas to the workplace, but also to accept how things have been done and the reasons for doing things this way.

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Experience:

10+ years Java application programming/development experience
8+ years JEE-Experience
5+ years Application Server experience i.e. Websphere Application Server
5+ years relational database experience (DB2 preferred)
Strong application/software development or programming background in Java.
Good experience in system, application architecture, design, development, implementation and deployment (end-to-end).
Ability to work on different tiers of the application Object oriented Design and MVC-pattern.
Experience on web technologies (Web Development JavaScript Frameworks – preferably Angular 4, JavaScript, CSS, HTML5, Etc.).
Solid experience on J2EE (Servlet, JSP, JDBC, JMS, EJB), Spring Framework, JPA, Hibernate, Open Source Frameworks.
Solid experience with SOA-Architecture with the related integration protocols (e.g. Web Services (SOAP/XML), REST & JSON, and MQ), as well as the related SOA-security requirements/models. Solid application database management practices in a high volume Java environment (SQL, DB2, and NoSql assandra/MongoDB).
Solid JEE/WebSphere Foundation experience, especially on WebSphere Application Server, JBOSS, Linux, Virtualisation technologies and Caching technologies.
Design, build and run of IBM Websphere Application Server Infrastructure Solutions Migration from proprietary Application Servers to WAS.
Performance and troubleshooting of WAS Infrastructure.
Good experience with integrated system environments.

Qualifications/ Certification:

B-Degree in Computer Science or related technical field.

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Common skills required for banking roles in the Western Cape include proficiency in financial software, analytical thinking, communication skills, and attention to detail. Additionally, knowledge of financial markets, regulatory requirements, and risk management techniques is highly valued. Often, candidates with a degree in economics, finance, or accounting are well-suited for these types of roles.

The banking industry in the Western Cape commonly employs professionals from various sectors, including financial services, technology, manufacturing, and business services. The region’s strong economy and growing financial sector have created a high demand for skilled bankers and financial specialists.

For those interested in pursuing a career in banking, it’s essential to consider opportunities for professional development and growth. Typically, banks offer training programs and mentorship schemes to help employees develop their skills and advance in their careers. Often, career progression paths may involve roles such as portfolio management, risk analysis, or business development, while senior positions can lead to executive-level appointments or entrepreneurship. By focusing on developing key skills and building a strong network, job seekers can increase their chances of success in this dynamic and rewarding field.

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