Software / Java Developer

Building and maintaining the secure platforms that move money safely

We're building our banking sector talent pipeline.

NSP is building an ongoing pipeline of Software/Java Developers for our banking sector clients and partners, building and maintaining secure core banking platforms, customer portals and internal transaction processing engines.

About NSP

Nsika Strategic Partners (NSP) is a Level 1 B-BBEE, 100% Black-owned professional services firm registered as a Temporary Employment Service (TES) / Private Employment Agency (PEA) with the South African Department of Labour. Our tech recruitment division is a small, fast-growing, 100% Black female-owned team building specialist talent pipelines for South Africa's banking and financial services sector.

What You'll Be Doing

• Build and maintain secure core banking platforms, customer portals and internal transaction processing engines
• Write clean, well-tested, secure Java code in line with SDLC and secure coding standards
• Participate in code reviews, sprint ceremonies and CI/CD pipelines
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues within agreed SLAs
• Collaborate with architects, QA and infrastructure teams on system design and integration

What We're Looking For

Relevant degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related field
3+ years' experience developing in Java (Spring/Spring Boot advantageous)
Experience with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle or PostgreSQL)
Understanding of secure coding practices and banking-grade compliance requirements
Experience working within Agile/Scrum delivery teams

Nice to Have

• Exposure to microservices and REST API development
• Experience with cloud platforms (Azure or AWS)
• Familiarity with CI/CD tooling and DevOps practices
• Why Join NSP's Talent Pool
• Early consideration for banking sector IT roles as they open, ahead of some being advertised publicly
• Personalised placement support from a specialist tech recruitment team who understands the banking domain
• Opportunity to work on flagship technology and digital transformation programmes with leading South African banks
• One application keeps you visible for a rolling pipeline of opportunities, not just a single vacancy

How to Apply

Submit your CV in this portal or send your CV and a short note on your relevant banking or financial services experience to recruitment@nsikasp.co.za with the subject line "Software/Java Developer – Banking Talent Pipeline". Relevant certifications, if applicable, should be attached or referenced in your application.

Disclaimer:

This is an ongoing talent pool. By applying, you are expressing interest in joining NSP's pipeline and will be considered for current or future opportunities as they arise with any of our clients and partners. We will contact you when relevant roles open up and encourage you to stay connected for exciting possibilities!