Java Backend Engineer (Payments) – High-Volume, Cloud-Native

Acuity Consultants is seeking an Intermediate Java Software Developer in Cape Town to join a fast-growing payments FinTech. You'll develop high-performance backend systems that process millions of transactions daily, building robust Java services and microservices in a cloud-native environment.

Work includes messaging with Kafka/RabbitMQ, relational/NoSQL databases, and modern CI/CD pipelines. You will operate across the stack with a collaborative team, focusing on reliability, security, and