Position: Java Software Engineer Associate - Merchant Services (Wholesale Payments) Our organisation invites applications from accomplished professionals for the role of Java Software Engineer Associate - Merchant Services (Wholesale Payments). This position is embedded within a high-functioning team that prizes collaboration, innovation, and quality. Principal Responsibilities: Identify and proactively address technical debt through systematic refactoring. Represent engineering in cross-functional planning sessions and stakeholder reviews. Architect and build enterprise-grade software components and product platforms. Implement observability solutions including logging, tracing, and alerting for services. Conduct root-cause analysis on production incidents and implement scalable remediations. Establish and enforce coding standards, review guidelines, and engineering best practices. Support cloud infrastructure management across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Champion practices such as TDD, pair programming, and automated regression testing. Candidate Requirements: Commitment to professional ethics, confidentiality, and the highest standards of conduct. Recognised qualification in the relevant professional field at the undergraduate or graduate level. Sound understanding of organisational dynamics and stakeholder management in complex environments. Critical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate insights into clear actions. Advanced competency in analytical tools, reporting platforms, and role-specific technology. Leadership experience with a track record of guiding teams, projects, or cross-functional initiatives. Proficiency in one or more languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, C++, Go, or equivalent. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis; suitably qualified individuals are encouraged to apply promptly.