PBT Group is looking for an experienced Java Developer with hands-on EMV Kernel and payments domain experience for a contract engagement based in Cape Town. The role sits within a major banking environment and requires someone who combines strong Java engineering skills with deep knowledge of the payments stack — from card-present transaction processing through to EMV kernel integration, certification, and infrastructure.

The Java Developer will be embedded within the bank's payments engineering team, contributing to the development, integration, and maintenance of payment processing systems with a specific focus on EMV Kernel functionality. The role requires the ability to work across the full payments stack — from terminal-level transaction logic through to core banking integration — and to engage credibly with both engineering and payments domain specialists.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, an...