Android Developer

Network Recruitment
Stellenbosch, Western Cape
Full-time
Posted 1 day ago
Full-time IT & Software
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SUMMARY:

Are you an experienced Android Developer with a passion for payments technology and financial systems? Join a high-performing technology team responsible for building and maintaining next-generation payment solutions on Android-based POS devices. This is a unique opportunity to work on mission-critical transaction systems, payment terminal integrations, and cutting-edge fintech solutions within a dynamic financial services environment.


POSITION INFO:
Our client is seeking a Mid to Senior Android Developer to join their Payments Technology team. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, enhancing, and maintaining Android-based card payment applications used on point-of-sale devices. You'll work within a specialised payments environment, building secure, high-performance applications that integrate with payment hardware, financial messaging systems, and transaction processing platforms. The role requires strong native Android expertise, hands-on payments experience, and a deep understanding of transaction processing technologies. This opportunity is ideal for developers who enjoy solving complex technical challenges, working with specialised hardware, and building software that powers critical payment infrastructure. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain native Android applications for payment terminals and POS devices. Build and support secure payment processing solutions within a financial services environment. Integrate Android applications with payment terminal hardware, including card readers, NFC devices, and PIN pads. Develop and maintain solutions supporting EMV-compliant card transactions. Work with financial messaging systems and transaction-processing frameworks. Troubleshoot and resolve production issues across payment applications and device integrations. Collaborate with stakeholders, product teams, and engineering teams to deliver new functionality. Participate in testing, deployment, and support activities across the software development lifecycle. Ensure compliance with security, quality, and best-practice development standards. Contribute to technical design discussions and continuous improvement initiatives. Job Experience and Skills Required Proven experience as a Native Android Developer. Strong proficiency in Java and\/or Kotlin. Hands-on experience developing applications for Android-based POS or payment devices. Experience working with EMV payment protocols, including contact and\/or contactless transactions. Knowledge of ISO 8583 financial messaging standards. Experience integrating Android applications with hardware peripherals such as card readers, NFC devices, and PIN pads. Experience with Android AIDL and IPC communication mechanisms. Strong understanding of secure application development principles. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced financial services environment. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. Advantageous Skills React Native experience alongside strong native Android expertise. Ionic or Capacitor development experience. Exposure to PCI PTS and PA-DSS security standards. Experience with DUKPT or MK-SK key management. Previous experience within fintech, payment processing, or payment terminal environments. Experience working with payment terminal vendors or transaction-processing platforms. Technical Environment Android Java Kotlin EMV ISO 8583 NFC AIDL IPC Payment Terminals POS Devices Transaction Processing Systems What's in it for You? Opportunity to work on specialised payment and transaction technologies. Exposure to enterprise-scale financial systems and payment infrastructure. Hybrid working model. Collaborative engineering environment. Opportunity to work with cutting-edge fintech and payment solutions. Long-term career growth within a highly specialised technical domain. Apply now! For more exciting vacancies, please visit: \/> I also specialise in recruiting in the following: Software Developers (Back-End \/ Front-End \/ Full Stack) Mobile Developers Business & Systems Analysts BI & SQL Experts UI \/ UX Professionals Data & Analytics (Data Scientists, Data Analysts, Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning) AI & Automation (Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent Automation, and Process Automation Solutions) Cloud Experts Infrastructure Specialists DevOps \/ SecOps Experts Cyber Security Specialists SEO \/ Digital Designers If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions. Frankie Deppe Specialist Recruitment Consultant Connect with me on LinkedIn:

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Job TypeFull-time
LocationStellenbosch, Western Cape
CategoryIT & Software
Posted2 October 2026
Closing Date1 November 2026
Network Recruitment
Stellenbosch, Western Cape

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