Jose Trocado
Jose Trocado

Senior Backend Engineer

Open to offers · Member since 21 Oct 2026
Location
South Africa
Desired salary
from 10k USD/monthly
Work preference
Remote Only / Full Time, Part Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am a Senior Backend Engineer with nearly a decade of experience building scalable software systems, with a focus on Java, Spring Boot, distributed systems, and payments architecture.

I design and maintain high-throughput microservices and real-time payment platforms. My work includes cross-bank integrations, resilient REST APIs, event-driven processing, and production systems that require high availability and low latency.

I have deep experience with Apache Kafka, Camunda BPM, Apache Camel, Redis, and enterprise integration patterns. I use these technologies to orchestrate distributed transactions, automate data flows, and reduce bottlenecks in core banking environments.

I work across the full development lifecycle, from solution architecture and API design through automated testing, CI/CD delivery, and production support. I am comfortable owning critical systems and resolving runtime issues in high-volume environments.

My technical background also includes relational and NoSQL databases, Docker-based environments, cloud delivery practices, and frontend integration with Angular and JavaScript. I have worked with Java, .NET, Python, C++, TypeScript, and SQL across banking, telecom, and software-platform domains.

I am open to remote and local opportunities where I can contribute to reliable backend platforms, financial technology, distributed systems, and mission-critical software products.

Notice period: 1 month

Skills

34 capabilities

Tech stack & tools

Working toolkit

Application Hosting

Application Utilities

Development

Experience

Career history

Senior Java Software Developer First National Bank (FNB)

I architect and maintain high-throughput Java and Spring Boot microservices for national real-time payment systems and cross-bank integrations. I engineer high-availability REST APIs and processing pipelines for PayShap Request to Pay workflows, supporting sub-second execution and 99.99% system reliability.

I design fault-tolerant distributed transaction workflows with Camunda BPM and implement low-latency event streaming with Apache Kafka and Redis. I own systems end to end, including design, automated testing, production releases, and resolution of critical bottlenecks in high-volume payment streams.

Java Software Developer First National Bank (FNB)

I designed and deployed scalable Apache Camel routes that automated data orchestration, validation, and transformation between legacy and modern core banking databases. I also built custom integration processors using the Strategy Pattern to support dynamic business rules and versioned API upgrades.

I processed high-volume XML and JSON payloads across backend services and Microsoft SQL Server environments while preserving legacy compatibility. I authored automated integration test suites for Camel flows to reduce regression risk across production payment routes.

Intermediate Software Developer Fingerprints Software

I engineered full-stack platform components using Java, Spring Boot, JavaScript, and Ext JS for high-concurrency software testing platforms used by Iliad Solutions. I developed automated bidirectional parsing workflows for importing, converting, and regenerating OpenAPI and Swagger specifications into custom platform formats.

I used Vert.x to develop non-blocking reactive microservices and helped migrate legacy C++ modules to modern Java backend components. I containerized local and testing environments with Docker and worked across PostgreSQL, Oracle, and MySQL databases.

Junior Software Developer eGrowth

I developed enterprise applications and analytics dashboards for telecom platforms using .NET and SQL Server. My work supported business reporting and operational application requirements.

I also acted as one of three development leads, helping guide sprint delivery and onboard junior engineers into the team and development processes.

Software Developer OMNIPRESENT

I developed Spring Boot microservices integrated with Angular for telecom-related software solutions. I contributed to backend service development and system integration activities.

I also supported machine learning and computer-vision workflows used for telecom infrastructure monitoring.

Education

Learning history

University of Johannesburg

Advanced Diploma, Business Information Technology

Advanced Diploma in Business Information Technology.

University of Johannesburg

Diploma, Business Information Technology

3-Year Diploma in Business Information Technology.

Boston City College

Higher Certificate, Business Management Practice

Higher Certificate in Business Management Practice.

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