Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job DescriptionTo design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineers result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under supervision of senior technical resources.
Qualifications- First Degree in Information Studies or Information Technology as well as Azure Fundamentals Certification (AZ-900) and/or Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate (DP-700) required
- 7+ years' experience as a Data Engineer, SQL Engineer, or Software Engineer, translating business requirements into technical solutions and developing enterprise-scale software and data engineering capabilities
- Extensive expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Azure, including SQL, Python, PySpark, ETL/data pipelines, Data Factory, data modelling, data warehousing/lakehouse architectures, API integrations, performance optimisation, and scalable enterprise data platform design
- Proven experience delivering cloud transformation and migration initiatives, including migrating on-premises SQL Server, data warehouse, and ETL workloads to Azure and Microsoft Fabric, with responsibility for data migration, reconciliation, cutover planning, rollback strategies, and production readiness
- Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and ITSM practices, including CI/CD, Git, change and release management, environment management, incident and problem management, disaster recovery, production support, and automated testing across regulated environments
- Financial Services/Banking domain experience, with expertise in data governance, security and access management, data quality and reconciliation, monitoring and observability; experience with Power Apps and Power Automate would be advantageous
Additional information
Behavioural Competencies:
- Adopting Practical Approaches
- Checking Things
- Examining Information
- Producing Output
- Team Working
Technical Competencies:
- Agile Engineering
- API Engineering
- Automation
- Cloud Computing
- Software Engineering Methods
- Software Engineering Tools
Skills Required
- First degree in Information Studies or Information Technology
- Azure Fundamentals Certification AZ-900 and/or Microsoft Certified Fabric Data Engineer Associate DP-700
- 7+ years of experience as a Data Engineer, SQL Engineer, or Software Engineer
- Experience translating business requirements into technical solutions and developing enterprise-scale software and data engineering capabilities
- Extensive expertise in Microsoft Fabric and Azure, including SQL, Python, PySpark, ETL/data pipelines, Data Factory, data modelling, data warehousing/lakehouse architectures, API integrations, performance optimization, and scalable enterprise data platform design
- Experience delivering cloud transformation and migration initiatives involving on-premises SQL Server, data warehouse, and ETL workloads
- Experience with data migration, reconciliation, cutover planning, rollback strategies, and production readiness
- Strong knowledge of SDLC, Agile, DevOps, and ITSM practices
- Experience with CI/CD, Git, change and release management, environment management, incident and problem management, disaster recovery, production support, and automated testing
- Financial Services or Banking domain experience
- Expertise in data governance, security and access management, data quality and reconciliation, monitoring, and observability
- Experience with Power Apps and Power Automate
Standard Bank Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Standard Bank Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Standard Bank Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Leave options span vacation, study, parental, compassionate/family responsibility, sick/short‑term incapacity, sabbatical, recognition and optional unpaid leave, subject to country practices. This breadth provides flexibility to manage family, study, health, and rest needs.
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Healthcare Strength — Core protection includes medical cover and death/incapacity insurance, with many markets offering permanent health insurance and optional life/funeral or gap‑cover add‑ons. Wellness and counselling programs further strengthen day‑to‑day health support.
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Formal remuneration materials emphasize equal pay for work of equal value, structured market alignment, and pay‑equity analyses alongside clawback/forfeiture provisions. This governance signals predictable, fairness‑oriented pay practices.
Standard Bank Group Insights
What We Do
As a brand with a legacy of 161 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa. With a presence in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we have cultivated a diverse community of the most skilled, innovative, and creative minds in the industry. Our purpose is to drive Africa's growth, acting as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in the regions we serve. We strive to improve the lives of our fellow Africans by conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner. As a trusted partner, we consistently set higher standards and aspire to become better with each endeavour. We are more than just a banking institution; we are a driving force behind Africa's growth. Join us on this transformative journey. Together, we have the collective power to propel Africa into the future, making tangible progress for all who proudly call Africa home.
