Senior Specialist, Data Engineer

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Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Design, code, test, debug and maintain data engineering solutions within a CI/CD pipeline. Produce technical specifications, support systems, and apply cloud-based big data tools (AWS Athena, Lambda, CloudFormation, EMR, Spark). Use advanced SQL with Oracle and/or Amazon Redshift. Work with IaC, microservices, observability, automation, TDD, and platform/infrastructure engineering practices.
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Company Description

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 Description

To design, code, test, debug and correct programs in software engineering environments within the continuous delivery pipe line as well as provide support and maintenance of systems. In addition, produce software specifications in accordance with the technical requirements, within the framework of the software quality assurance standards.

Experience with big data and cloud technologies on AWS, including Amazon Athena, AWS Lambda, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon EMR, and Apache Spark.

Advanced SQL proficiency with hands-on experience in Oracle and/or Amazon Redshift.

Qualifications

Type of Qualification: First Degree
Field of Study: Information Technology

Experience Required
Software Engineering
Technology
5-7 years
Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.

Behavioural Competencies:

  • Adopting Practical Approaches and Articulating Information
  • Developing Expertise
  • Documenting Facts
  • Examining Information and Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies:

  • Agile, API and Data Engineering
  • Automation
  • Cloud Computing
  • Continuous Delivery (CD)
  • Continuous Deployment
  • Continuous Integration (CI)
  • Core Systems
  • Incident Response
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Microservices
  • Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD)
  • Observability (Application and Web Analytics)
  • Platform Engineering
  • Security Engineering
  • Software Engineering Methods & Tools
  • Software Foundations
  • System Integration
  • Test-driven Design (TDD)

Additional Information

 

    Skills Required

    • First Degree in Information Technology
    • 5-7 years software engineering / data engineering experience
    • Experience with AWS big data and cloud technologies (Amazon Athena, AWS Lambda, AWS CloudFormation, Amazon EMR)
    • Hands-on experience with Apache Spark
    • Advanced SQL proficiency with hands-on experience in Oracle and/or Amazon Redshift
    • Experience with CI/CD, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integration and Automation
    • Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code, Microservices, Observability, Platform and Security Engineering, and Test-driven Design (TDD)

    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.

    • 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.
    • 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.
    • 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.

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    The Company
    HQ: Johannesburg
    63,856 Employees
    Year Founded: 1862

    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.

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