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 deliver specialist technical expertise, leadership across the full solution lifecycle to direct the scope, design, quality and refactoring of complex software applications, systems and integration services, against required standards and timelines. To guide teams in the assessment and selection of suitable technologies/approaches, and lead the quality of end-to-end solutions, Engineering artifacts to deliver Engineering excellence and mentor other engineers.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- Degree in Information Studies
Experience Required
- Software Engineering
- Technology
- 8-10 years Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
- 10+ years of experience in multiple technological fields, including solution architecture, with at least 5 years at a technical team lead level. Deep and broad experience required in multiple areas of technology (comb-shaped engineer). It is imperative to have experience in large, transformational projects, and the agile way of work.
Additional Information
Behavioral Competencies:
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
- Interacting with People
- Making Decisions
- Showing Composure
- Team Working
Technical Competencies:
- Agile Engineering
- Automation
- Cloud Computing
- Continuous Delivery (CD)
- Continuous Deployment
- Continuous Integration (CI)
- Core Systems
- Data Engineering
- Design Thinking
- Error Budgets
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Knowledge Management
- Microservices
- Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD)
- Observability (Application and Web Analytics)
- Platform Engineering
- Policy as Code
- Post-incidence Analysis
- Reliability and Resilience
- Security Engineering
- Service Level Management
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies & Tools
- Software Engineering Methods
- Software Foundations
- System Integration
- Test-driven Design (TDD)
- Threat Modelling
Top Skills
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.
