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 DescriptionThe DevSecOps and Software Design Engineer is responsible for designing, building, securing, and optimizing enterprise software solutions and delivery platforms. The role combines software engineering, software architecture, cloud engineering, and DevSecOps practices to ensure scalable, secure, resilient, and high-performing applications. He/she will drive modern software delivery through automation, CI/CD, cloud-native technologies, and secure-by-design principles while collaborating with stakeholders to deliver business value.
Technical Delivery
- Design and develop secure, scalable, and resilient software solutions and application architectures.
- Drive modernization initiatives, including cloud adoption, microservices, and API-led architectures.
- Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate software delivery and improve quality.
- Define and enforce engineering standards, architecture principles, and best practices.
DevSecOps & Platform Engineering
- Champion DevSecOps practices through automation, security integration, and continuous improvement.
- Integrate application monitoring, logging, observability, and operational resilience capabilities.
- Support incident resolution, root cause analysis, and continuous service improvement.
Collaboration & Innovation
- Partner with development, security, infrastructure, and business teams to deliver technology solutions aligned with organizational objectives.
- Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and practices that enhance engineering efficiency and software quality.
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineering teams.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- Professional certification can be an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in software engineering and DevOps, including at least 3 years in a senior technical role.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and platforms.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Checking Things
- Developing Expertise
- Documenting Facts
- Examining Information
- Following Procedures
- Interacting with People
Technical Competencies:
- Software Engineering Excellence
- DevSecOps and Automation
- Software Architecture and Design
- Security and Risk Awareness
- Problem Solving and Analytical Thinking
- Stakeholder Collaboration and Influence
- Innovation and Continuous Improvement
- Results Orientation
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience in software engineering and DevOps, including at least 3 years in a senior technical role.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale applications and platforms.
- Professional certification (advantage).
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.
