Automation Tech Lead – Global Markets

Standard Bank Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg seeks a Technology Lead, Automation to scope, plan, design, and deliver end-to-end solutions within Global Markets Technology. You will oversee technical delivery across 3 to 5 teams, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to standards and timelines.

The role requires 5–7 years of leadership in agile environments, with 1–2 years managing 10+ technical experts and 8–10 years translating requirements into technical specs. A strong IT degree is expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of proven leadership in agile software teams.
• 1–2 years' experience managing a portfolio of 10+ technical experts.
• 8–10 years experience translating business requirements into technical specs.
• Degree in Information Technology is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end delivery of technical solutions across multiple delivery teams.
• Adopt development methodologies to ensure continuous delivery.
• Build, code and review interfaces and ensure production deployment readiness.
• Lead incident resolution and remediation with skilled technical support.

Skills

Software Engineering

Team Leadership

Agile Development

Coaching Staff

Portfolio Management

Problem Solving

Education

Degree: Information Technology

Job description

Standard Bank Group in Johannesburg seeks a Technology Lead, Automation to scope, plan, design, and deliver end-to-end solutions within Global Markets Technology. You will oversee technical delivery across 3 to 5 teams, mentor engineers, and ensure adherence to standards and timelines.

The role requires 5–7 years of leadership in agile environments, with 1–2 years managing 10+ technical experts and 8–10 years translating requirements into technical specs. A strong IT degree is expected.