Dev Ops Lead: Container Platforms

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT Operations Architect to lead software deployment initiatives. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in software development, alongside strong skills in Java, automation, and DevOps. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to innovate and solve business challenges, as well as coaching teams for improved software delivery. Competitive benefits and a commitment to personal growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years as a Software Developer in Web Development, Windows Services Development, Mobile Development.
• 10+ years as a Systems Administrator on multiple platforms on-premise and in the Cloud.
• DevOps experience in cloud deployment.

Responsibilities

• Architect and design Software Deployment Pipelines.
• Liaise with vendors to procure BizDevOps enabling technologies.
• Lead the design and development of systems and infrastructure.
• Ensure understanding of information management and data integrity.
• Conduct onboarding and training for BizDevOps full stack teams.
• Support achievement of business strategy and objectives.

Skills

Java Development with J2EE and/or Springboot knowledge

Automation products such as Terraform, Chef, Ansible, SaltStack or Puppet

Bash and/or PowerShell scripting

Facilitating Change

Coaching

Driving Innovation

Strategic Planning

Education

Degree in computer science, math or software engineering

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Job description

REQ 143094 - Keabetswe Modise

Closing Date: 03 December 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

IT Operations

Manage Self Professional

Job Purpose

To be a thought leader in both strategy and innovation with the evaluation of existing technologies, as well as the development of strategic solutions and blueprints to solve stated business challeng and perform architectural analysis, design and deliver based on collaboration with various business stakeholders.

Job Responsibilities

• Influence and collaborate within Tribes and Portfolios to architect and Deign Software Deployment Pipelines
• Liaise with vendors to drive the selection procurement of BizDevOps enabling technologies and services.
• Lead and guide engineers in the design, building and maintenance full life-cycle of selected BizDevOps technologies.
• Lead the design and/or development, testing and evaluation of systems and infrastructure (Infrastructure as Code preferably)
• Lead the creation of BizDevOps patterns and practices for the enterprise
• Ensure understranding of information management, data integrity, and security
• Conduct On-boarding, training and coaching for BizDevOps full stack teams
• Assess teams’ maturity in the enterprise and assist them with steps to improve their software delivery over a pre-determined period
• Manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.
• Maintain and facilitate compliance with company, security and regulatory standards
• Foster innovation within the BizDevOps team to assist the team to continuously improve
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Degree in computer science, math or software engineering or equivalent technical experience
• BSC Computer Science

Preferred Certifications

• One of the following certification would be advantageous: DevOps Certification, LPI, RHCE, RHCA, MCSE, MCSD,CSM,OCAJP,SCJA,OCPJP or any other technical certification
• Cloud certification is preferred above fundamentals

Minimum Experience Level

• 10+ years as a Software Developer in either or all of the following: Web Development, Windows Services Development, Mobile Development, Application Development, Back-end Development, Cloud Computing
• 10+ years as a Systems Administrator on multiple platforms on-premise and in the Cloud
• DevOps experience in cloud deployment

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Java Development with J2EE and/or Springboot knowledge (Advanced)
• Automation products such as Terraform, Chef, Ansible, SlatStack or Puppet (Advanced)
• Administering either of the following Linux or Unix distribubutions RedHat Linux, Suse Linux, Devian, Ubuntu, AIX, SCO,HP/UX (Advanced
• Bash and/or PowerShell scripting (Advanced)
• Facilitating Change
• Coaching
• Driving Innovation
• Strategic Planning
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills