Developer

FirstRand group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Future Developer V in Johannesburg. This role involves developing systems for new technology in the financial sector and requires proficiency in JAVA with 5-7 years of experience. Responsibilities include driving technological advancements, supporting application development, and optimising SharePoint systems. The institution offers an inspiring work environment, opportunities to innovate, and a generous leave policy. Join our team where innovation is key and make a significant change.

Benefits

Inspiring work environment

Opportunities to innovate

Focus on health and wellbeing

Generous leave policy

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in advanced JAVA.
• Proficient in JAVA.

Responsibilities

• Develop prototype systems on which to test new technology.
• Research new technology in the financial sector.
• Develop bespoke applications to assist treasury functions.
• Participate in developing a blockchain platform.
• SharePoint site design and optimisation.
• Support applications using database design.

Skills

JAVA

Software proactive patch management

Database design and development

Network maintenance

Job description

Overview

Description

Hello Future Developer V

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To design and develop websites that meet high standards of visual appeal, usability, and technical performance. Ensure optimal site functionality, including speed, scalability, and capacity to handle varying traffic demands. Contribute to technology projects by executing defined plans and delivering outputs that align with program objectives and quality requirements.

Responsibilities

Are you someone who can :

• Develop prototype systems on which to test and prove the new technology.
• Make recommendations of technology, vendors who can supply and support that technology as well as the use cases in which they can be used.
• Research new technology being used in the financial sector, maintain and share a knowledge base of financial technology, trends and news for the group.
• Where bespoke applications are required, develop those applications to assist the treasury functions in the bank.
• Participate with the broader community in the development of a blockchain platform for financial systems.
• Assist with driving ad hoc projects that enable continuous improvement across area of responsibility. Assist with implementing audit recommendations.
• SharePoint site design and optimisation.
• Support applications with database design and development. Custom development to meet business requirements using web front end as well as SharePoint Designer.
• Development of InfoPath forms, workflows, generic SharePoint forms, web development and paths and custom user controls.
• Set up and support telephones, audio and video conferencing facilities.
• Support the DRP site and keep it up to date with the current environment. Set up and support a Windows environment, business applications, operational software and remote access solutions (desktops/laptops) and manage IT assets.
• Perform software proactive patch management and general network maintenance (maintain patch panels).
• Implement new and existing systems changes to the business.
• Perform general network maintenance (maintain patch panels).
• Ensure that relevant IT documentation and administration is accurate and up to date.
• Ensure that relevant libraries adhere to Group.
• Records Management standards and policies.
• Creating metadata and taxonomies according to records management standards.
• Managing business information in line with records management standards and policies.
• Subject matter expert role to adopt, implement, manage, maintain SharePoint as a business tool and Records Management environment in line with business requirements, best practise and FSR Client Services.
• SharePoint Trouble-Shooting Assistance.
• Assistance with setting up surveys, lists, libraries, views, permission groups and other web parts.
• Contribute to the profitability of the business through cost saving within the scope of the work
• Provide specialist advice and support to stakeholders.
• Assists with integrating, reporting on and checking key results and risk indicators against company frameworks, regulations and legislation to ensure compliance in all regards.
• Assists with ensuring assessment processes support prudent and responsible processes and methodology to enable best practice.
• Highlight risks that might adversely affect realisation of portfolio business objectives.
• Train team regarding system, process and data requirements.

Qualifications and additional requirements

Additional Requirements:

• Must be proficient in JAVA
• At least – 5-7 Years experience in advanced JAVA

You’ll benefit from our changeable benefits like:

• Inspiring work environment
• Work that is challenging
• Space to make a difference.
• Opportunities to innovate.
• Focus on health and wellbeing (onsite wellness center, gym and crèche at our main campus to innovative employee wellbeing and financial fitness programmes)
• Resources to help you with your professional development.
• Generous leave policy
• Preferential employee banking rates
• When it comes to learning and development, we encourage our changeable to expand their knowledge, on their own, with others, in person or online.
• As for our workspace, it is immersive, collaborative, and energetic because at FNB, innovation is our lifeblood and change in our DNA.

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

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Job Details

Closing date: 10/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.