Digital Engineer

Parvana; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Parvana is looking for a skilled software engineer based in Johannesburg to design and evolve digital solutions. You'll implement advanced automation and lead the deployment of scalable backend services.

The role requires 5 to 8+ years of experience with Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud, and strong technical capabilities. Join a dedicated team focused on innovation and employee development.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8+ years of experience in software engineering, systems integration, or digital support roles.
• Hands-on proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Azure Cloud Services.
• Proven experience with PowerShell and automated remediation workflows.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve complex digital solutions using M365 and Azure Cloud.
• Implement advanced automation solutions including incident triage.
• Lead the deployment of secure, scalable backend services and APIs.

Skills

Software engineering

Systems integration

Microsoft 365

Azure Cloud

PowerShell

RESTful APIs

Tools

Azure Cloud Services

Power Automate

Job description

Johannesburg, South Africa | Posted on 29/05/2026

Location

Johannesburg | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107195

About our client

Our client offers financial service solutions helping their clients achieve their dreams. With an emphasis on culture fit, they boast a dedicated team of over 600 employees, many with over a decade of tenure. They have built their culture on a feeling of togetherness, trust and respect and are always looking to support employees' continuous learning. Using Agile, they provide diverse services with a focus on research, innovation and improvement.

What you will be doing

• Design and evolve complex digital solutions using M365, Azure Cloud, and event-driven patterns to support global scalability.
• Implement advanced automation solutions, including self-healing remediation runbooks, incident triage, and Power Platform-based business process automation.
• Lead the deployment of secure, scalable backend services and APIs, ensuring seamless integration with third-party platforms and internal digital ecosystems.
• Drive the adoption of modern technologies (SaaS, Entra ID, Global Secure Access) to replace legacy systems like traditional VPNs.
• Partner with Product Managers, Designers, and Frontend teams to shape technical roadmaps and deliver high-quality, customer‑centric features.
• Enforce stringent security and compliance policies across digital environments, mitigating vulnerabilities and managing identity lifecycles.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and high engineering standards.

What our client is looking for

• 5 - 8+ years of experience in software engineering, systems integration, or digital support roles.
• Hands‑on proficiency with Microsoft 365, Azure Cloud Services (Logic Apps, Functions, Service Bus), and Entra ID.
• Proven experience with PowerShell, Power Automate, and building automated remediation workflows.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, client‑side networking patterns, and asynchronous messaging systems.
• High emotional intelligence, active listening, and the ability to explain complex technical topics to diverse stakeholders.