Digital Implementation Specialist (Senior)

Parvana; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in digital marketing is seeking a Software Development Lead in Cape Town to oversee customised portal development and manage technical teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of software development experience, particularly in front-end technologies and client relationship management. This role requires excellent communication and organisational skills, with a strong focus on delivering results under pressure. A relevant tertiary degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5 - 10 years of software development experience.
• 15 years of overall career experience required.
• Experience in technical team leadership and project management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of customised portal elements.
• Design specialised client solutions.
• Coordinate complex data integrations.

Skills

Software development experience

Front-end technologies

Client-facing experience

Managerial roles

Excellent communication

Education

Relevant tertiary degree (Computer Science, Engineering)

Tools

WordPress

ETL

RESTful APIs

Job description

About our client :

Our client is a global leader in digital marketing and client reporting solutions, empowering financial professionals to enhance data-driven decisions. With operations spanning four continents, they are rapidly expanding their team worldwide. Serving top-tier clients in the fintech sector, they seek individuals passionate about technical R&D and solution design.

What you will be doing :

• Oversee the development of customised portal elements, utilising advanced front-end development expertise currently using WordPress and other associated technologies.
• Design specialised client solutions using standardised components, while maintaining strict adherence to project schedules.
• Coordinate complex integrations with upstream and downstream systems (, ETL, SSO) to ensure seamless functionality.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to guarantee solutions meet client objectives, inspiring team members to achieve superior outcomes in a fast-paced, problem-solving environment.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for clients, providing expert advice and fostering strong relationships throughout project lifecycles.
• Supervise and develop team members, cultivating a high-performance culture and the capacity to fulfil demanding deadlines and client specifications.

What our client is looking for :

• A relevant tertiary degree would be beneficial (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
• 5 - 10 years software development experience - Including front-end technologies and client portals.
• 15 years of overall career experience - Recent experience in client-facing and managerial roles within financial services, along with a demonstrable history of success, is strongly preferred.
• Deep understanding of complex portal and website architecture and implementation (front-end, back-end, RESTful APIs, cloud).
• Experience managing data integrations (ETL).
• Proven leadership of technical teams and large-scale project management, including mentoring, client relationships, and on-time delivery for enterprise clients.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and organisational skills for a fast-paced environment.
• Must be deadline-driven, proactive, and able to excel under pressure to deliver exceptional results.