Engineering Lead

nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A major financial institution seeks a skilled technical leader in Johannesburg to envision and develop integrated technical solutions. Candidates should have a diploma and preferably a BSc in Computer Science or BCom in Information Systems, with over 8 years of experience. Knowledge of Oracle, SQL, .Net, Java, AWS, and Kubernetes is essential. The role involves mentoring teams, analyzing problems, and ensuring sustainable technical practices. An attractive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years experience in similar roles.
• Togaf Certification, ITIL or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyse problems and formulate solutions based on organizational constraints.
• Work in an Oracle, SQL, .Net, Java, AWS, and Kubernetes environment.
• Mentor and coach software engineering practitioners.
• Continuously build and enhance technical assets touched by the solution.

Skills

IT Concepts

Systems Analysis and design

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Decision Making

Managing Work

Coaching

Education

Diploma

BSc (Computer Science)

BCom (Information Systems)

Job description

To envision, lead and develop fit for purpose, integrated end- to end technical solutions across multiple technologies for the organisation, through inspirational technical leadership and visionary long-term thinking. Provide leadership across multiple initiatives guiding engineering lead practitioners to achieve product / programme alignment.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse problems and formulate solution based on organisations boundaries, architectures and constraints: Needs to be achievable and operational, must push boundaries when required and continuously push for improvements
• Working in an Oracle, SQL, .Net, Java, AWS and Kubernetes environment
• Take proposed solutions through relevant governance forums and obtain acceptance for solutions from relevant specialists (domain or technology)
• Collaborate and communicate and obtain buy‑in from key stakeholders
• Decomposition of the solution and assisting with the scheduling/sequencing work and identification of resourcing needs
• Flesh out designs and contribute to functional and non‑functional requirements
• Assist software designers with lower level designs
• Troubleshoot issues relating to technical delivery
• Design with a holistic, robust and sustainable mindset.
• Apply a product management mindset (long term thinking).
• Mentor and coach software engineering practitioners.
• Keep abreast of the technical landscape on how it fits together
• Understand constraints and risk and make the necessary trade‑offs
• Influence and negotiate with key stakeholders
• Craft the end‑to‑end solution taking into consideration: people, technology, systems and data
• Future proof end‑to‑end solutions as far as possible within the organisation constraints
• Continuously build and enhance the technical assets that are touched by the solution to ensure long‑term sustainability
• Grow the engineering lead practice through contributing to the engineering lead chapter
• Drive organisational alignment across areas of accountability
• Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
• 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 through agile thinking

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Diploma

Preferred Qualification

BSc (Computer Science), BCom (Information Systems). Professional Qualification Level 6 (Look at new degree naming conventions)

Preferred Certifications

Togaf Certification, ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) or equivalent

Minimum Experience Level

Min 8 Years experience in similar roles.

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• IT Concepts
• Systems Analysis and design
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Coaching

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