Engineering Lead I

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

Job summary

Nedbank in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced professional to lead the development of integrated technical solutions. The role requires a minimum of 6 years of experience, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate holds a BSc in Computer Science or a BCom in Information Systems, with certifications in Togaf or ITIL. The position emphasizes future-proofing solutions and contributing to corporate initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in similar roles.
• Expertise in IT Concepts and Systems Analysis.
• Strong Technical/Professional Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Analyse problems and formulate solutions based on organisational constraints.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders.
• Design holistic and sustainable solutions.

Skills

IT Concepts

Systems Analysis and design

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

Decision Making

Managing Work

Education

BSc (Computer Science)

BCom (Information Systems)

Professional Qualification Level 6

Tools

Togaf Certification

ITIL

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.

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.
• 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).
• 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.
• 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

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 6 Years experience in similar roles

Technical / Professional Knowledge

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