Lead Architect – End-to-End Solutions & Platform Design

Nedbank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Nedbank invites applications for an Engineering Lead (Architecture & Solution Design) to spearhead scalable, secure technology solutions across Nedbank Infrastructure. The role focuses on Digital Mobile Applications and APIs, providing architectural direction and governance to multiple squads while ensuring alignment with corporate standards and strategic roadmaps.

Lead design reviews, mentor teams, and drive strategic modernization with emphasis on platform sustainability, security, and

Qualifications

• Must have Matric/Grade 12 and relevant IT qualifications.
• Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Sufficient understanding of enterprise architecture concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end technology solution design across applications, data, integrations, and infrastructure.
• Produce high-level and detailed architecture artefacts (diagrams, data flows, security models).
• Ensure solutions align to enterprise principles, security standards, and governance.
• Drive future-state architecture decisions balancing delivery timelines and risk.
• Mentor developers and junior leads in design practices and architectural thinking.
• Review and approve technical designs and support complex problem solving.

Job description

Nedbank invites applications for an Engineering Lead (Architecture & Solution Design) to spearhead scalable, secure technology solutions across Nedbank Infrastructure. The role focuses on Digital Mobile Applications and APIs, providing architectural direction and governance to multiple squads while ensuring alignment with corporate standards and strategic roadmaps.

Lead design reviews, mentor teams, and drive strategic modernization with emphasis on platform sustainability, security, and