Lead Developer & Technical Strategy Architect

RMB Nigeria Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Group in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a senior leader to drive innovative, reusable technology solutions and a clear technical roadmap. You will collaborate with BDMs and Delivery Heads, maintain platform stability and govern technical domains while building strong stakeholder relationships across levels.

You will guide teams, manage performance, recruit and mentor staff, and deliver high-quality solutions on time, all while reducing technical debt and aligning with industry best

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative, reusable competitive solutions.
• Collaborate with BDMs and Delivery Heads on technology roadmap.
• Maintain stability of all technical platforms.
• Build professional relationships with stakeholders and influence decisions.
• Lead and facilitate conflict situations toward consensual agreements.
• Integrate inputs to support strategic decisions.
• Adapt communication styles for diverse audiences.
• Identify strategic partnerships and industry opportunities.
• Follow governance policies and best practices for technology domains.
• Engage with standards teams to maximise impact of solutions.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing environments.
• Deliver well-operationalised solutions on time meeting requirements.
• Drive scalable, sustainable solutions based on best development practices.
• Adopt framework-centric feasibility assessment to reduce failure demand.
• Address technical debt and align with business expectations.
• Ensure follow-up and commitment to enable flexibility.
• Manage performance of direct reports against quality standards and objectives.
• Involve in recruitment, development, remuneration, and mentoring.
• Ensure accountability and appropriate management levels.
• Motivate and empower teams to take initiative and grow skills.
• Lead operational excellence and uphold brand values in delivery.
• Maintain personal quality and productivity standards; stay updated on legislation.

Job description

FirstRand Group in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a senior leader to drive innovative, reusable technology solutions and a clear technical roadmap. You will collaborate with BDMs and Delivery Heads, maintain platform stability and govern technical domains while building strong stakeholder relationships across levels.

You will guide teams, manage performance, recruit and mentor staff, and deliver high-quality solutions on time, all while reducing technical debt and aligning with industry best