Lead Platform Engineer - API Gateway & Cloud Platform

Absa Group Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 1 000 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in the financial services sector is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer in Gauteng. The role involves building high-performing API platform services, contributing technical expertise, resolving escalated issues, and mentoring fellow engineers. Experience in Datapower Gateway, API Connect, and scripting languages is essential. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and have a strong background in Kubernetes, API technologies, and infrastructure automation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Datapower Gateway experience in administration, operations, and development.
• 5+ years API Connect / v10 experience, including administration and operations.
• Experience in coding or scripting languages like Python, JavaScript, and Bash.
• Experience with Kubernetes architecture, network security, and management.
• Familiarity with messaging protocols and API technologies such as SOAP and REST.
• Experience using Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
• Experience with big data tools like Elastic Search and Kafka.
• Knowledge of web security protocols like OAuth and JWT.
• A solid understanding of network layer routing and security.

Responsibilities

• Leverage expertise for platform feature and service design.
• Automate tasks through tools like Kubernetes and Python.
• Implement modern observability techniques with Elastic Search and Kafka.
• Identify risks and prevent defects proactively.
• Drive technical standards and best practices adoption across teams.
• Coach and mentor other engineers, enhancing team performance.

Skills

Datapower Gateway experience

API Connect / v10 experience

Coding / scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, etc.)

Kubernetes architecture

Messaging protocols (SOAP, REST)

Infrastructure as code tooling

Analytics tools and Big Data Platforms (Elastic Search, Kafka)

Web Security protocols

Networking knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

Tools

Kubernetes

AWS services

Elastic Search

Kafak

Terraform

Job description

A leading bank in the financial services sector is seeking a Lead Platform Engineer in Gauteng. The role involves building high-performing API platform services, contributing technical expertise, resolving escalated issues, and mentoring fellow engineers. Experience in Datapower Gateway, API Connect, and scripting languages is essential. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology and have a strong background in Kubernetes, API technologies, and infrastructure automation.