Payments Systems Engineer Postilion

Nedbank Private Wealth; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced IT professional to lead the evolution of multiple technology assets. The ideal candidate must have over 8 years of IT experience, including 5 in relevant technologies. Responsibilities include guiding stakeholders and ensuring quality in technology applications. This is a full-time position offering opportunities to influence and innovate within the organization.

Qualifications

• Min 8 years IT experience with 5 years in relevant technologies or domains.
• Certificate in relevant Technology or Domain preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own and account for the evolution of Technology assets.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders.
• Conduct Technology Reviews of code and design.

Skills

Decision Making

Courage

Stress Tolerance

Quality Orientation

Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills

Emotional Intelligence Essentials

Resolving Conflict

Education

Professional Qualifications / Honours Degree

Degree or Diploma in IT

Tools

Data Warehousing

Information Technology (IT) Architecture

Job description

Job Classification

Req: 142103

Closing date: 15th October 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

Application Development

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

To actively own and be accountable for the overall evolution of multiple Technology or Domain assets while influencing and maintaining the health of the asset. Play a leadership role on the associated COEs

Job Responsibilities

• For mutiple Technology or Domain assets within sphere of influence including external components that impact these assets :
• Provide guidance to stakeholders in terms of expertise and experience
• Guide and practice code design analysis and integration to ensure effective application of technology
• Conduct Technology Reviews of code and design quality assurance
• Drive assets health in the relevant technologies or domains
• Define and review Patterns / practices / standards in application of technology or domain
• Guide Code Branching and Merging
• Play an advisory role to Engineering leads and other stakeholders (Engineering lead and Div execs)
• Collaboration with domain architects and technical consultants ito technology and / or domain roadmaps
• Work within governance and compliance frameworks of the organisation in terms of Technology and domain application
• Provide detailed Technical roadmaps in context of the organisation architecture and interdependent technologies
• Plan and drive implementation of the agreed technical roadmaps
• Conduct research and development experimentation to test thinking regarding technology or domain applicability
• Participate in special interest groups and confrerences relating to these assets
• Ensure an understanding of technology or domain requirements performance integrations and optimisation as positioned in organisation
• Assist with and apply troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Evaluate and influence technology decisions
• Mitigate risk by evaluating risks and impacts on technology or domain
• Update the asset knowledge base
• Conduct internal knowlege sharing sessions
• 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 though agile thinking.
• Conduct self development both by mentoring others and being mentored
• Participate in the talent management practise of the Engineering stream

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Professional Qualifications / Honours Degree

Preferred Qualification

Degree or Diploma in IT

Preferred Certifications

Certificate in relevant Technology or Domain

Minimum Experience Level

Min 8 years IT Experience with 5 years in relevant technologies or domains

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Asset management
• IT Assets management processes
• Data Warehousing
• Information Technology (IT) Architecture

Behavioural Competencies

• Decision Making
• Courage
• Stress Tolerance
• Quality Orientation
• Technical / Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Resolving Conflict

Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at

Key Skills

• Environment
• Academics
• Javase
• Cost Estimation
• Fire
• Business Studies

Employment Type

Full Time

Experience

years

Vacancy

1