Senior Digital Implementation Specialist

Kurtosys; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Working

Relaxed Dress Code

Open Culture

Generous Leave Policy

Access To Learning Platforms

Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town seeks a Senior Digital Implementation Specialist. This role requires driving investor portal projects, strong technical expertise, and client engagement. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in software development and managing large-scale projects in fast-paced environments. Competitive hybrid work options and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of software development experience, especially in front-end technologies.
• Proven ability to manage data integrations and complex portal solutions.
• Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, time-sensitive projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of investor portal projects.
• Oversee the development of custom portal components.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for clients, maintaining strong relationships.

Skills

Software Development Experience

Client Engagement Skills

Team Leadership

Technical Expertise

Outstanding Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

WordPress

Salesforce

Snowflake

Job description

Senior Digital Implementation Specialist

Kurtosys, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

THE OPPORTUNITY

As the Senior Digital Implementation Specialist, you’ll drive the successful execution of investor portal projects for our enterprise clients in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. This role demands a unique blend of technical prowess, leadership, and client engagement skills. It’s an exceptional opportunity for a technical individual who has transitioned into client-facing and management roles, as you’ll leverage both your deep technical expertise and your ability to manage client relationships and lead teams to deliver outstanding results.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Client Delivery Ownership: Lead the end-to-end delivery of investor portal projects, ensuring timely completion and exceeding client expectations.
• Technical Leadership: Oversee the development of custom portal components, drawing on your front-end development expertise, including WordPress and related technologies.
• Tailored Solutions: Use Kurtosys Studio and standardised components to craft customised solutions that meet specific client needs, all while adhering to strict timelines.
• Integration Management: Handle complex integrations with upstream and downstream systems, such as ETL processes and SSO setups, ensuring seamless functionality.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align solutions with client goals, rallying the team to deliver top-quality work in a fast-paced and solution driven environment.
• Client Partnership: Act as the primary technical liaison for clients, offering expert advice and maintaining strong relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
• Team Inspiration: Lead and mentor team members, fostering a culture of excellence and resilience to meet demanding schedules and client needs.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 5-10 years prior software development experience, with exposure to front-end technologies and client portals; 15 years career experience with recent client-facing and managerial roles, preferably in financial services, with a proven track record of success.
• Technical Expertise: Experience in solution architecture, designing and implementing complex portal and website solutions, with strong front-end and back-end development, RESTful APIs, backend integration, and familiarity with cloud computing technologies.
• Integration Knowledge: Proven ability to manage data integrations (e.g., ETL, SSO); Salesforce or Snowflake experience is a bonus.
• Team Leadership: Proven experience in leading technical teams and managing large-scale projects, mentoring development teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery.
• Project Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing large-scale, time-sensitive projects for enterprise clients.
• Soft Skills: Outstanding communication, multitasking, and organizational abilities to excel in a dynamic, client-driven environment.
• Mindset: Deadline-driven, proactive, and thrives in high-pressure situations, delivering exceptional results when the stakes are high.
• Travel: Willingness to travel to Europe and North America; ability to secure visas to the USA, Canada, UK, and Schengen Zone as required.

BENEFITS

• Hybrid Working
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Open Culture
• Generous Leave Policy
• Ongoing Staff Appreciation Events
• Access To Learning Platforms
• Working With Experts Across The Globe

FINAL THOUGHTS

At Kurtosys, you’ll work with innovative technologies to shape the future of financial services. We offer a collaborative culture, competitive rewards, and growth opportunities. This is the perfect role for a technically skilled, client-focused leader who excels in high-pressure environments and wants to make an impact.