Specialist Product Engineer

Absa Group Limited; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine bancaire recherche un développeur API pour rejoindre son équipe Digital Platforms. Dans ce rôle, vous participerez à la construction d'une plateforme bancaire API innovante, en tirant parti des meilleures pratiques en matière d'AWS Cloud et d'APIs. Vous serez responsable de la conception et de la mise en œuvre d'infrastructures et travaillerez sur des projets complexes, tout en soutenant les systèmes opérationnels.

Qualifications

• Au moins 5 ans d'expérience en développement avec DevOps.
• Expérience avec la mise en œuvre d'API sur une technologie API Gateway.
• Certification AWS valide au niveau associé ou supérieur.

Responsibilities

• Conduire l'implémentation de l'infrastructure AWS en tant que code.
• Collaborer pour concevoir et livrer des solutions sécurisées.
• Travailler avec des systèmes bancaires complexes.

Skills

AWS Cloud

ReSTful API implementation

DevOps

CI/CD

Linux

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology

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Job Summary

• Our Open API Platform team is building the future of banking. Using a combination of AWS Cloud Native and open source software, we are building the Open API Banking platform that will transform the industry.
• You will drive and, where appropriate lead, a variety of API Implementation, AWS Cloud Engineering and other related activities which together will contribute to the solution.
• This is not a pure infrastructure (DevOps) role - general programming experience and knowledge of ReSTful API implementation is essential.

Job Description

Job Description Summary

• Our Open API Platform team is building the future of banking.
• Using a combination of AWS Cloud Native and open source software, we are building the Open API Banking platform that will transform the industry.
• You will drive and, where appropriate lead, a variety of API Implementation, AWS Cloud Engineering and other related activities which together will contribute to the solution.
• This is not a pure infrastructure (DevOps) role - general programming experience and knowledge of ReSTful API implementation is essential.
• Since the role includes DevOps, you will also be required to support the operational system and do your share of standby, and if necessary, after hours support from time to time.

What you’ll get to do :

The role is within the Digital Platforms team, part of RBB Channel, Infrastructure and Change, and the responsibilities will include the following :

• Lead or drive the implementation of AWS infrastructure as code including CI / CD elements
• Apply general design patterns and paradigms to deliver technical solutions
• Collaborate with others to design and deliver holistic secure solutions
• Work with a range of complex banking systems
• Work with a variety of platforms and application
• Work with complex infrastructure

What you need to get in :

• Have worked as a developer with DevOps CI / CD experience for at least 5 years
• Have worked with and implemented APIs on an API Gateway technology (WSO2 preferred)
• Be experienced in implementing Azure DevOps deployment pipelines
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with AWS based implementations
• Current (still valid) AWS Certification(s) at associate level or higher
• Have deep experience working in headless Linux environments
• Ideally you have worked on some large complex technical projects
• Bonus points are given for Financial Services or Banking experiences
• Be willing to contribute to the design of solutions
• Be able to master a complex and dynamic technical environment
• Have a flair for operating across a broad technical landscape
• Be adept at working with highly skilled technical people
• Aptitude for dealing with organisational change
• Maintain compliance with governance requirements
• Be able to research and figure things out
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Be prepared to occasionally do after hours system deployments
• Be prepared to do your share of standby support (3rd level support)

Summary of essential skills :

• If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the exciting world of our API Marketplace by leading from the front, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Job Description

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise Wide Risk Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
• Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree : Information Technology