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Strategic Tech Leader — Cloud, Security & Scale

Paracon

Cape Town

Hybrid

ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Head of Technology based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will define and drive the technology vision while leading engineering strategies. The role includes mentoring a high-performing team and overseeing cybersecurity protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments and a strong technical foundation in cloud computing and software development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in a senior technical leadership role such as Head of Software Development, CIO, or CTO.
  • Strong foundation in software architecture and cloud services.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks.

Responsibilities

  • Build and mentor a high-performing engineering team.
  • Oversee technical projects and deployment cycles.
  • Work with cross-functional teams to create solutions.
  • Implement cybersecurity protocols and risk management.
  • Drive best practices in Architecture, Development, and DevOps.

Skills

Technical leadership
System design
Cloud computing
Software development
CI/CD pipelines
Microservices architecture
Docker
Kubernetes
React
Python
Java
Data strategy
Cybersecurity protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree (IT / Engineering or related field)
Job description
A leading financial services firm in South Africa is seeking a Senior Head of Technology based in Cape Town. The successful candidate will define and drive the technology vision while leading engineering strategies. The role includes mentoring a high-performing team and overseeing cybersecurity protocols. Ideal candidates will have experience in fast-paced environments and a strong technical foundation in cloud computing and software development.
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