Strategic Tech Leader — Cloud, Security & Scale

Paracon; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 1 200 000 - 1 500 000; Full time

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.