Systems Administrator - App Development

FNB South Africa; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Administrator for App Development to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology and lead efforts in optimizing system performance through automation and monitoring. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring that applications run smoothly and securely. If you have a strong background in Python, automation tools, and monitoring solutions, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role with AppDynamics certification.
• Strong Python coding and automation scripting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance in system software implementation and optimization.
• Coach development teams on best practices for testing and automation.

Skills

Python coding

Automation scripting

DevOps methodologies

Monitoring in cloud

Leadership and mentoring

Security practices

Problem-solving skills

Education

AppDynamics certification

5+ years experience in a similar role

Tools

AppDynamics

ScienceLogic

Service Now

Chef

Ansible

Jenkins

Job description

Job title: Systems Administrator - App Development

Job Location: Gauteng, Randburg

Deadline: April 27, 2025

Job Description

• Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
• As part of our talent team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Overview of the role and requirements:

• To provide guidance in the implementation, installation, configuration and testing of system software on all relevant mainframes to code and automate tasks that optimise processing aligned to business requirements.
• Strong Python coding experience.
• Proficiency in automation scripting.
• Knowledge of DevOps methodologies and experience with automation tools like Ansible, Jenkins, etc.
• Strong experience with monitoring in cloud.
• Ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams to define monitoring requirements and optimize application performance.
• Leadership and mentoring skills to guide teams in adopting monitoring best practices and performance optimization techniques.
• A strong understanding of security practices in monitoring sensitive applications and ensuring data protection.

You will be responsible for:

• Extensive technical expertise in coaching development teams on best practices for testing and test automation.
• In-depth understanding of monitoring, event management, and performance tuning techniques.
• Experience with industry trends in Infrastructure and Application Monitoring products, and the ability to implement these trends into solutions.
• Proficiency in installing and configuring AppDynamics, with hands-on experience deploying AppDynamics Controllers and agents.
• Experience with a variety of monitoring and performance tools beyond AppDynamics.
• Exposure to the full application lifecycle, including coding, testing, deployment, and post-implementation activities.
• Daily capacity and health checks, software maintenance, and customisation.
• Controls illegal intrusions from non-permissible entities outside the corporate network.
• Manages the Group Corporate server infrastructure.
• Advice on security prevention enhancements.
• Takes care of the backup systems according to baseline standards in order to maintain business continuity.

Knowledge on the below tools:

• ScienceLogic.
• AppDynamics.
• Service Now.
• Chef.

What you will need:

• Over 5 years' experience in a similar role.
• AppDynamics certification and training, with proven experience deploying AppDynamics in critical, high-traffic environments.

We can be a match if you can:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts across teams.

You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.