Technology Platform Lead

Rmb; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organization in Johannesburg seeks a Technology Platform Lead to design and develop applications that meet business requirements. The ideal candidate will manage teams, build relationships with stakeholders, and ensure successful implementation of IT strategies. A Bachelor’s in Management Information Systems and 6-8 years of IT development experience are essential. The role offers opportunities for collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Opportunities to network and collaborate

Challenging Work

Opportunities to innovate

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years experience in IT Development.
• Experience in leading development teams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to design and development of applications/systems.
• Translate business needs into IT solutions.
• Manage teams to meet performance targets.

Skills

Relationship building

Budget management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

IT Governance

Thought leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Management Information Systems

Job description

Overview

Technology Platform Lead — Johannesburg | Full time | posted today. Job requisition id: R.

• Job Description
• Hello Future Technology Platform Lead, RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact. United by our proud heritage and strong ethics. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
• Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for (location and closing details in other lines). This role entails contributing to the design and development of new applications / systems to meet the business requirements of the data platform environment.

To analyse business or system requirements and build and enhance the data platforms.

To participate in and provide input to the Architect during the compilation of solution design documentation for new and existing data platforms.

To translate business needs into practical Information Technology (IT) systems solutions, high level implementation plans, influence prioritization of execution of business initiatives through the use of IT solutions design thinking and to lead an Information Technology systems solutions team with the purpose of supporting and enabling the realisation of business strategies and objectives.

• Are You Someone Who Can :
• Builds and maintains effective relationship with business management and stakeholders.
• Ensure implementation of the business Transformation plan and creation of an inclusive culture for employees.
• Design and deliver customer service solutions, systems and interactions aligned to Organisational values and service standards that build the brand.
• Draw up a budget aligned to tactical delivery plans to facilitate the provision of adequate financial resources.
• Manage team or teams in areas of responsibility in delivery against performance targets and achievement of wider human capital objectives.
• Develop tactical strategy and delivery plans in support of functional strategic objectives in partnership with leadership.
• Analyse information and reports to identify trends, discrepancies and inconsistencies for decision making purposes.
• Oversees IT Governance, Risk and Compliance.
• Leads Solution Development and Maintenance.
• Develops and maintains Applications.
• Contributes towards the development and implementation of the business unit's information technology strategy.
• Identify, drive and implement ideas, policies, procedures, standards and frameworks to enhance sales and increase profit and manage future fit practice.
• Monitor Key Performance Indicators and metrics affecting the organization's technology assets; engage technical team as needed to meet goals or address issues.
• Provide thought leadership within the organization; research and evaluate cutting-edge practices and enabling technologies for internal adoption; assess potential partnerships and acquisitions.
• Respond to feedback from stakeholders and use it to make improvements or adjustments to technology.
• Select technology suppliers, vendors, and third-party integrations to design the organization's architecture and the technology stack.
• Establish and nurture effective relationships with collaborators, engineers, data scientists, product managers, and designers to make appropriate architectural and build vs. buy decisions.
• Lead the internal and external development teams to build and upgrade the platform.
• Own all technology and product to external stakeholders, partners, investors and future recruitment.

• You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You :
• have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Management Information Systems
• 6 to 8 years experience in IT Development

• You Will Have Access To :
• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Work
• Opportunities to innovate

Post details: 19/11/25. All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we will get in touch if there is a role that seems like a good match. Should you have any queries, please log it via .

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