Job Description
The FFCP team is responsible for the platform that enables the banks Fraud and Financial Crime detection and investigation capabilities. These span three core areas: Client Screening against watchlists, Transaction Monitoring for suspicious activity, and Fraud detection. We are currently modernising our landscape by replacing legacy systems with a combination of in-house developed solutions and new vendor platforms. Central to this transformation is the sourcing, quality and flow of data that powers our detection engines and investigations workflows.
We are looking for a Full Stack Engineer with a strong back-end focus to design, build and operate cloud-native services and integrations across the Azure technology stack. The role will work closely with the Data Engineer to ensure APIs, data flows and platform integrations are built according to specification and follow Azure best practices.
Although primarily back-end, there may be limited front-end work to support internal monitoring or control panels, with many operational views potentially built using Azure-native components such as Application Insights or Azure Dashboards.
Key Responsibilities
Back-end and API Development (Azure-first)
o Design, build and maintain back-end services and APIs hosted on Azure App Service, Azure Functions or container-based Azure services.
o Develop secure integrations using Azure API Management, including policies, routing, authentication and throttling.
o Implement robust error handling, logging and observability using Azure Monitor, Application Insights and Log Analytics.
o Ensure all APIs align with Investecs standards for cloud-native architecture, security and scalability.
Integration and Data Flow Engineering
o Work with the Data Engineer to design and implement data-driven API integrations across Azure platforms, ensuring payload structures, mappings and behaviours match requirements.
o Integrate with internal and external APIs using Azure-native authentication patterns such as Managed Identity and Azure AD tokens.
o Use Azure messaging services (Service Bus, Event Grid) to build reliable and asynchronous integration flows where appropriate.
o Validate integration behaviour end-to-end, ensuring API responses are processed, transformed and persisted correctly.
Collaboration with Data Engineering
o Translate data mapping specifications into API logic, payload transformations and back-end processes.
o Ensure that API and data layer boundaries between engineering roles are consistent with Azure design patterns.
o Support data pipeline testing by providing API mocks, event triggers or back-end interfaces required for data engineering validation.
Cloud, DevOps and Deployment (Azure DevOps)
Build and maintain modern CI/CD pipelines in Azure DevOps for code deployment, configuration and infrastructure provisioning.
Support infrastructure-as-code deployments using Bicep, Terraform or ARM templates.
Deploy and manage services across Azure environments including:
Azure App Service
Azure Functions
Azure API Management
Azure Key Vault (secrets and certificates)
Azure Storage / ADLS
Azure Monitor and Insights
Diagnose and resolve issues across environments using Azure-native diagnostics and monitoring tools.
Monitoring, Reliability and Operational Readiness
o Implement service health checks, telemetry and operational dashboards using Application Insights, Azure Dashboards and Log Analytics Workbooks.
o Build or support lightweight interfaces for operational visibility if required, or configure Azure-native alternatives.
o Ensure engineering outputs meet non-functional requirements such as resilience, performance, security and auditability.
Engineering Quality and Delivery
o Write clean, secure and maintainable code following engineering best practices.
o Participate in architectural reviews, design discussions, code reviews and knowledge sharing.
o Collaborate with product owners, analysts and operational teams to refine requirements and improve platform design.
Requirements
Skills and Experience
Essential
o Strong experience in back-end engineering using C# .NET, Node.js or similar server-side languages.
o Proven experience building and integrating REST APIs hosted on Azure App Service or Azure Functions.
o Strong understanding of Azure API Management, including policies, routing and authentication.
o Hands-on experience with Azure identity and security patterns, including Managed Identity and Azure AD.
o Solid experience with SQL and relational databases, plus familiarity with Azure SQL or other cloud-hosted database platforms.
o Understanding of distributed system concepts, asynchronous processing and event-driven design.
o Experience with CI/CD pipelines, Git workflows and Azure DevOps.
o Hands-on experience with Azure monitoring tools such as Application Insights, Log Analytics and Azure Monitor.
o Ability to work closely with data engineers, analysts and platform teams to convert requirements into reliable engineering solutions.
Desirable
o Experience with Azure messaging services such as Service Bus, Event Grid or Event Hub.
o Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as Bicep, Terraform or ARM templates.
o Familiarity with front-end frameworks such as React for internal tooling or dashboards if needed.
o Experience building operational dashboards or health check interfaces.
o Background in financial services, fraud, AML or financial crime systems.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Gauteng
The IT and computer industry is one of the most dynamic and growing sectors in Gauteng, with a thriving job market that offers a wide range of opportunities for career advancement.
In terms of salary ranges, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect to earn anywhere from R800 000 per annum for junior positions to over R2 million for senior executives. The average salary for software engineers is around R1.5 million, while data analysts can earn between R900 000 and R1.2 million. With experience and skills, IT professionals in Gauteng can expect significant salary increases, with some roles offering bonuses and benefits that can increase their overall remuneration.
To succeed in the IT industry in Gauteng, candidates need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages such as Java, Python, and C++, as well as experience with databases, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills are also essential for success in this field. Additionally, knowledge of ITIL (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) and Agile methodologies can be highly valued by employers.
Several major companies and industries in Gauteng are currently hiring IT professionals, including technology firms such as Microsoft, IBM, and Oracle, as well as banks and financial institutions like Standard Bank and Nedbank. The finance industry is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Career growth opportunities are abundant in the IT industry in Gauteng, with many companies investing heavily in employee training and development programs. With experience and skills, IT professionals can move into senior leadership positions or start their own businesses, while also pursuing further education and certifications. The Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) is also a significant employer of IT staff, with roles ranging from software development to data analytics and cybersecurity.
Overall, the IT industry in Gauteng offers a wide range of exciting career opportunities for job seekers with the right skills and experience. With salaries that are competitive with those offered by major companies globally, there has never been a better time to pursue a career in this dynamic and rapidly evolving field.
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