The Role:

To actively own and participate in the overall evolution of the Technology or Domain asset while influencing and maintaining the health of the asset. Play a leadership role on the associated COEs

Job Responsibilities

• Architectural Design and Development: Design, develop, and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance Java-based applications and systems.
• Complex Problem Solving: Tackle complex technical challenges and design solutions that adhere to industry standards and best practices.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure applications are optimized for high availability, performance, and reliability.
• Code Quality and Reviews: Maintain high standards of code quality through code reviews, testing, and automated processes.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a collaborative environment.
• Stakeholder Communication: Liaise with Engineering lead to gather technical requirements and understand architecture, translate them into technical specifications, and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Compliance and Security: Ensure all developments adhere to banking regulations, data protection policies, and security standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the development process.

Essential Qualifications – NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate

Essential Qualification

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Minimum Experience Level

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Java development, with a proven track record in designing, implementing, and optimizing complex systems for financial institutions.

Technical / Technology Exposure

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, Azure Devops).
• Experience with cloud platforms preferably Azure (AKS).
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make informed decisions
• Proficiency in Java, Spring Framework (Spring Boot, Spring Cloud), and related technologies.
• Strong knowledge of relational and non-relational databases (e.g., Azure MS SQL and PostgreSQL).
• Expertise in performance tuning, profiling, and optimization of containerized applications

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Asset management
• IT Assets management processes
• Data Warehousing
• Information Technology (IT) Architecture