65 Application Deployment jobs in South Africa
Specialist: Application Support (Deployment and Re
Posted 19 days ago
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A proudly South African insurance company that offers affordable products and services for life, funeral, savings, and retirement is seeking an Application Support Specialist highly experienced in DevOps, IIS, and .Net.
Duties & Responsibilities- Application Support and maintenance
- Provide dedicated support to Sales agents, including supporting and maintaining the applications they use.
- Support and maintain all other applications 24/7, to ensure stability, systems availability, and performance according to agreed SLA.
- Support, maintain, and monitor Non-Production and Production Environments.
- Deploy applications to Non-Production and Production Environments.
- Maintain software components & ensure reliable deployment of new features.
- Review input deliverables from Development (RN / DI).
- Prepare implementation plan and communicate to stakeholders.
- Ensure application monitoring is in place as well as automated daily health checks.
- Research new tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Take ownership of software issues and work with Development Teams to resolve more advanced issues.
- Support the adoption of Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, and Agile best practices.
- Automation of manual tasks.
- Proactively perform routine maintenance activities.
- Perform daily health checks on all applications.
- Manage pre-implementation and post-implementation testing.
- Monitor Service Desk queue and manage incidents, requests, and problems experienced with systems.
- Run production scripts to correct system errors.
- Provide business support when required (e.g. month-end operational activities).
- Log Change requests and attend CAB meetings.
Education:
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools and application performance and management tools.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3-5 years of enterprise software development experience or 2+ years of DevOps experience; IIS .NET technology.
- 2+ years of experience in Windows-based operating systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of Agile Methods.
- Exposure to cloud computing.
- Experience in implementing and maintaining Application Performance and Monitoring tools.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Insurance background/experience (Advantage).
- K2 Platform knowledge and experience (Advantage).
- Previous track record of Sales Support (Advantage).
Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrSpecialist: Application Support (Deployment and Re
Posted 19 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
A proudly South African insurance company that offers affordable products and services for life, funeral, savings, and retirement is seeking an Application Support Specialist highly experienced in DevOps, IIS, and .Net.
Duties & Responsibilities- Application Support and maintenance
- Provide dedicated support to Sales agents, including supporting and maintaining the applications they use.
- Support and maintain all other applications 24/7, to ensure stability, systems availability, and performance according to agreed SLA.
- Support, maintain, and monitor Non-Production and Production Environments.
- Deploy applications to Non-Production and Production Environments.
- Maintain software components & ensure reliable deployment of new features.
- Review input deliverables from Development (RN / DI).
- Prepare implementation plan and communicate to stakeholders.
- Ensure application monitoring is in place as well as automated daily health checks.
- Research new tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Take ownership of software issues and work with Development Teams to resolve more advanced issues.
- Support the adoption of Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, and Agile best practices.
- Automation of manual tasks.
- Proactively perform routine maintenance activities.
- Perform daily health checks on all applications.
- Manage pre-implementation and post-implementation testing.
- Monitor Service Desk queue and manage incidents, requests, and problems experienced with systems.
- Run production scripts to correct system errors.
- Provide business support when required (e.g. month-end operational activities).
- Log Change requests and attend CAB meetings.
Education:
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools and application performance and management tools.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3-5 years of enterprise software development experience or 2+ years of DevOps experience; IIS .NET technology.
- 2+ years of experience in Windows-based operating systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of Agile Methods.
- Exposure to cloud computing.
- Experience in implementing and maintaining Application Performance and Monitoring tools.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Insurance background/experience (Advantage).
- K2 Platform knowledge and experience (Advantage).
- Previous track record of Sales Support (Advantage).
Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrSpecialist: Application Support (Deployment and Re
Posted 19 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
A proudly South African insurance company that offers affordable products and services for life, funeral, savings, and retirement is seeking an Application Support Specialist highly experienced in DevOps, IIS, and .Net.
Duties & Responsibilities- Application Support and maintenance
- Provide dedicated support to Sales agents, including supporting and maintaining the applications they use.
- Support and maintain all other applications 24/7, to ensure stability, systems availability, and performance according to agreed SLA.
- Support, maintain, and monitor Non-Production and Production Environments.
- Deploy applications to Non-Production and Production Environments.
- Maintain software components & ensure reliable deployment of new features.
- Review input deliverables from Development (RN / DI).
- Prepare implementation plan and communicate to stakeholders.
- Ensure application monitoring is in place as well as automated daily health checks.
- Research new tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Take ownership of software issues and work with Development Teams to resolve more advanced issues.
- Support the adoption of Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, and Agile best practices.
- Automation of manual tasks.
- Proactively perform routine maintenance activities.
- Perform daily health checks on all applications.
- Manage pre-implementation and post-implementation testing.
- Monitor Service Desk queue and manage incidents, requests, and problems experienced with systems.
- Run production scripts to correct system errors.
- Provide business support when required (e.g. month-end operational activities).
- Log Change requests and attend CAB meetings.
Education:
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases.
- Knowledge of configuration management tools and application performance and management tools.
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3-5 years of enterprise software development experience or 2+ years of DevOps experience; IIS .NET technology.
- 2+ years of experience in Windows-based operating systems.
- Knowledge and understanding of Agile Methods.
- Exposure to cloud computing.
- Experience in implementing and maintaining Application Performance and Monitoring tools.
- Experience working in an Agile development environment.
- Insurance background/experience (Advantage).
- K2 Platform knowledge and experience (Advantage).
- Previous track record of Sales Support (Advantage).
Should you not receive a response within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
#J-18808-LjbffrSoftware Engineering Lead
Posted 4 days ago
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Software Engineering Lead page is loadedSoftware Engineering Lead Apply locations Johannesburg time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R87467
Software Engineering Lead
Would You Like to Shape Digital Innovation?
Join Us as a Software Engineering Lead!
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Lead, you will manage and guide a diverse team of engineers, working closely with management and other stakeholders to ensure the success of your team and its deliverables. This role requires strong technical skills, good communication, and great leadership abilities. Your responsibilities include technical and administrative decision-making, performance and code reviews, mentorship, and strategic direction.
Responsibilities
• Leading a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Overseeing software development processes, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and drive project execution.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while ensuring high system performance and reliability.
• Conducting code reviews and enforcing quality assurance measures.
• Managing team performance, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Requirements
• Have experience in software engineering with leadership or mentorship experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Have solid understanding of data modelling, database design, and multiple storage subsystems.
• Be able to troubleshoot complex software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Have experience managing software development projects, including planning and execution.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Posted 5 days ago
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Software Engineering Lead
Would You Like to Shape Digital Innovation?
Join Us as a Software Engineering Lead!
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Lead, you will manage and guide a diverse team of engineers, working closely with management and other stakeholders to ensure the success of your team and its deliverables. This role requires strong technical skills, good communication, and great leadership abilities. Your responsibilities include technical and administrative decision-making, performance and code reviews, mentorship, and strategic direction.
Responsibilities
• Leading a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Overseeing software development processes, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and drive project execution.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while ensuring high system performance and reliability.
• Conducting code reviews and enforcing quality assurance measures.
• Managing team performance, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Requirements
• Have experience in software engineering with leadership or mentorship experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Have solid understanding of data modelling, database design, and multiple storage subsystems.
• Be able to troubleshoot complex software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Have experience managing software development projects, including planning and execution.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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#J-18808-LjbffrPrincipal - Software Engineering
Posted 10 days ago
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We're seeking a highly skilled Senior Assembler Programmer with deep expertise in HLASM development in z/OS environments. This role supports low-level system programming and performance-sensitive banking and insurance applications such as transaction authorization, batch reconciliation, and legacy claim processing.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain HLASM programs interfacing with CICS, IMS, or batch processes.
- Reverse engineer legacy assembler code for business-critical applications, e.g., payment settlement, policy adjudication.
- Optimize low-level routines for memory, speed, and I/O in large transaction systems.
- Analyze and debug system and application abends using IPCS, SYSPRINT dumps, etc.
- Create and maintain system exits, user exits, and assembler-based subroutines integrated with COBOL/PLI programs.
- Collaborate with Systems Programming, DB2/IMS teams, and Application Development for performance tuning.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security regulations, e.g., PCI DSS, HIPAA.
- Understand mainframe architectures and system-level programming concepts to work effectively with z/OS and hardware.
- Design, optimize, and manage Job Control Language (JCL) for complex batch processing, data handling, and mainframe utilities.
- Perform system-level debugging, troubleshooting, and optimization to ensure stability and performance of assembler-based applications and mainframe systems.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams including system analysts, application developers, and operations teams to understand requirements, translate them into technical specifications, and implement solutions.
- Create and maintain clear technical documentation, including code comments, system diagrams, and user guides.
- Provide essential production support for mainframe environments, including participating in production support rotations, diagnosing, reproducing, and resolving customer issues.
- Ensure code compliance with organizational standards and best practices for security, performance, and maintainability. Adhere to security, control, and change control processes.
- Provide support for batch cycles, weekend releases, and financial year-end processing.
Additional Key Skills and Experience
- Experience with COBOL or other mainframe languages.
- Strong working knowledge of IBM MQSeries for messaging and integration.
- Familiarity with mainframe automation tools or ITIL processes.
- Exposure to modernization projects, e.g., re-engineering or re-platforming mainframe workloads.
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and DevOps for mainframe, e.g., Endevor, Git, Jenkins for z/OS.
- Knowledge of IBM z/OS internals, storage, and file systems like VSAM, zFS, etc.
- Experience in problem diagnosis, dump reading, and debugging with IPCS is a plus.
- Knowledge of REXX.
Software Engineering Lead
Posted 13 days ago
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Software Engineering Lead
Do you enjoy coaching others to achieve high standards?
Are you ready for the next step in your engineering career?
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
This position serves as a subject matter expert for a specific team of Software Engineers. In addition to writing code on complex systems and applications, this position provides direction on project plans, schedules, and methodologies. The position has direct reports.
Responsibilities
- Providing design input across a product
- Acting as an acknowledged 'go to' person on coding and technical issues, for both internal and external contacts
- Interfacing with other personnel or team members to finalize requirements
- Completing complex bug fixes, and resolving technical issues
- Designing and working with complex data models
- Mentoring lead software developers interested in consultancy in development methodologies and optimization techniques
Requirements
- Have a BS degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent experience
- Have minimum 7 years Software Development experience
- Be expert in development languages, including C#, Angular, AWS
- Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation.
- Have great problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement effective solutions
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
- Hybrid – Once or twice a week in the office
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health care plans and benefits
- Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
- Life assurance and accident policies
- Comprehensive pension plans
- Access to learning and development resources
Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location.
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact 1- .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
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Lead, Software Engineering
Posted 13 days ago
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Business Segment: Personal & Private Banking
Location: ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Simmonds Street
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead, Software Engineering to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a key member of our engineering leadership, you will drive innovation, mentor team members, and oversee the development of cutting-edge software solutions.
Responsibilities- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Define and maintain the frameworks, libraries, and tools that the feature teams will use, enforcing coding standards, architectural patterns, and best practices across the teams for high-quality and maintainable code.
- Lead the platform team to develop and maintain shared services that allow feature teams to focus on core functions using standard components. Build CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and other DevOps practices to ensure scalability and reliability.
- Ensure the platform is relevant, modern, secure, and compliant with industry standards.
- Ensure SRE practices are in place on the platform to ensure stability and service availability. Guide the team to manage platform consumption tenant requirements for consumers throughout the Group.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- AWS Certified Developer Associate and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- Extensive hands-on experience in developing JAVA applications for a minimum of 7 years - Mandatory
- Experience in change deployment in a mid-to-large application - Mandatory
- Experience in automated CI/CD builds – Mandatory
- Technical exposure and hands-on experience in managing an application platform - Mandatory
- Managing a small to medium sized Development team with direct reports – Mandatory
- Solution orientation – ability to make the Renovite Platform capable for the planned future feature implementations - Mandatory
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in Docker and Kubernetes - Mandatory
- Familiarization with Angular development and implementations – Advantageous
- Understanding of cost optimization in an application hosted in AWS (FinOps) - Advantageous
Please note: All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any form of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or
#J-18808-LjbffrSoftware Engineering Lead
Posted 13 days ago
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Software Engineering Lead
Would You Like to Shape Digital Innovation?
Join Us as a Software Engineering Lead!
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today’s top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Lead, you will manage and guide a diverse team of engineers, working closely with management and other stakeholders to ensure the success of your team and its deliverables. This role requires strong technical skills, good communication, and great leadership abilities. Your responsibilities include technical and administrative decision-making, performance and code reviews, mentorship, and strategic direction.
Responsibilities
• Leading a team of software engineers, providing technical guidance and mentorship.
• Overseeing software development processes, ensuring best practices and coding standards are followed.
• Designing, developing, and implementing complex software solutions that align with business objectives.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to define requirements and drive project execution.
• Troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges while ensuring high system performance and reliability.
• Conducting code reviews and enforcing quality assurance measures.
• Managing team performance, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations.
• Staying up to date on industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation.
Requirements
• Have experience in software engineering with leadership or mentorship experience.
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent experience.
• Be proficient in dot net, C#, Angular, GIT including SQL and data manipulation.
• Have hands-on experience with Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Have solid understanding of data modelling, database design, and multiple storage subsystems.
• Be able to troubleshoot complex software issues and implement effective solutions.
• Have experience managing software development projects, including planning and execution.
• Have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
• Medical Aid
• Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
• Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
• Study Leave
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1- .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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#J-18808-LjbffrLead, Software Engineering
Posted 13 days ago
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Company Description
Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
Job Description
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Lead, Software Engineering to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a key member of our engineering leadership, you will drive innovation, mentor team members, and oversee the development of cutting-edge software solutions.
- Lead and manage a team of software engineers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategies and roadmaps aligned with business objectives
- Consistency and standardization: The individual is intended to define and maintain the frameworks, libraries, and tools that the feature teams will use. This also includes enforcing coding standards, architectural patterns (in consultation with the Architecture team), and best practices across the teams, leading to high-quality and maintainable code.
- Efficiency and Productivity: The individual is expected to lead the platform team intended to develop and maintain shared services that multiple feature teams can use, allowing feature teams to focus on configuring their core functions using standard components. Lead building CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and other DevOps practices are enabled and embedded to ensure scalability and reliability. Researching and developing new technologies and innovations into the platform, allowing feature teams to quickly adopt.
- Innovation and Agility: The individual is expected to focus on ensuring the platform is relevant, modern, secure and compliant with industry standards.
- Support and Maintenance: The individual is intended to ensure SRE practices are in place on the platform to ensure stability and service availability. Guide the team to ensure that the platform consumption tenant requirements are managed for consumers throughout the Group.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
- AWS Certified Developer Associate and/or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate
- Extensive hands-on experience in developing JAVA applications for a minimum of 7 years - Mandatory
- Experiences in change deployment in a mid-to-large application - Mandatory
- Experience in automated CI/CD builds – Mandatory
- Technical exposure and hands on experience in managing an application platform - Mandatory
- Managing a small to medium sized Development team with direct reports – Mandatory
- Solution orientation – ability to make the Renovite Platform capable for the planned future feature implementations - Mandatory
- Knowledge and hands on experience in Docker and Kubernetes - Mandatory
- Familiarization to Angular development and implementations – Advantageous
- Having an understanding of cost optimization in an application hosted in AWS (FinOps) - Advantageous
- Articulating Information
- Challenging Ideas
- Developing Expertise
- Developing Strategies
- Embracing Change
- Empowering Individuals
- Examining Information
- Exploring Possibilities
- Interpreting Data
- Making Decisions
- Showing Composure
- Team Working
- Agile Engineering
- API Engineering
- Automation
- Cloud Computing
- Continuous Delivery (CD)
- Continuous Deployment
- Continuous Integration (CI)
- Core Systems
- Data Engineering
- Design Thinking
- Error Budgets
- Incident Response
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Knowledge Management
- Microservices
- Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD)
- Observability (Application and Web Analytics)
- Platform Engineering
- Policy as Code
- Post-incidence Analysis
- Reliability and Resilience
- Security Engineering
- Service Level Management
- Software Engineering Methods
- Software Engineering Tools
- Software Foundations
- System Integration
- Test-driven Design (TDD)
- Threat Modelling
- Mid-Senior level
- Full-time
- Engineering and Information Technology