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Technology Platform Lead (Engineering)

FirstRand provides

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Today

Location
1 Merchant Place, 1 Fredman Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg, 2196, South Africa
Type
Full-time
Department
Engineering
Seniority
Lead
Closing date
Today
Source
Workday

Description

Job Description

The purpose of the role is as follows:

To contribute 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.

Key Responsibilities


  • 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.

Core Capabilities and Experience needed


  • Enterprise data strategy and operating models
  • Data governance, quality, privacy, security, and regulatory compliance
  • Data architecture, integration, cloud data platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, analytics, and business intelligence

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Important Closing Date Note

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

23/10/26

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.

Skills

Machine LearningComplianceCustomer Service

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