Engineer, Solution Train at Standard Bank Group

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Engineer, Solution Train to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible to lead and facilitate a solution train which includes the programme management of large complex solutions (spanning business units, organisations, clients, and geographies) which require the coordination of multiple agile release trains in order to escalate impediments, manage risk, assure value delivery, and drive continuous improvement.

• Architect and implement scalable, efficient solution delivery pipelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery processes
• Implement and manage cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code principles
• Develop and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and deployment
• Optimize container orchestration and management using tools like Docker and Kubernetes
• Continuously evaluate and integrate new technologies to improve solution delivery efficiency
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solution delivery strategies with business objectives
• Monitor and analyze system performance, implementing improvements as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Certified Scale Agile Program Consultant (SPC) or SAF’e Agile.

Experience Required: 

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering or solution architecture
• 5 - 7 years experience gained in the management of platforms and operating systems.
• 10+ years experience gained in facilitating the design and implementation of technology solutions in response to complex enterprise-wide organisational problems.
• Experience as a scrum master using Kanban software.
• Strong proficiency in Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
• Extensive experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Expert knowledge of CI/CD tools and practices
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or JavaScript
• Experience gained in facilitating the design and implementation of technology solutions in response to complex enterprise-wide organisational problems.
• Experience must also have been gained in programme management including the facilitation of multiple interconnected projects spanning across an enterprise.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools and practices
• Expertise in containerization technologies, including Docker and Kubernetes
• Demonstrated experience with large-scale distributed systems
• Strong understanding of enterprise architecture principles
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Willingness to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Things
• Embracing Change
• Exploring Possibilities
• Inviting Feedback
• Making Decisions
• Pursuing Goals
• Resolving Conflict
• Taking Action
• Team Working
• Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

• Agile Concepts
• Agile Development
• Agile Estimation and Prioritisation
• Agile Measurements
• Agile Planning
• Feasibility/Viability Assessment
• Stakeholder Management (IT)