Full Stack Cloud Developer/DevOps AWS Cloud Engineer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• Our Open API Platform team is building the future of banking. Using a combination of AWS Cloud Native and open-source software, we are building the Open API Banking platform that will transform the industry. 
• You will drive and, where appropriate lead, a variety of API Implementation, AWS Cloud Engineering and other related activities which together will contribute to the solution.

Job Description

• Full Stack Cloud Developer + DevOps AWS Cloud Engineer 

Job Description Summary

• Our Open API Platform team is building the future of banking. Using a combination of AWS Cloud Native and open-source software, we are building the Open API Banking platform that will transform the industry.
• You will drive and, where appropriate lead, a variety of API Implementation, AWS Cloud Engineering and other related activities which together will contribute to the solution.
• This is not a pure infrastructure (DevOps) role - general programming experience and knowledge of RESTful API implementation is essential.
• Since the role includes DevOps, you will also be required to support the operational system and do your share of standby, and if necessary, after-hours support from time to time.

What you’ll get to do:

The role is within the Digital Platforms team, part of RBB Channel, Infrastructure and Change, and the responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead or drive the implementation of AWS infrastructure as code including CI/CD elements
• Develop high quality software solutions using AWS Serverless Technologies and JavaScript/React
• Apply general design patterns and paradigms to deliver technical solutions
• Collaborate with others to design and deliver holistic secure solutions
• Work with a range of complex banking systems
• Work with a variety of platforms and application
• Work with complex infrastructure

What you need to get in:

• Have worked as a developer with DevOps CI/CD experience for at least 5 years
• Have solid JavaScript/TypeScript with React and/or Java development experience
• Have experience in developing RESTful APIs using JavaScript/NodeJS or Java
• Have worked with and implemented APIs on an API Gateway technology (WSO2 preferred)
• Be experienced in implementing Azure DevOps deployment pipelines
• Minimum of 3 years hands-on experience with AWS based implementations
• Current (still valid) AWS Certification(s) at associate level or higher
• Have deep experience working in headless Linux environments
• Ideally you have worked on some large complex technical projects
• Bonus points are given for Financial Services or Banking experiences
• Be willing to contribute to the design of solutions
• Be able to master a complex and dynamic technical environment
• Have a flair for operating across a broad technical landscape
• Be adept at working with highly skilled technical people
• Aptitude for dealing with organisational change
• Maintain compliance with governance requirements
• Be able to research and figure things out
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team

Summary of essential skills:

• JavaScript/NodeJS including React Framework, AWS (Networking (VPC), EC2, CDK (TypeScript), CloudFormation, RDS, OpenSearch (ELK), Lambda, DynamoDB), Azure DevOps, API Implementation (WSO2 preferred)
• If you're passionate about working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the exciting world of our API Marketplace by leading from the front, we would love to hear from you!

Additional Job Description

• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements, Enterprise-Wide Risk Management Framework and Absa Policies and Policy Standards.
• Understand and manage risks and risk events (incidents) relevant to the role.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology