Specialist: Digital Full Stack Developer at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• As a Full Stack Developer within the Group Treasury Execution IT team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications that support Treasury Risk and Execution functions.
• This role demands a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end development, with a deep appreciation for data integrity, governance, and regulatory alignment (RDARR, BCBS239). 
• You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, applying agile and DevOps practices to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Your work will directly support Treasury’s ability to manage risk, execute trades, and meet regulatory obligations through robust, data-driven platforms.

Job Description

Job Summary 

• As a Full Stack Developer within the Group Treasury Execution IT team, you will play a critical role in designing, building, and maintaining enterprise-grade applications that support Treasury Risk and Execution functions.
• This role demands a strong understanding of both front-end and back-end development, with a deep appreciation for data integrity, governance, and regulatory alignment (RDARR, BCBS239). 
• You will contribute across the full development lifecycle, applying agile and DevOps practices to deliver scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions. Your work will directly support Treasury’s ability to manage risk, execute trades, and meet regulatory obligations through robust, data-driven platforms. 

Key Responsibilities 

Strategic Application & Data Delivery 

• Deliver high-quality digital services aligned to Treasury’s performance and regulatory commitments. 
• Understand and apply RDARR and BCBS239 principles in all aspects of application and data design. 
• Evaluate business requirements and translate them into operationally feasible, data-aware technical solutions. 
• Ensure all solutions support principles of self-service, repeatability, testability, scalability, and resilience. 

Full Stack Engineering & DevOps 

• Develop and maintain front-end interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular. 
• Build robust back-end services and APIs using C# (.NET Framework/Core), aligned to microservices and event-driven architectures. 
• Implement ETL processes and integrate data pipelines that support Treasury’s reporting and analytics needs. 
• Support CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or similar tools, deploying to Kubernetes environments. 
• Apply observability practices using tools like ELK, Prometheus, Grafana, and tracing frameworks (Zipkin/Jaeger). 
• Automate infrastructure and deployment tasks using Docker, Ansible, and Kubernetes. 

Data Awareness & Business Intelligence 

• Design and implement data solutions that meet RDARR and BCBS239 standards for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. 
• Build and maintain ETL processes using tools like SSIS, Informatica, or AWS Glue. 
• Create dashboards and reports using BI tools (Power BI, Qlikview/Qliksense) to support Treasury decision-making. 
• Ensure secure handling and storage of sensitive financial data in compliance with internal and external standards. 

Technical Collaboration & Team Enablement 

• Participate in agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to team delivery. 
• Conduct peer reviews, testing, and collaborative problem-solving across the broader team. 
• Support the development of user adoption materials and contribute to change management initiatives. 

Governance, Risk & Incident Management 

• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle. 
• Maintain application documentation aligned to Group Architecture and Infrastructure standards. 
• Participate in incident management and disaster recovery activities, applying critical thinking and technical expertise. 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

• Education: Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 
• Experience: 5+ years in full stack development, preferably in financial services or risk environments. 
• Domain Expertise: Experience in Treasury, Risk, or Capital Markets is highly advantageous. 

Core Skills & Competencies 

Technical Expertise: 

• C#/.NET (Framework & Core), RESTful APIs, Microservices 
• Front-end frameworks (React, Angular), HTML/CSS/JavaScript 
• SQL, ETL tools, BI platforms (Power BI, Qlik) 
• AWS services (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS), CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes 

Soft Skills: 

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement 
• Analytical thinking and strategic problem-solving 
• Adaptability, learning agility, and attention to detail 
• Effective time management and prioritization 

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Physical, Mathematical, Computer and Life Sciences (Required)

End Date: November 19, 2025