Technology/Domain Specialist II at Nedbank

Job Purpose

• To actively own and be accountable for the overall evolution of multiple Technology or Domain assets while influencing and maintaining the health of the asset. Play a leadership role on the associated COE’s

Job Responsibilities

• For mutiple Technology or Domain assets within sphere of influence including external components that impact these assets : 
• Provide guidance to stakeholders in terms of expertise and experience
• Guide and practice code design, analysis and integration to ensure effective application of technology
• Conduct Technology Reviews of code and design quality assurance
• Drive assets health in the relevant technologies or domains
• Define and review Patterns / practices/standards in application of technology or domain
• Guide Code Branching and Merging
• Play an advisory role to Engineering leads and other stakeholders (Engineering lead and Div execs)
• Collaboration with domain architects and technical consultants ito technology and /or domain roadmaps
• Work within governance and compliance frameworks of the organisation in terms of Technology and domain application
• Provide detailed Technical roadmaps in context of the organisation architecture and interdependent technologies
• Plan and drive implementation of the agreed technical roadmaps
• Conduct research and development experimentation to test thinking regarding technology or domain applicability
• Participate in special interest groups and confrerences relating to these assets
• Ensure an understanding of technology or domain requirements, performance integrations and optimisation as positioned in organisation
• Assist with and apply troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Evaluate and influence technology decisions
• Mitigate risk by evaluating risks and impacts on  technology or domain
• Update the asset knowledge base
• Conduct internal knowlege sharing sessions
• Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
• Support the achievement of the  business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise 
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.
• Conduct self development both by mentoring others and being mentored
• Participate in the talent management practise of the Engineering stream

Core Technical Skills & Knowledge

• Software & Infrastructure Architecture
• Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
• Ability to architect both cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• DevOps Practices
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Cloud Technologies (Preferably AWS)
• Proficient in deploying and managing services on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.).
• Familiarity with cost optimization, security best practices, and cloud-native design.
• Linux Systems
• Solid command-line skills and experience managing Linux servers.
• Understanding of system performance, networking, and security configurations.
• Data Engineering & ETL
• Ability to design and implement ETL pipelines.
• Understanding of data modelling, transformation, and integration with analytics platforms.
• Advanced SQL
• REST APIs
• Experience designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Information Security (Infosec)
• Knowledge of security principles related to APIs, integrations, and server infrastructure.
• Experience implementing authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Application Support & Debugging
• Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across application layers.
• Experience in incident management, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
• Ability to lead and provide direction during focus calls and critical issue resolution

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in IT

Minimum Experience Level

• Min 8 years IT Experience with 5 years in relevant technologies or domains
• Proactive & Self-Driven
• Takes initiative in identifying and solving problems.
• Demonstrates ownership and accountability in projects.
• Continuous Learner and contributor
• Actively keeps up with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
• Engages in certifications, courses, or community contributions.
• Collaborative & Communicative
• Works well in cross-functional teams.
• Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• Certificate in relevant Technology or Domain

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Asset management
• IT Assets management processes
• Data Warehousing
• Information Technology (IT) Architecture

Behavioural Competencies

• Decision Making
• Courage
• Stress Tolerance
• Quality Orientation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Resolving Conflict