Contract Jobs at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

• Our client, a leading financial services organisation, is seeking an experienced Data & Analytics Engineer to join their team on a 12-month contract.
• The successful candidate will design, build and maintain data models and data pipelines, translate business requirements into effective data solutions, ensure data quality and governance, optimise performance, and support self-service data capabilities. The role will also involve collaborating with Data Engineers, Data Architects, Data Modelers and business stakeholders, while mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain scalable data models, schemas and data architectures.
• Translate business requirements into data products, data flows, contracts and acceptance criteria.
• Build, automate, monitor and optimise data pipelines across multiple data sources.
• Perform data testing, profiling, validation and reconciliation to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Develop and maintain APIs in collaboration with Data and Software Engineers.
• Implement data lineage, metadata and governance across the data lifecycle.
• Support self-service data and improve user access to trusted, governed data.
• Ensure solutions align with Data Management frameworks, standards and regulatory requirements.
• Apply Relational, Dimensional, Data Vault and Object-Oriented modelling principles.
• Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to deliver effective data solutions.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior Analytics Engineers.

Essential Requirements

• 3–6 years' experience in Data Analytics, Analytics Engineering, Data Engineering or a related field.
• Experience supervising, mentoring or guiding junior team members.

Technical Skills

• Data Modelling & Business Data Modelling
• Data Architecture
• Data Pipelines & Data Products
• Data Governance & Data Quality
• Data Visualisation
• Database Technologies
• APIs
• Cloud Technologies
• Data Profiling, Testing & Validation
• Data Lineage & Metadata

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• DeARX is looking for an experienced Senior Java Developer to join a leading financial services technology environment in Sandton on an initial 12-month contract.
• This is an opportunity for a hands-on Java engineer to work on enterprise-scale, high-volume applications, contributing across the full software development lifecycle—from technical design and development through testing, deployment, optimisation and production support.
• You'll work within an Agile technology environment alongside experienced technical and delivery teams, with the opportunity to work across modern Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud, Kubernetes and DevOps technologies.

What You'll Be Doing

• Design, develop, test, deploy and support high-quality Java applications.
• Build and enhance scalable Spring Boot, Spring, JPA and Hibernate solutions.
• Work within Microservices and SOA architectures and develop enterprise APIs and integrations.
• Take ownership of deliverables from technical design through development, testing, deployment and production support.
• Develop secure and reliable integrations using REST, SOAP, JSON, XML and messaging technologies.
• Contribute to automated CI/CD and DevOps pipelines and continuous delivery practices.
• Perform unit testing, code reviews, troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
• Work with cloud and containerised environments including Azure/AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with Scrum Masters, Product Owners, Delivery Leads and technical SMEs within Agile delivery teams.
• Contribute to the ongoing support, maintenance and improvement of critical enterprise applications.

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for a developer who is genuinely hands-on, analytical and technically curious, with the ability to work independently and take ownership of complex technical problems.

You should have:

• 5+ years' professional software development experience, with strong Java experience.
• Strong hands-on experience with Java, Spring Framework and Spring Boot.
• Solid experience with JPA and Hibernate and ideally Micronaut.
• Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Design and software engineering principles.
• Experience building Microservices and/or SOA-based solutions.
• Strong API and integration experience across REST and SOAP.
• Experience with application security including JWT and SSL/TLS.
• Experience working with relational databases such as SQL/DB2 and exposure to NoSQL technologies such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes and exposure to Azure and/or AWS.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD, DevOps and deployment automation.
• Experience with Git, Maven and code-quality tools such as SonarQube.
• Experience working with enterprise application environments and production systems.
• Experience with application performance monitoring, troubleshooting and optimisation.
• Practical understanding of high-volume systems, including scalability, clustering, concurrency and performance.
• Experience working in Agile environments, including Scrum, Kanban and/or SAFe.

The Technical Environment
You'll have the opportunity to work across technologies including:

• Java | Spring | Spring Boot | JPA | Hibernate | Micronaut | Microservices | REST | SOAP | MQ | Docker | Kubernetes | Azure | AWS | Git | Maven | Jenkins | Azure DevOps | SonarQube | CI/CD

What Will Make You Stand Out?

• We're particularly interested in developers who bring more than just coding skills.

You'll stand out if you have:

• Experience in banking, financial services or other high-volume enterprise environments.
• Strong system design and architecture capability.
• Experience working on complex, integrated enterprise platforms.
• Strong cloud-native development experience across Azure and/or AWS.
• Deep Spring Boot and Microservices expertise.
• Experience solving complex production and performance problems.
• A strong focus on code quality, security and engineering standards.
• The ability to understand the bigger picture while still being comfortable getting hands-on with the code.

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• Are you an experienced Employee Wellbeing or Organisational Development specialist who is passionate about creating healthier, more engaged and high-performing workplaces?
• We're looking for an Employee Wellbeing Specialist to join a leading financial services organisation on a 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to influence wellbeing at an enterprise level — combining people, data, innovation and digital solutions to create meaningful employee experiences.

What You'll Be Doing

• You'll play a key role in shaping and delivering innovative wellbeing solutions that support both employees and the broader business strategy.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Shape wellbeing strategy by providing specialist advice and insights across enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Turn data into impact by using wellbeing analytics, benchmarking and research to identify trends and inform strategic decisions.
• Lead wellbeing projects from concept and solution design through to implementation and delivery.
• Partner with HR, business leaders and other stakeholders to develop workforce-led wellbeing programmes, events and digital solutions.
• Develop and maintain practical wellbeing frameworks, guidelines, processes and knowledge resources.
• Drive awareness, change and capability-building through coaching, communication, training and knowledge sharing.
• Build strong relationships across the organisation and act as a trusted wellbeing advisor to key stakeholders.
• Measure the effectiveness of wellbeing initiatives and translate results into actionable insights.
• Identify and manage wellbeing-related risks, governance and compliance requirements.
• Support business cases, governance submissions, solution specifications and budget planning.
• Work within agile delivery teams to plan, execute and continuously improve wellbeing initiatives.
• Establish and grow a wellbeing community of practice, encouraging collaboration, innovation and knowledge sharing.

What We're Looking For

• We're looking for someone who can combine strategic thinking with practical delivery and understands how employee wellbeing contributes to organisational performance.

You'll need:

• A relevant Professional Qualification or Honours Degree.
• A degree / Honours qualification in Human Sciences or a related field.
• 3–5 years' experience across employee wellbeing, organisational development or related HR services.
• Experience designing and implementing employee wellbeing programmes or solutions.
• Strong exposure to wellbeing data, analytics, reporting and insights.
• Experience managing projects and delivering initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Experience working collaboratively within cross-functional and agile environments.

You'll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• Curious – You constantly look for new ways to improve employee wellbeing.
• Innovative – You enjoy challenging traditional approaches and exploring new solutions.
• Collaborative – You bring people together and thrive in cross-functional teams.
• Data-driven – You can turn information and analytics into meaningful business insights.
• Change-oriented – You know how to help people and organisations adopt new ways of working.
• Execution-focused – You don't just develop ideas; you make them happen.

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• Do you see a process and immediately start thinking, There has to be a better way of doing this?
• If you're passionate about process optimisation, operational excellence, business transformation and making a measurable impact, this could be the opportunity for you.
• We are looking for an experienced Senior Process Engineer to join a dynamic banking environment and help shape the way business processes operate today — and how they should operate tomorrow.
• You'll work closely with business leaders, project teams, technology specialists and other stakeholders to understand the As-Is, design the To-Be, and turn improvement opportunities into practical, measurable solutions.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be at the heart of business improvement, helping teams to:

• Discover & Diagnose – Analyse existing business processes, identify pain points, inefficiencies, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Design the Future – Develop innovative To-Be processes and operating models that improve efficiency, customer experience and business performance.
• Drive Process Improvement – Lead initiatives that streamline workflows, eliminate unnecessary steps and solve complex business problems.
• Measure What Matters – Help define meaningful process and performance metrics and establish ways to track improvement.
• Demonstrate Business Value – Support ROI and business value assessments to ensure improvement initiatives deliver tangible results.
• Connect the Dots – Conduct value chain and cross-functional process analysis, connecting business strategy to process architecture.
• Bring People Along – Facilitate workshops, manage stakeholders and support teams through business and operational change.
• Enable Transformation – Identify training requirements, support change initiatives and develop communication plans to ensure successful adoption.
• Explore Automation – Understand how BPMS and RPA can be used to automate and improve business processes.
• Leverage Data – Work with data and technology specialists to understand data flows, transformations, interfaces and information requirements.
• Bridge Business & Technology – Collaborate with architects, developers and project managers to ensure process requirements translate effectively into technology solutions.
• Track Progress – Provide clear progress updates and communicate outcomes to key stakeholders.
• Manage Risk – Ensure process changes align with relevant policies, controls, regulatory requirements and risk appetite.

What You'll Bring

• We're looking for someone who can think strategically, analyse critically and make things happen.

You should have:

• 7–10 years' experience in Business Process Management, Business Analysis, Process Improvement, Operational Excellence or a related field.
• 3–5 years' management or leadership experience.
• Proven experience leading small-to-medium process and performance improvement initiatives.
• Strong experience with BPM and process improvement methodologies.
• Practical Change Management experience.
• Experience facilitating workshops and engaging stakeholders across different levels.
• The ability to move confidently between business requirements, process design and technology discussions.
• Experience working within complex, collaborative environments, preferably within banking or financial services.

Advantageous Certifications

• Lean / Six Sigma – Yellow Belt
• Certified Business Process Professional (CBPP)
• Business Analysis certification

Your Technical Toolkit

You'll ideally have knowledge and experience across:

• Business Process Management (BPM)
• Process Design & Optimisation
• BPMN / EPC / UML modelling
• Process Measurement & Performance Management
• Business Analysis
• Change Management
• Agile methodologies
• Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Project Management principles
• BPMS & RPA
• Data flows and data transformation
• Facilitation and stakeholder engagement
• Business and technical documentation
• Relevant regulatory and organisational policies

The Person We're Looking For

• You're more than just a process modeller. You're someone who can challenge the status quo, influence stakeholders and turn complex problems into practical solutions.