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- We are seeking an experienced, technically versatile Data Analyst to join a high-performing banking environment in Sandton. This role is suited to a data professional who thrives at the intersection of data analytics, system design, and emerging AI capabilities.
- You will play a key role in transforming complex datasets into meaningful business insights, while also contributing to the development of scalable data solutions and supporting AI/ML initiatives. This is an opportunity to work in a fast-paced, delivery-driven environment where data directly impacts strategic decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform deep-dive analysis across complex and diverse datasets to identify trends, anomalies, and business opportunities
- Translate business and project requirements into actionable data solutions and insights
- Manage and deliver multiple ad hoc reporting requests with accuracy and efficiency
- Analyse and understand end-to-end data flows, from source systems to reporting layers
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data models to support analytics and reporting needs
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to define technical specifications and reporting frameworks
- Develop and optimise data pipelines, integrations, and data processing workflows
- Work across enterprise databases including IBM DB2, Oracle, Netezza (NZ), and SQL Server
- Support AI/ML initiatives through data preparation, validation, and contribution to model development
- Independently manage workload, priorities, and delivery timelines
- Document data logic, methodologies, and findings for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Utilise advanced MS Excel capabilities for data analysis and reporting
- Develop insightful dashboards and reports using Power BI
Required Skills & Experience
- 8+ years' experience in data analytics, software development, or systems architecture
- Strong programming skills in SQL, Python, and/or R
- Proven experience working with enterprise databases: DB2, Oracle, Netezza, SQL Server
- Solid understanding of data modelling, ETL processes, and system design principles
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Working knowledge of AI/ML concepts, including data preparation and model lifecycle
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate between technical and business stakeholders
- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, macros)
- Experience building dashboards and visualisations using Power BI
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience with additional visualisation tools such as Tableau or similar
- Exposure to modern data engineering practices and tools
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- We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure & Storage Architect for a 12- month contract role in Sandton. The role is responsible for providing deep technical expertise, strategic guidance, and advisory across multiple infrastructure domains, ensuring the successful integration of solutions aligned to the Bank's overall technology strategy.
- This role plays a critical part in delivering sustainable, secure, and high-performing infrastructure solutions while uplifting internal technical capability and standards.
Key Technical Requirements
Operating Systems & Platforms
- UNIX: Solaris & AIX (Advanced)
- Linux: Red Hat (RHCE Certified preferred)
- Microsoft Windows Server (Advanced)
Virtualisation & Cloud
- VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
- Exposure to hybrid cloud environments (Azure, AWS, GCP advantageous)
Networking
- Cisco Fabric technologies
- Cisco Nexus switching
- SAN networking: Cisco MDS & Brocade switches
Storage & Hardware
- Enterprise storage platforms:
- EMC / Dell Compellent
- Hitachi (VSP, HUS, HUSVM)
- Server hardware:
- Dell, HP, Intel
- Cisco UCS
- Sun Server Hardware
Backup & Recovery
Load Balancing & Security
Core Responsibilities
Storage Engineering & Architecture
- Design and implement enterprise storage solutions across SAN, NAS, Object Storage, and Hyper-Converged Infrastructure.
- Configure, optimise, and manage storage arrays (Dell, Hitachi, NetApp, Pure Storage).
- Define and implement storage tiering strategies aligned to performance, cost, and workload requirements.
- Develop capacity planning models and forecasting reports.
- Lead storage refreshes, upgrades, migrations, and consolidation initiatives.
Backup & Recovery Management
- Architect and implement backup solutions using platforms such as Commvault, Veeam, TSM, Rubrik, or Cohesity.
- Define backup policies, retention schedules, and media lifecycle management.
- Implement Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies and conduct regular recovery testing.
- Optimise backup performance including deduplication, compression, and storage efficiency.
- Integrate backup solutions with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP).
Archiving & Compliance
- Design and implement enterprise archiving strategies for structured and unstructured data.
- Deploy archiving solutions (e.g., IBM Optim, Mimecast, Enterprise Vault, cloud-native tools).
- Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks including:
- POPIA
- PFMA
- SARB
- SARS
- National Archives Act
- Drive data lifecycle management, classification, and defensible retention strategies.
Technical Leadership & Advisory
- Provide subject matter expertise across infrastructure, storage, and backup domains.
- Guide solution design and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
- Mentor and upskill internal teams to build technical capability.
- Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements.
Integration & Solution Delivery
- Ensure seamless integration across infrastructure platforms (compute, storage, network, backup).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including security, application, and cloud teams.
- Support large-scale transformation and modernisation programmes.
- Maintain high standards of documentation, governance, and operational excellence.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant Degree/Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering
- RHCE Certification (preferred)
- VMware Certified Professional (required)
- 8–12+ years of experience in enterprise infrastructure environments
- Proven experience within banking or financial services (highly advantageous)
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to operate in high-pressure, enterprise environments
- Strategic thinking with hands-on technical capability
- Strong governance, risk, and compliance awareness
Nice to Have
- Exposure to automation (Ansible, Terraform, scripting)
- Experience with cloud-native storage and backup solutions
- ITIL / COBIT certification
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- Are you a Senior Test Analyst who thrives on owning quality, influencing delivery, and leading testing across complex environments?
- We're looking for a high-impact Senior Test Analyst to join a leading banking environment where quality is non-negotiable. This is your opportunity to lead testing strategy, mentor teams, and shape quality engineering practices in a fast-paced Agile, CI/CD-driven ecosystem.
What You'll Be Doing
Test Leadership & Strategy
- Take ownership of end-to-end testing strategy across projects and releases
- Define test approaches, plans, and coverage for complex initiatives
- Provide effort estimates, risk assessments, and input into delivery planning
- Ensure alignment with enterprise quality standards and best practices
Test Design & Execution
- Design and review high-quality test cases, scenarios, and data
- Lead execution across functional, integration, system, regression, and E2E testing
- Drive API testing and guide automation opportunities
- Ensure inclusion of non-functional testing (performance, security, usability)
Defect & Quality Management
- Own the defect lifecycle – logging, prioritisation, and resolution
- Conduct root cause analysis and recommend improvements
- Provide go/no-go recommendations based on risk and quality outcomes
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with BAs, Developers, Product Owners, and PMs
- Translate technical risks into clear business insights
- Support and coordinate User Acceptance Testing (UAT) Mentorship & Continuous Improvement
- Coach and mentor junior QA and Test Analysts
- Review test artefacts and uplift overall testing maturity
- Champion improvements in tools, processes, and practices
What You Bring
Core Experience
- 5+ years in software testing (2+ years in a senior/lead role)
- Proven ability to lead testing across multiple workstreams
- Strong experience across the full STLC lifecycle
- Exposure to complex environments (banking/financial services preferred)
Technical Skills
- Test tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, TestRail, Zephyr
- API testing: Postman
- Strong SQL skills for data validation
- Exposure to automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium)
- Experience in Agile (Scrum/SAFe) and CI/CD environments
Qualifications
- Degree/Diploma in IT or related field
- ISTQB Advanced Certification (advantageous)
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- We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, enterprise-wide initiatives within a Juristic (Legal & Compliance) environment in the banking sector. This is a critical role for a delivery-focused leader who can navigate regulatory complexity while driving strategic outcomes.
- You will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating large-scale projects that sit at the intersection of business, legal, compliance, and technology.
- This role requires a strong leader who can ensure delivery excellence while aligning projects to business strategy, regulatory requirements, and organisational priorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end delivery of enterprise-wide projects within the juristic domain
- Develop comprehensive project plans covering scope, goals, timelines, resources, and delivery approach
- Define and execute project strategy aligned to business and regulatory objectives
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and resource allocation effectively
- Identify, assess, and mitigate risks, including development of contingency plans
- Drive stakeholder engagement across business, legal, compliance, and IT teams
- Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, regulatory standards, and internal policies
- Track and report on project progress, risks, and performance metrics to senior leadership
- Lead cross-functional teams and vendors to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Required Experience & Skills
- 8–12+ years' experience in Project Management, with a strong track record delivering large-scale initiatives
- Proven experience in the banking or financial services sector
- Exposure to juristic / legal / compliance projects (highly advantageous)
- Strong understanding of project governance, risk management, and regulatory environments
- Experience managing enterprise-wide, cross-functional programmes/projects
- Proficiency in Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, including engagement at executive level
- Strong financial and resource management capabilities
- Relevant certifications (preferred): PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum
What Makes You Stand Out
- You thrive in highly regulated, complex environments
- You can balance strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
- You are confident engaging with senior executives and legal stakeholders
- You proactively manage risks and drive decisive outcomes
- You bring structure, clarity, and momentum to challenging programmes
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- To analyse, design, optimise, and govern business processes within the Juristic (business banking/legal entities) environment. The role focuses on the strategic and tactical aspects of discovering, validating, documenting, and communicating process-related knowledge through modelling, simulation, and analysis of current and future state processes.
- The Process Engineer will play a critical role in driving efficiency, compliance, and improved client experience for juristic clients, aligning business processes with overall bank strategy.
Key Responsibilities
- Facilitate the end-to-end process engineering lifecycle, including discovery, design, modelling, simulation, and optimisation
- Analyse current state (as-is) processes to identify inefficiencies, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Design and document future state (to-be) processes aligned to business and regulatory requirements
- Engage stakeholders across Juristic, Compliance, Risk, Operations, and IT to gather and validate requirements
- Translate complex business requirements into process models, frameworks, and technical specifications
- Drive process standardisation and optimisation initiatives across the juristic banking value chain
- Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and internal policies
- Support automation and digital transformation initiatives (e.g., workflow tools, RPA, BPM platforms)
- Conduct impact assessments for process changes and transformation initiatives
- Monitor and measure process performance using KPIs, metrics, and continuous improvement practices
- Facilitate workshops and present findings, recommendations, and solutions to senior stakeholders
Key Deliverables
- End-to-end process maps (BPMN, value streams, customer journeys)
- Process design documentation and functional specifications
- Gap analysis and process improvement recommendations
- Process performance reports and dashboards
- Governance and compliance-aligned process frameworks
Minimum Requirements
- Relevant Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Business Science, Information Systems, or related field
- 5–8+ years' experience in Process Engineering / Business Process Management within banking or financial services
- Proven experience working in Juristic / Business Banking / Commercial Banking environments
- Strong understanding of banking operations, regulatory frameworks, and compliance requirements
Technical Skills
- Process modelling tools (e.g., ARIS, Visio, Signavio, Bizagi)
- Strong knowledge of BPMN 2.0 standards
- Experience with process automation / RPA / workflow tools
- Data analysis and reporting (Excel, Power BI, or similar)
- Understanding of core banking systems and digital platforms
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work with complex systems and processes
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Strategic thinking with a continuous improvement mindset
- High attention to detail and governance awareness
- Ability to influence at both operational and executive levels
Advantageous
- Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt / Black Belt)
- TOGAF or relevant process/architecture certifications
- Experience in digital transformation programmes within banking
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- A leading organisation at the forefront of South African banking is seeking a Salesforce Domain Architect to help shape the future of digital banking.
- This is a rare opportunity to operate at the intersection of strategy, architecture, and innovation, driving the evolution of a complex Salesforce ecosystem across Business Banking. You'll play a critical leadership role across CRM (Financial Services Cloud) and Credit Loan Management (nCino), ensuring scalable, secure, and high-performing solutions that deliver real business value.
- As a Domain Architect, you will define the technical vision and architectural standards for the Salesforce platform, enabling innovation at scale. You'll influence enterprise-wide decisions, shape long-term strategy, and ensure maximum value is realised from Salesforce across multiple business domains.
What You'll Do
Strategic Leadership
- Define and drive the 3–5 year Salesforce architecture roadmap
- Provide architectural governance across all Salesforce delivery teams
- Lead Technical Design Authority (TDA) engagements and platform standards
Platform & Architecture Ownership
- Oversee the full Salesforce ecosystem (FSC, nCino, Marketing Cloud, Data Cloud)
- Ensure platform health, scalability, security, and performance
- Define architecture blueprints, standards, and governance frameworks
Solution Design & Delivery
- Architect and guide development of solutions using:
- Apex, Lightning, Visualforce
- API integrations (REST/SOAP/GraphQL)
- Event-driven and domain-driven design
- Translate business requirements into robust technical solutions
Integration & Data Strategy
- Define integration patterns across enterprise systems
- Establish data models, governance, and quality standards
- Drive seamless data flow across internal and external platforms
Leadership & People Management
- Lead and mentor a team of Salesforce specialists
- Foster a high-performance, collaborative engineering culture
- Drive continuous learning, coaching, and talent development
Delivery & Governance
- Oversee DevSecOps pipelines, CI/CD, and release management
- Act as a quality gatekeeper across SDLC phases
- Manage vendor relationships and third-party delivery
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business leaders
- Act as a trusted advisor and central point of contact
- Translate complex technical concepts into business value
Technical Expertise Required
- Strong Salesforce development experience:
- Apex, Lightning Components, Visualforce
- Deep understanding of:
- Salesforce architecture, data modelling, and security
- Integration patterns (APIs, middleware, cloud platforms)
Experience with:
- AWS / cloud-native integrations
- DevSecOps, CI/CD, release tools (e.g. Copado, AutoRabit)
- SSO, MFA, and access management
Exposure to:
- Event-driven architecture
- Platform engineering
- Enterprise integration strategies
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- 5–10 years' Salesforce experience in a technical leadership role
- Relevant Salesforce certifications (e.g. Platform Developer, Application Architect)
- Proven experience leading large-scale Salesforce implementations
Preferred
- AWS Architecture certifications
- Salesforce Financial Services Cloud (FSC) certification
- nCino and Data Cloud experience
What We're Looking For
- Strategic thinker with strong architectural vision
- Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Passion for innovation, optimisation, and continuous improvement
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Role Purpose
- You will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining modern front-end applications, while providing technical leadership and mentoring to other developers. You'll play a key role in delivering robust, user-centric solutions aligned with enterprise standards.
Key Responsibilities
Software Development
- Design, develop, and maintain front-end applications using React.js
- Translate business and user requirements into clean, efficient, reusable code
- Build responsive, high-performance user interfaces
- Integrate front-end solutions with RESTful APIs and backend services
- Ensure code quality through reviews, testing, and best practices
Technical Leadership
- Provide mentorship and guidance to junior and intermediate developers
- Contribute to architecture and design decisions
- Drive best practices in front-end development, performance, and security
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and technical discussions
Collaboration & Delivery
- Work closely with Product Owners, Designers, Backend Developers, and QA teams
- Support Agile delivery methodologies (Scrum / SAFe)
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve production issues
- Continuously improve development standards, tools, and processes
Required Skills & Experience
Technical Skills
- Strong experience with React.js
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3
- Experience with state management (Redux, Context API)
- Solid experience consuming REST APIs
- Familiarity with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite)
- Version control experience (Git)
- Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
- Exposure to modern JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, Aurelia)
Experience
- 5+ years in software development
- 3+ years hands-on experience with React
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Exposure to enterprise or large-scale systems (advantageous)
Nice to Have
- TypeScript experience
- Experience with Next.js or similar frameworks
- Exposure to Azure / AWS cloud platforms
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)
- Background in financial services or regulated environments
Qualifications
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
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- We are seeking a highly skilled AI Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise scalable data and AI solutions within a leading banking environment. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in modern data engineering practices combined with hands-on experience in LLM orchestration frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph at an enterprise level.
- This role will play a critical part in enabling AI-driven decision-making, automation, and advanced analytics across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures to support AI and machine learning initiatives
- Build and optimise LLM-powered applications using Frameworks like LangChain and LangGraph amoungs others
- Develop and manage AI workflows, agents, and orchestration pipelines for enterprise use cases
- Integrate structured and unstructured data sources into AI-ready data platforms
- Collaborate with Data Scientists, ML Engineers, and Business Teams to deliver AI-driven solutions
- Ensure data quality, governance, and compliance within a regulated banking environment
- Optimise performance of data pipelines and AI systems for scalability and reliability
- Implement monitoring, logging, and observability for AI systems and pipelines
- Contribute to data architecture and AI strategy aligned with enterprise roadmaps
- Stay up to date with emerging trends in AI engineering and data platforms
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering or AI Engineering roles
- Strong hands-on experience with LangChain and LangGraph (enterprise-level implementations)
- Proficiency in Python and data engineering frameworks
- Experience building and deploying LLM-based applications and AI agents
- Solid experience with data pipelines (ETL/ELT) and big data technologies
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Knowledge of vector databases (e.g., Pinecone, Weaviate, FAISS)
- Experience with API integration and microservices architecture
- Strong understanding of data modelling, data warehousing, and data lakes
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in banking or financial services environments
- Exposure to AI governance, model risk, and compliance frameworks
- Knowledge of MLOps and LLMOps practices
- Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming)
- Relevant certifications in Cloud, Data Engineering, or AI/ML
Key Competencies
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Ability to work in complex, enterprise environments
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- High attention to detail and quality delivery
- Ability to work independently in a contracting environment
Deliverables
- Production-ready AI data pipelines and LLM applications
- Scalable and secure AI architecture implementations
- Documented and governed data and AI workflows
- Continuous improvement of AI platform performance and reliability
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- We are looking for an experienced Senior Quantitative Analyst to join a high-performing trading and risk team within a leading bank. This role is suited to a seasoned quant professional with deep expertise in cross-asset trading, derivatives, and advanced risk analytics, who can operate at both a strategic and hands-on level.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality and its business application
- Quantify and model the financial impact of risk and uncertainty
- Lead the design and solutioning of future trading integrations, including APIs and backend systems
- Act as a key liaison between business stakeholders and technical teams
- Provide expert support, advisory, and training to internal teams and platform users
- Conduct ongoing product assessments and enhancements aligned to market developments
Minimum Requirements
- 8+ years' experience in quantitative analysis within trading and risk environments
- Proven experience in Cross Asset Trading and Risk (CATR)
- Strong exposure to Derivatives Trading, particularly Volatility products
- Hands-on experience with XVA (Valuation Adjustments) and analytics
- Track record of delivering solutions across the full project lifecycle (end-to-end)
Qualifications
- BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
- BSc Financial Engineering
- BSc Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics
- B.Eng (Engineering)
- CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance) (advantageous)
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) (advantageous)
Technical Skills
- Trading platforms: Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
- Programming:
- Python, C++, C#, SQL
- VBA, R, Matlab, Java
- Strong expertise in:
- Quantitative modelling and financial engineering
- Complex data analysis and system design
- Trading systems and risk platforms
Key Competencies
- Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams and initiatives
- Solid understanding of risk management and regulatory frameworks
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strategic thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to build and maintain client and stakeholder relationships
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The Role
- We're looking for a high-performing IT Recruitment Researcher / Resourcer who knows how to find top-tier contract talent—fast.
- This is a hands-on delivery role, focused on sourcing, engaging, and placing high-quality IT contractors across multiple domains.
- You'll need more than LinkedIn and job boards. We're looking for someone who can dig deeper, think differently, and consistently deliver—no matter how tough the brief.
What You'll Be Doing
Sourcing top IT contract talent across:
- IT , Software Development, Data, Cloud, DevOps, Integration, and more
- Building and maintaining active pipelines of high-quality contractors (active + passive)
- Delivering shortlists within 24–48 hours on live roles
Using advanced sourcing techniques:
- Boolean search
- GitHub and alternative platforms
- AI tools and data-driven sourcing methods
- Writing high-converting job ads and outreach messaging
Owning the full sourcing cycle:
- Headhunting
- Screening
- Shortlisting
- Candidate management
- Continuously identifying and engaging hard-to-find unicorn candidates
- Staying ahead of market trends and competitor activity
- Working closely with the team to ensure fast, high-quality delivery under pressure
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years IT contract recruitment experience (agency background preferred)
- Proven track record of delivering quality candidates at speed
- Strong expertise in:
- LinkedIn sourcing
- Boolean search
- GitHub / alternative sourcing channels
- Experience working on high-volume, fast-paced contract roles
- Excellent communication, admin, and ad-writing skills
- High attention to detail and strong organisational ability
- Mindset & Behaviours
- Delivery-first – you get results, consistently
- Resilient – you perform under pressure
- Accountable – you take ownership, no excuses
- Resourceful – you don't rely on job boards alone
- Curious & creative – you find talent others can't
- Self-driven – you don't need micromanagement
This Role Is NOT For
- Freelance recruiters or those seeking fully remote / flexible side work
- Individuals who have run their own agencies or large teams and are looking for a temporary role
- Candidates looking to step away from hands-on delivery
- Recruiters who rely purely on job boards or inbound applications
- Anyone looking for a short-term stepping stone
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