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Description

• Investec is looking for an experienced Digital Engineer to join its Asset Lending Technology team based in Sandton, supporting key UK business lines, especially UK Asset Finance. The role focuses on developing and maintaining Client and Broker portals, with a strong emphasis on front-end development. You'll work closely with developers in both South Africa and the UK, gaining deep insight into the Asset Lending business. Collaboration is key, as you'll be part of a cross-functional product team, engaging with broader Investec technology teams and diverse stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• You will have the opportunity to work with a small, highly talented team to design and build out our portals
• Design, develop, and maintain responsive React applications integrated with .NET Core backend services
• Comfortable with Implement and optimize RESTful APIs and business logic in C#/.NET
• Work closely with analysts, architects, and fellow developers to design solutions that meet business needs end-to-end
• Participate in code reviews and technical design discussions, ensuring best practices across the stack
• Experience with Test-Driven Development
• Defining, maintaining, and owning team testing standards
• Using test automation
• Analysis and Reporting
• Collaborating with business analysts, and software developers to develop solutions
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to support deployment, monitoring, and post-release improvements
• Keep abreast of new technologies and frameworks to improve our engineering practices and product quality

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

Technical:

• Strong proficiency in front-end web development using React, including hooks, state management, and modern component architectures
• Solid working knowledge of .NET / .NET Core, C#, and REST API development
• Exposure to Azure services (App Services, Functions, DevOps Pipelines, etc.) and Infrastructure as Code tools
• Experience integrating front end applications with secure backend services and databases (SQL or Cosmos DB)
• Familiarity with JavaScript, TypeScript, CSS, and general web standards
• Experience with test automation and maintaining QA standards across the stack
• Comfort working in Agile and DevOps environments, contributing to sprint planning, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure as code
• AZ900 (Azure Fundamentals) certification advantageous
• Financial Services knowledge & experience preferred

Your experience:

• 5-8 years of experience, ideally in full-stack or front-end-focused roles
• Tertiary qualification in Computer Science or an IT related field
• Proven ability to work across the stack, with front-end strengths and solid backend engineering capability
• Good understanding of programming languages like C#, Typescript, CSS
• Strong understanding of software design principles, API contracts, and integration between systems
• Familiarity with Agile & DevOps methodologies
• Knowledge of test management tools

Personal attributes:

• You are a front-end developer who enjoys designing and building portals to improve team efficiency and effectiveness
• Curious about modern technologies and the financial industry and comfortable working in teams that navigate ambiguity
• Confident collaborating with high-performing colleagues who may have deeper domain expertise
• Holds a high standard when working with production systems
• Thrives in collaborative environments involving diverse stakeholders and subject matter experts
• Proven experience in portal development

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Role Purpose

• The Cloud and Infrastructure Architect will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and resilient cloud-native infrastructure solutions across Investec's hybrid estate. This position is instrumental in establishing the architectural direction for Azure and on-premises platforms, ensuring alignment with Investec's digital transformation strategy, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence objectives.

Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design  

• Define and maintain Investec's cloud architectural frameworks for Azure and AWS, including landing zones, networking, identity, and access controls. 
• Lead infrastructure architecture design for IaaS, PaaS, and hybrid environments, ensuring scalability, interoperability, and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to curate and evolve CAS (Curated Application Services) modules for Terraform-based deployments. 

Cloud Enablement & Migration

• Orchestrate the migration of on-premises infrastructure services to cloud platforms, implementing rehost, replatform, and rearchitect strategies. 
• Oversee operational acceptance testing and production sign-off for cloud platforms. 
• Support the IaaS migration factory team in automation and pattern development. 

Security & Compliance

• Ensure all infrastructure designs adhere to Investec's InfoSec, Operational Risk, and IT Risk standards.

Collaboration & Leadership

• Coordinate closely with Platform Engineering, CloudOps, and Service Reliability teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness.
• Engage with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Mentor junior architects and engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 8 years' experience in infrastructure architecture, with at least 3 years specialized in cloud-native environments.
• Comprehensive expertise in Azure cloud services, including networking, identity, compute, and storage.
• Thorough understanding of API-first design, DevOps methodologies, and infrastructure as code (Terraform).
• Experience with enterprise-grade security, compliance, and governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated proficiency in leading large-scale cloud migrations and hybrid infrastructure transformations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional.
• Experience with FinOps, cost optimisation, and cloud billing models.
• Familiarity with DevOps, Infrastructure as Code, and platform engineering methodologies is highly beneficial.

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Description of the role 

• The Brand Experience Manager (Event Manager) within the CIB Marketing division, specifically serving the Investec for Intermediaries (IFI) client segment in the Western Cape region, is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and evaluation of client and staff events. This role is pivotal in translating business objectives into impactful brand experiences that reflect Investec's promise of being “Out of the Ordinary.” The manager ensures that each event is professionally executed, brand-aligned, and delivers measurable value to both clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Event Strategy & Planning

• Develop event strategies aligned with business and marketing objectives.
• Create detailed event plans covering pre-event, during-event, and post-event stages.
• Design bespoke client experiences tailored to segment needs and preferences.

Execution & Operations

• Oversee all logistical aspects including venue selection, catering, AV, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure smooth operations and anticipate potential risks with mitigation plans.
• Maintain detailed documentation and communication throughout the event lifecycle.

Budget & Procurement

• Create modular budgets with contingencies and manage reconciliations.
• Negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and ensure adherence to procurement policies.
• Limit extravagance and ensure all budget approvals are documented.

Stakeholder & Client Engagement

• Collaborate with segment leads and business stakeholders to align event goals.
• Maintain strong client relationships through personalized engagement and feedback mechanisms.
• Conduct post-event surveys and analyze satisfaction metrics.

Brand & Compliance

• Uphold Investec's brand image and client privacy across all event touchpoints.
• Ensure all marketing collateral and vendor conduct align with brand standards.
• Secure necessary approvals for artwork, budgets, and communications.

Performance & Reporting

• Track and report on attendance, satisfaction, logistical, financial, and brand experience metrics.
• Use tools like Cvent to manage invitations, dashboards, and reporting.

Qualification, Experience and Skills

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Marketing, Event Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in event planning and execution within a corporate or financial services environment
• Competent in financial planning and cost control
• Well versed in all the Microsoft Office suite applications
• Competency with Cvent and Microsoft Dynamics 365 would be advantageous.
• Creative with a high attention to detail
• Able to travel and work outside of normal business operating hours 
• Rigorous cost management 
• Can work independently as well as part of a Team.

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Description

• The Automation Test Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and executing automated testing solutions for Oracle Fusion Human Capital Management (HCM) applications as well as existing on premises solutions. The role ensures that all HCM modules, integrations, and enhancements are thoroughly validated for quality, accuracy, and performance through a robust automation framework. In addition, the Automation Test Engineer will collaborate closely with the Oracle implementation partner and the vendor to support the modernization of the Oracle HCM platform. This includes aligning automation strategies with modernization milestones, coordinating test deliverables, ensuring testing consistency across multiple environments, and maintaining quality assurance alignment throughout all transformation phases.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts for Oracle Fusion HCM using tools such as Selenium and or other Oracle Application Testing tools.
• Implement and maintain automation frameworks to support regression, integration, and end-to-end testing.
• Collaborate with development and functional teams to identify test automation opportunities.
• Conduct detailed testing for Oracle HCM modules, including Core HR, Payroll, Recruitment, Absence Management, Compensation, and Talent Management.
• Create and manage reusable automation scripts for regression cycles following each quarterly Oracle release.
• Execute automation test suites and report on outcomes, logging and tracking defects.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Participate in sprint planning and agile ceremonies to align automation activities with development milestones.
• Define automation standards and best practices.
• Maintain traceability between business requirements, test scripts, and test results.
• Ensure testing complies with organizational quality management frameworks and Oracle Fusion release policies.
• Partner with the Oracle implementation partner to define and implement automation testing strategies aligned with platform modernization goals.
• Work with Oracle and the implementation vendor to validate new functionalities, integrations, and configurations introduced as part of modernization initiatives.
• Participate in design and testing workshops with partners to ensure end-to-end automation coverage across impacted HCM modules.
• Ensure seamless coordination between internal testing teams, implementation partners, and Oracle vendor teams to resolve issues promptly.
• Provide input into release planning, quality sign-offs, and test evidence for modernization milestones.
• Support testing efforts during migration from legacy systems or older Oracle environments to the upgraded platform.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills

• Proficiency in automation frameworks (e.g., Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, OATS, REST Assured).
• Strong understanding of Oracle Fusion HCM architecture and REST/SOAP web services.
• Experience with SQL for backend validation and data-driven testing.
• Knowledge of cloud-based testing and Oracle quarterly patch validation.
• Familiarity with API automation testing for HCM integrations (e.g., HR, Payroll, ERP).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail with a quality-first mindset.
• Effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work independently and within agile teams under tight timelines.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in QA automation testing with at least 2+ years on Oracle Fusion HCM Cloud.
• Hands-on experience in automation testing frameworks and tools.
• Exposure to Oracle Cloud quarterly updates and regression cycles.
• ISTQB or Oracle HCM Cloud certification (preferred).