Openings at NTT Ltd.

Your day at NTT DATA

• The Senior Team Lead, Software Engineering/Architecture is a developing management role, tasked with providing regular operational support to a team of developers, engineers and/or architects by planning, directing and coordinating team activities to ensure that customer and business expectations are met.
• This role ensures that software engineering and architecture projects are delivered on time and within the agreed budget whilst meeting the required quality standards.
• The Senior Team Lead, Software Engineering/Architecture contributes to the development of standards, policies and procedures related to the function.

Key responsibilities:

• Manages the activities of the software engineering/architecture team, setting goals to ensure timely project delivery.
• Provides input to the development, planning, directing, coordination and management of the processes related to software engineering/architecture initiatives and projects.
• Collaborates with internal and external partners to address issues and concerns, resolving them promptly.
• Provides input to ensuring that the relevant procedures and processes are in place and followed throughout the software engineering/architecture lifecycle.
• Works with own team to drive the architectural vision by providing input to translating product requirements into work items that the team can perform and ensures that the tasks are accomplished.
• Coordinates resources and streamlines processes to ensure deliverables are met within the expected timeline.
• Provides input into the design and execution of the software engineering/architecture lifecycle and assists with the associated activities as and when required.
• Provides input to detailed quality assurance and automated testing requirements, processes and guidelines.
• Recommends guidelines on which technologies to leverage to enable scalable system architecture designs.
• Collaborates regularly with product owners and works closely with end users to translate the requirements to the team.
• Monitors the execution of projects from conception to implementation, regularly reporting on project status.
• Responds to requests for proposals (RFP) with complete timelines, deliverables and budget.
• Provides input to the documentation of release packages and ensures the team has access to new releases.
• Remains up to date with current technologies and remains aware of upcoming and new technologies.
• Identifies best practices for software engineering and architecture documentation, assuring designs meet requirements and delivers high quality.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Understanding of the regulatory, risk and compliance environment and requirements.
• Understanding of programming languages, complex programming applications and troubleshooting.
• Understanding of software development, engineering and architecture life cycle process and methodologies.
• Understanding of Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Understanding of all processes related to software including analysis, development, architecture, engineering, design, coding, system and user testing, problem resolution and planning.
• Understanding of build and release processes, environment management and source control management.
• Developing ability to build a cohesive team and to manage people effectively.
• Developing ability to balance and plan the short-term and long-term actions of the team.
• Ability to collaborate and engage with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Academic qualifications and certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering or related field.
• Relevant certifications required.

Required experience:

• Some line manager experience in a technical lead capacity.
• Demonstrated experience building, managing and leading software development, engineering and/or architecture teams.
• Some line manager experience dealing with relevant stakeholders, building strong relationships and negotiating with decision makers and influencers.
• Demonstrated experience of delivering large software projects, utilising Agile or Waterfall methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience of IT in a complex business environment with the ability to translate technical concepts into business terms.
• Demonstrated experience of negotiation or management of third-party services.
• Demonstrated experience of developing and implementing relevant strategies in a multi supplier environment, managing third party services.
• Some previous experience with line management responsibilities and/or allocation of resources within a department or project environment.

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Your day at NTT DATA

• Immerse yourself in a professional work environment, building valuable networks and gaining hands-on experience.
• Engage in daily operational activities, including managing service requests, troubleshooting challenges, and supporting essential business processes.
• Benefit from access to top-tier learning platforms and a curriculum that offers highly regarded international certifications.
• Contribute to corporate social responsibility by participating in volunteer initiatives, fostering team engagement and commitment.

To thrive in this role, you need to have:

• Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, and the ability to prioritize effectively
• A customer service-oriented mindset
• A commitment to delivering high-quality service, with a passion for continuous learning and improvement
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills, along with effective time management
• An analytical mindset with the ability to identify issues and defects
• Familiarity with tools and methodologies relevant to your area of focus
• Passion for continuous improvement and learning.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be based in Johannesburg, or willing to relocate at own cost
• South African citizen
• 26 years old or younger
• Must have a 3-year diploma or degree in IT, Commerce, or Engineering, completed or completing by end of 2025