Contact person for this position:  Amori Prinsloo

amori@joblinkplacement.co.za

Website: www.joblinkplacement.co.za

Our client in the Banking Sector requires the expertise of an Engineering Lead II to join their team on an initial 12-month contract, subject to the client’s operational requirements.

The successful candidate will be responsible for shaping technical direction, leading engineering initiatives and ensuring alignment between technology solutions, product strategies and broader organisational objectives.  This role requires a strong combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, leadership capability and the ability to influence and guide engineering practitioners across multiple initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Envision, lead and develop fit for purpose, integrated end-to-end technical solutions across multiple technologies and platforms.
• Provide strategic technical direction and establish long-term engineering objectives aligned with organisational goals.
• Lead and oversee multiple engineering initiatives, ensuring effective execution and delivery
• Provide technical leadership, mentorship and guidance to Engineering Lead practitioners and technical teams.
• Drive alignment between engineering strategies, product requirements and programme objectives
• Promote sound architectural principles, engineering best practices and technical standards
• Evaluate emerging technologies and identify opportunities to improve technical capabilities, scalability and operational efficiency
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders, product teams, architects and other technology leaders to translate business requirements into effective technical solutions
• Provide guidance on complex technical challenges, solution design and engineering decisions

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering or a related field
• Extensive experience in software engineering, solution development or technology delivery within complex enterprise environments
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple technical initiatives across different technologies and platforms
• Strong understanding of end-to-end solution design, software engineering principles and enterprise technology environments
• Ability to translate business and product objectives into technical strategies and solutions