As a Lead Product Engineer at ABSA Bank, you'll be at the forefront of developing high-performing applications that empower the bank's future. This role is ideal for someone with extensive experience in software development and a passion for leading teams in an agile environment.
Innovative and collaborative, with a strong focus on empowering employees and driving growth.
ABSA Bank is looking for a Lead Product Engineer to join their team in Sandton. In this role, you will be responsible for building scalable, enterprise-grade applications that meet the needs of their customers. You will lead an agile team, applying critical thinking and design skills to solve complex technical problems across front-end, back-end, and integration aspects of development. Your leadership will guide the team through all phases of the development lifecycle, ensuring high-quality solutions are delivered efficiently.
The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in software development, particularly with the ABSA Access channel platform and payment systems. You will be expected to develop high-quality software designs and architectures, create and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and utilize modern observability techniques to enhance application performance. Your role will also involve automating tasks and debugging existing code to improve feature sets.
This position suits someone with a strong background in software engineering and a passion for mentoring others. You should be comfortable working with various tools and technologies, including Jenkins, Azure DevOps, and observability tools like ELK stack and Prometheus. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex challenges, this role could be a great fit for you.
Key responsibilities include: • Leading the development of high-quality software solutions • Managing the full software development lifecycle • Collaborating with technical SMEs to enhance products • Applying design patterns and best practices in development • Ensuring solutions are scalable, resilient, and maintainable.
If you're ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic environment and contribute to the future of banking in Africa, consider applying for this exciting opportunity.
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