Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.
To lead multiple products or work streams relating to the design and implementation of Cloud solutions, operating across a number of Service Teams across the Group, and proactively engaging with internal stakeholders. To guide and coach less-experienced peers to become more productive and effective team members.
Define, design and govern the enterprise and domain data architecture, to enable trusted, secure, and scalable data usage, ensuring its effective implementation and quality across the organisation. Work with business and technology teams to create strategic data models and understand data flows. Ensure data is converted into meaningful assets to support decision-making and align with business strategies. Ensures that data platforms, models, and integrations support regulatory compliance, risk management, analytics, and digital transformation, while aligning with enterprise architecture standards and business strategy.
Key Responsibilities:
Experience Required
Enterprise Technology & Solutions Architecture
Technology
1-2 years
Leadership experience in driving technical engineering and development teams in the delivery of cloud solutions.
3-4 years
Have experience implementing Continuous Integration or Continuous Delivery processes in engineering teams and lastly, experience leading and integrating test automation into various points in a deployment pipeline and prior programming background in at least one or more languages: C, C++, Java, Perl, Python, Go, or scripting experience in Shell and Perl.
More than 10 years
Require experience in using large scale production systems and technologies, for example load balancing, monitoring, distributed systems, micro services, and configuration management. Designing and executing small to medium scale systems automation projects with strong autonomy. Be familiar with and enthusiastic for software engineering best practices such as testing, continuous integration and continuous delivery. Be familiar with systems and configuration management tools.
Experience: At least 5-7 years of experience in data architecture, enterprise architecture, or related roles with proven track record designing data solutions.
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As a brand with a legacy of over 160 years in Africa, we have a deep understanding and belief in the boundless opportunities that this continent presents. Our vision extends beyond mere geography; it encompasses a profound recognition of the potential for growth that resonates within our people, customers, entrepreneurs, and all who share our unwavering commitment and passion for investing in Africa.
With a presence in 20 countries across sub-Saharan Africa, we have cultivated a diverse community of the most skilled, innovative, and creative minds in the industry. Our purpose is to drive Africa's growth, acting as a catalyst for inclusive and sustainable economic development in the regions we serve. We strive to improve the lives of our fellow Africans by conducting business in an ethical and responsible manner.
As a trusted partner, we consistently set higher standards and aspire to become better with each endeavour. We are more than just a banking institution; we are a driving force behind Africa's growth. Join us on this transformative journey. Together, we have the collective power to propel Africa into the future, making tangible progress for all who proudly call Africa home.
