Software Engineer

To design, code, test, debug, and maintain programs in development environments. Apply agreed standards and tools, to achieve a well-engineers result. Work within a strict framework of programming standards under supervision of senior technical resources.

Type of Qualification: First Degree in Information Technology

Experience Required
Software Engineering
Technology

5-7 years - Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
8-10 years - Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise.

Skills Required:

Cloud Architecture & Infrastructure (AWS):
Deep understanding of modern elastic cloud architecture patterns.
Solid grasp of cloud networking fundamentals.
Requirement: Relevant AWS accreditation/certification required to operate within the Standard Bank Group (SBG) AWS environment.
Preferred: Knowledge of SBG cloud architecture standards is a strong plus.
Systems & Environment:
Proficient with Linux-based operating systems and core system administration basics.
Strong command-line comfort, including writing, debugging, and running scripts.
Software Development & Integration:
Language: Strong Python programming skills and a working knowledge of the Python data ecosystem.
APIs & Design: Expertise in building and consuming APIs (REST/GraphQL) alongside a solid understanding of system design and integration patterns.
Data & Containerization:
Databases: Strong proficiency in SQL and database management.
Containers: Hands-on experience with containerization technologies (Docker).

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches
Articulating Information
Checking Things
Developing Expertise
Documenting Facts
Embracing Change
Examining Information
Interpreting Data
Managing Tasks
Producing Output
Taking Action
Team Working

Technical Competencies:

Agile Engineering
API Engineering
Automation
Cloud Computing
Continuous Delivery (CD)
Continuous Deployment
Continuous Integration (CI)
Core Systems
Data Engineering
Design Thinking
Error Budgets
Incident Response
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Knowledge Management
Microservices
Non-abstract Large System Design (NALSD)
Observability (Application and Web Analytics)
Platform Engineering
Policy as Code
Post-incidence Analysis
Reliability and Resilience
Security Engineering
Service Level Management
Software Engineering Methods
Software Engineering Tools
Software Foundations
System Integration
Test-driven Design (TDD)
Threat Modelling