Lead Product Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION:


Job Title: Lead Product Engineer (Full Stack Java Developer)
Employment Type: 6 months Contract
Work Location: Johannesburg North/Remote


JOB CONTEXT:
We are seeking a Lead Product Engineer with deep experience in production application support for cheque processing and pricing platforms within a high-availability, financial services environment. This is a critical leadership role combining strong technical skills with production oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure the stability, reliability, and evolution of core banking systems.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, test, and deploy high-quality software solutions in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements, design system architecture, and implement innovative solutions.
• Utilize expertise in AWS to design and implement scalable and highly available cloud-based applications.
• Apply CBPR+ principles to ensure data privacy and protection throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Proficiently code in Java 11 or higher, utilizing Spring Boot framework.
• Knowledge of SWIFT standards to enable seamless integration with financial systems.
• Experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management.
• Develop responsive web applications using Angular 13 or higher.
• Utilize Docker for containerization of applications and microservices.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient and automated software delivery processes.
• Familiarity with Rancher for container orchestration and management.
• Work with Trace Transformer to analyze and optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Knowledge of Postgres for database management and development.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS;

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Senior Software Engineer with a focus on AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Strong understanding of concepts like high availability and their application in software development.
• Familiarity with SWIFT standards and their integration into financial systems.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD practices
• Experience with Rancher, Trace Transformer, and Postgres will be highly regarded.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

MANDATORY SKILLS REQUIRED:

• AWS, Java, Spring Boot, and Angular.
• Strong understanding
  
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