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.

We're looking for a Senior Specialist IT Systems Developer to join our organization in Johannesburg, South Africa. In this role, you will take ownership of designing, developing, and maintaining sophisticated IT systems with a focus on the Muelsoft platform. As a senior-level professional, you will combine technical expertise with analytical thinking to deliver robust, scalable solutions that drive organizational success. Your detail-oriented approach and organizational skills will be essential in managing complex development projects and mentoring junior team members.

• Design, develop, and deploy advanced IT systems and applications using the Muelsoft platform, ensuring adherence to best practices and organizational standards
• Analyze system requirements and translate them into efficient technical solutions, demonstrating strong problem-solving capabilities
• Write clean, maintainable code and conduct thorough code reviews to ensure quality and consistency across development projects
• Develop and optimize databases, APIs, and system integrations to enhance performance and functionality
• Troubleshoot and debug complex system issues, implementing effective solutions in a timely manner
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and code to support knowledge transfer and organizational continuity
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including business analysts, quality assurance, and infrastructure teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Implement security best practices and ensure compliance with organizational policies and industry standards
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
• Participate in code version control management and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends relevant to IT systems development

**Required Skills and Experience:**

• 7+ years of professional experience in IT systems development and software engineering
• Advanced proficiency with the Muelsoft platform and related technologies
• Strong programming expertise in multiple languages relevant to systems development
• Demonstrated experience in systems architecture and design
• Solid knowledge of database management, optimization, and SQL
• Proficiency with version control systems and collaborative development tools
• Experience with API development, integration, and web services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent technical documentation and communication abilities
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC) methodologies

**Preferred Skills and Experience:**

• Experience leading technical projects or mentoring development teams
• Knowledge of cloud-based systems development and deployment
• Expertise in performance optimization and system scalability
• Experience implementing security protocols and best practices
• Familiarity with Agile or Scrum development methodologies
• Background in enterprise software development environments

**Domain Expertise:**

• IT Systems Architecture
• Enterprise Application Development
• Muelsoft Platform Specialization

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