Lead Java Developer

Job Classification

Technology/Domain Specialist II(144454)

TA: Luthando Bower

Closing date: 27 March 2026

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

Application Development

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

Job Responsibilities

• For mutiple Technology or Domain assets within sphere of influence including external components that impact these assets : 
• Provide authoritative technical guidance to stakeholders by leveraging deep expertise in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Ab Initio and microservices-based architectures, spanning multiple technology and domain assets within the sphere of influence, including external and dependent components.
• Act as a trusted advisor to Engineering Leads, Domain Architects, and Divisional Executives, influencing technical direction and decision-making
• Evaluate, influence and recommend technology solutions aligned to organisational architecture, performance, scalability and security requirements
• Define and review Patterns / practices/standards in application of technology or domain
• Guide Code Branching and Merging
• Guide and practise code design, analysis, integration and optimisation to ensure effective application of technology across distributed systems and data integration platforms.Conduct technology and design reviews to assure code quality, architectural consistency, maintainability and adherence to standards.
• Define, implement and continuously review patterns, practices and standards for application development, microservices integration, and Ab Initio-based data pipelines.Guide code branching, merging and release practices, ensuring alignment with CI/CD, DevOps and governance requirements.
• Plan and drive implementation of the agreed technical roadmaps
• Conduct research and development experimentation to test thinking regarding technology or domain applicability
• Participate in special interest groups and confrerences relating to these assets
• Ensure an understanding of technology or domain requirements, performance integrations and optimisation as positioned in organisation
• Assist with and apply troubleshooting to resolve issues
• Evaluate and influence technology decisions
• Mitigate risk by evaluating risks and impacts on  technology or domain
• Update the asset knowledge base
• Conduct internal knowlege sharing sessions
• Provide coaching, mentoring and upskilling of others within area of expertise
• Support the achievement of the  business strategy, objectives and values
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise 
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. staff surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking.
• Conduct self development both by mentoring others and being mentored
• Participate in the talent management practise of the Engineering stream

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

Degree or Diploma in IT

Preferred Certifications

Certificate in relevant Technology or Domain

Minimum Experience Level

Min 8 years IT Experience with 5 years in relevant technologies or domains

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies