Technology/Domain Specialist II

Requisition Details & Talent Acquisition Specialist

REQ 141421 - Keabetswe Modise
Closing Date: 03 September 2025

Job Family

Information Technology

Career Stream

Application Development

Leadership Pipeline

Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose

To actively own and be accountable for the overall evolution of multiple Technology or Domain assets while influencing and maintaining the health of the asset. Play a leadership role on the associated COE’s

Job Responsibilities

• For mutiple Technology or Domain assets within sphere of influence including external components that impact these assets : 
• Provide guidance to stakeholders in terms of expertise and experience
• Guide and practice code design, analysis and integration to ensure effective application of technology
• Conduct Technology Reviews of code and design quality assurance
• Drive assets health in the relevant technologies or domains
• Define and review Patterns / practices/standards in application of technology or domain
• Guide Code Branching and Merging
• Play an advisory role to Engineering leads and other stakeholders (Engineering lead and Div execs)
• Collaboration with domain architects and technical consultants ito technology and /or domain roadmaps
• Work within governance and compliance frameworks of the organisation in terms of Technology and domain application
• Provide detailed Technical roadmaps in context of the organisation architecture and interdependent technologies
• 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

Job Responsibilities Continue

• Core Technical Skills & Knowledge
  Software & Infrastructure Architecture
  Proven experience designing scalable, secure, and maintainable systems.
  Ability to architect both cloud-native and hybrid environments.
• DevOps Practices
  Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
  Strong understanding of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Cloud Technologies (Preferably AWS)
  Proficient in deploying and managing services on AWS (EC2, S3, RDS, etc.).
  Familiarity with cost optimization, security best practices, and cloud-native design.
• Linux Systems
  Solid command-line skills and experience managing Linux servers.
  Understanding of system performance, networking, and security configurations.
• Data Engineering & ETL
  Ability to design and implement ETL pipelines.
  Understanding of data modelling, transformation, and integration with analytics platforms.
  Advanced SQL
• REST APIs
  Experience designing, building, and securing RESTful APIs.
  Familiarity with API documentation tools (e.g., Swagger/OpenAPI).
• Information Security (Infosec)
  Knowledge of security principles related to APIs, integrations, and server infrastructure.
  Experience implementing authentication, authorization, encryption, and secure coding practices.
• Application Support & Debugging
  Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills across application layers.
  Experience in incident management, root cause analysis, and performance tuning.
  Ability to lead and provide direction during focus calls and critical issue resolution

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

Preferred Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in IT

Minimum Experience Level

• Min 8 years IT Experience with 5 years in relevant technologies or domains
• Proactive & Self-Driven
  Takes initiative in identifying and solving problems.
  Demonstrates ownership and accountability in projects.
• Continuous Learner and contributor
  Actively keeps up with industry trends, tools, and technologies.
  Engages in certifications, courses, or community contributions.
• Collaborative & Communicative
  Works well in cross-functional teams.
  Communicates technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Certifications

• Certificate in relevant Technology or Domain

Technical / Professional Knowledge

Behavioural Competencies