Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa 1001 Absa Bank Full time

Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer page is loaded Lead Mainframe Platform Engineer Apply remote type Hybrid locations Randburg time type Full time posted on Posted 6 Days Ago job requisition id R Empowering Africa's tomorrow, story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary
Build high-performing, scalable, enterprise-grade Platform services & build capability in others to do the same.

This includes but is not limited to applying critical thinking, design thinking and problem solving skills in an agile team environment to solve complex technical problems with high quality solutions & leading all phases of the development lifecycle to deliver against business requirements at an optimal cost to serve.

Job Description The Mainframe Lead is a key player in ensuring the smooth functioning, quality, and alignment of mainframe applications with organizational goals.

Their role involves a combination of technical expertise, leadership, and strategic thinking.

This hands-on approach suggests that the Mainframe Lead is not only a leader but also a technical expert actively involved in the day-to-day operations of mainframe application development and maintenance.

The ability to interpret requirements, make independent decisions, and collaborate effectively is crucial for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Applications Impact Remediation:
Guide the team in addressing the impact of technology changes on mainframe applications.
Conduct hands-on mainframe application impact analysis and propose remediation strategies.

Technical Expertise:
Demonstrate proficiency in mainframe technologies to actively participate in analysis, enhancement, testing, and integration processes.
Provide leadership and support in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.

Release Management:
Coordinate release management activities for mainframe applications.
Ensure seamless integration of changes into the existing environment.

Collaboration and Coordination:
Work closely with different application owners and users to understand their requirements and concerns.
Foster collaboration between team members and stakeholders.

Quality Assurance:
Standardize quality assurance procedures for mainframe software.
Oversee testing and debugging processes to maintain high-quality software.

Problem Resolution:
Research and address complaints related to software issues.
Propose necessary adjustments and recommendations for resolving complex software-related challenges.

Strategic Understanding:
Understand the department, segment, and organizational strategy.
Align work with operating objectives and identify linkages to related areas.

Decision-Making:
Make informed decisions regarding work methods, especially in ambiguous situations.
Operate with minimal direction, demonstrating independence and initiative.

Compliance:
Follow established guidelines and procedures in all aspects of the role.
Ensure compliance with organizational standards and policies.

Minimum requirements:

First Degree in Information Technology3-4 years experience in risk management and identifying mitigating strategies and plans5-7 years proven experience in mainframe ESM software.


  • Demonstrated experience in identifying, reporting, and finding solutions in new and existing software.

Strong hands-on experience with installation and configuration of mainframe products and software5-7 years strong IT understanding, gaining insight into digital and platform operating models and information security trends and solutions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree:
Information TechnologyAbsa Bank Limited is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

In compliance with the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.

Absa Bank Limited reserves the right not to make an appointment to the post as advertised About UsTruly AfricanWe are a diversified standalone African financial services group, delivering an integrated set of products and services across personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth, investment management and insurance.

Absa Group Limited is listed on the JSE and is one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around employees.

We own majority stakes in banks in Botswana, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Mozambique, the Seychelles, South Africa, Tanzania (ABSA Bank in Tanzania and National Bank of Commerce), Uganda and Zambia.

We also have representative offices in Namibia and Nigeria, as well as insurance operations in Botswana, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Zambia.

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