Senior Manager: DevOps Platforms, Processes and Tooling

3 days ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa MoMo from MTN Full time
Senior Manager: DevOps Platforms, Processes and Tooling

Fintech is entering a new phase where operational and commercial excellence has become critical for success. We at MTN believe this is a game changer in terms of our business strategy. We are looking at an incumbent to join us as we build a successful business together.

As part of your portfolio as a Senior Manager: DevOps Platforms, Processes and Tooling, you will be:

  • Responsible to develop and maintain the strategy and implementation of DevOps processes and tooling across Group Finco to meet current and future enterprise software and application needs. This includes DevSecOps, management of production and non-production environment, disaster recovery, cloud migration strategy and implementation, and operations management.
  • Responsible to oversee and manage the following DevOps & Engineering portfolios within the Technology Function:
  • Process Management
  • Testing & Tooling
  • Accountable to contribute to Finco's overall strategic goals through software and application development that meets and exceeds the intent of the design of the application.
  • Required to keep abreast of current trends in applications development and design concepts and technologies.
  • Responsible to support GM Platform, DevOps & Engineering and providing monthly reports to the Fintech Executive and/or Group Finco Exco relating to progress made in accordance with the delivery of the DevOps & Engineering roadmap from both project, implementation, and performance perspectives.

The incumbent must have the following:

  • Minimum of 4-year tertiary degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in telecommunications, insurance, banking, mobile money, or software engineering.
  • Manager track record of 3-4 years or more; with at least 3 years' experience in telecommunications, software engineering, business critical applications design and development.
  • Hands on experience in managing, leading and implementing innovative insurance products and initiatives.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit, self-driven and ability to motivate a fast-paced team.
  • Worked across diverse cultures and geographies.

Ready to make and drive the change with us? Apply now

Closing date: 12 February 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.

Should you not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology and Consulting

Industries

Telecommunications, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Banking

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