Lead, Engineering – FLYHUB Standard Bank

To apply computer science theories, principals to create, refactor moderate to complex programs/scripts, integration software services. To design complex specifications, code, test, debug, enhance programs within the Continuous delivery pipelines and provide support, maintenance of systems, programmes. To execute software developer responsibilities according to Engineer practice, standards, frameworks, roadmaps and the architects application standards. Participate in reviews of colleagues’ work.

DevOps Implementation & Automation:
• Oversee the implementation of DevOps principles and practices across the organization.
• Establish and manage CI/CD pipelines for efficient development, testing, and deployment across both cloud platforms.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform in partnership with Cloud engineer and solutions architect.

Cloud Cost Management & Optimization:
• Develop strategies to optimize cloud resource utilization and minimize costs across both AWS and Azure cloud instances
• Implement cloud cost monitoring tools and identify opportunities for cost savings.

Security & Compliance:
• Enforce robust security policies and procedures for cloud deployments on both platforms.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and data privacy laws.

Team Leadership & Collaboration:
• Build and lead a high-performing DevOps team with expertise in both AWS and Azure.
• Foster a collaborative culture between development, operations, product and security teams.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
• Type of Qualification: First Degree
• Field of Study: Information Technology
• Experience Required
• Software Engineering
• Technology
• 5-7 years
• Broad experience in translating business and functional requirements into technical specifications and developing the programming code to create the solutions.
• 8-10 years
• Proven experience in modern engineering practices i.e. dev ops, agile etc., Proven experience across multiple, broad IT Engineering disciplines, with demonstrated specialisation in at least one. Experience within the required scope of expertise

Additional Information
Behavioral Competencies:
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Articulating Information
• Checking Details
• Developing Expertise
• Documenting Facts
• Embracing Change
• Examining Information
• Interpreting Data
• Managing Tasks
• Producing Output
• Taking Action
• Team Working

Technical Competencies:
• Deep understanding of DevOps principles and methodologies.
• Extensive experience with AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud platforms, including their core services, tools, and APIs.
Solid knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Experience with cloud cost management and optimization techniques.
• Strong understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills to manage and motivate a DevOps team.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.