Lead Product Engineer

Recruiter:

Specd

Job Ref:

JHB002017/Chris

Date posted:

Monday, May 26, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Lead Product Engineer for one of our esteemed clients in the banking industry. This is a fantastic opportunity for a 6-month rolling employment contract.
Join a dynamic team and make a significant impact in the banking sector!

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title: Lead Product Engineer
Employment Type: 6 months Contract
Work Location: Johannesburg, CBD

JOB CONTEXT:
Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge that impacts the international banking community? We’re looking for a talented individual to lead our Product Engineering efforts. You will develop customized solutions tailored to our unique needs, drive our development goals in a timely and cost-effective manner, and collaborate with a dynamic team to ensure successful project execution — with a key focus on Production Application Support for our Cheques and Pricing applications, which are critical to our operational success.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide production support for COBOL-based applications, including issue investigation and resolution.
Analyze and troubleshoot system problems, providing timely and efficient fixes.
Participate in root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions to recurring issues.
Enhance and maintain legacy COBOL applications to meet evolving business requirements.
Work collaboratively with QA, business analysts, and other developers to deliver robust solutions.
This position includes 24/7 standby responsibilities on a rotational basis

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

5 years development experience.
Previous experience in an application support role will be an advantage.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.

TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

Mainframe Cobol 5yrs+
JCL
TSO/ISPF
IMS & DB2
ISPW
Code Pipeline
SNOW

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION:

Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable banking experience, and previous earnings.

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