Lead Product Engineer

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 North/Remote


JOB CONTEXT:
We are seeking a Lead Product Engineer with deep experience in production application support for cheque processing and pricing platforms within a high-availability, financial services environment. This is a critical leadership role combining strong technical skills with production oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous improvement to ensure the stability, reliability, and evolution of core banking systems.

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.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Previous experience in an application support role will be an advantage.

• Mainframe Cobol 5yrs+
• JCL
• TSO/ISPF
• IMS & DB2

• ISPW
• Code Pipeline
• SNOW

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