Lead Product Engineer

Recruiter:

Specd

Job Ref:

JHB002110/Chris

Date posted:

Thursday, February 12, 2026

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 12-month 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: 12 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:

Strong problem-solving skills – able to identify potential or real issues and deliver simple, strategic, and effective solutions.
Confident and highly proficient in your field, with the ability to work independently.
Resilient – you stay focused and effective in high-pressure environments
Resourceful – if you don’t have the answer, you know how to find it, and you bring strong negotiation skills when working with other teams.
Risk identification and risk management – proactive in spotting risks and managing them effectively.
Strong stakeholder engagement – able to build and maintain positive working relationships.
A positive influence within the team, contributing to a collaborative and motivated environment.
Self-starter mindset – proactive, driven, and able to take ownership of your work.
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.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS;

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

MANDATORY SKILLS REQUIRED:

Cobol (minimum 7 years’ experience).
JCL
DB2
Batch and online processing.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS:

IMS.
Easytrieve.
Payments experience.
Understanding of General Ledger.
Data Archiving (Hadoop and AWS Athena/Amber).

PACKAGE & REMUNERATION:

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

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