Overview
Senior Technical Consultant Jobs in Sandton, South Africa at The Focus Group
Overview
Join a leading financial institution dedicated to innovation and excellence in banking, as we seek a Senior Technical Consultant to shape and steer our enterprise technology architecture. This pivotal role offers an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence strategic technology decisions that drive customer-centric solutions, digital transformation, and operational agility.
Responsibilities
- Define and drive the enterprise technology architecture strategy aligned with the organization’s business goals.
- Act as the primary technical authority across Group Technology.
- Guide decision-making on technology platforms, standards, and frameworks.
- Provide leadership on emerging technologies such as cloud, API ecosystems, and data platforms.
- Oversee the integration of systems and solutions across diverse technology environments.
- Ensure seamless interoperability between core banking systems, digital channels, and enterprise platforms.
- Define and enforce architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks.
- Establish and maintain architecture governance processes.
- Ensure all technology solutions meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements.
- Review and approve major technical designs and solution blueprints.
- Translate business strategy into technology roadmaps and execution plans.
- Partner with business stakeholders to enable customer experience, innovation, and growth.
- Support digital transformation initiatives across the bank.
- Drive development of scalable, future-fit solutions.
- Promote reusability and standardization across platforms.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve system performance, and increase agility.
- Grow and mentor architects, engineers, and technical specialists.
- Build a strong technical community of practice within the organization.
- Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.
- Influence recruitment and development of high-calibre technical talent.
- Engage with executive leadership, business units, external vendors, and partners.
- Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.
- Represent Group Technology in strategic forums.
- Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and internal policies.
- Identify and mitigate technology risks impacting the bank.
Qualifications
- Proven senior technical leadership experience within banking, consulting, or financial services.
- Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture, technology standards, and governance.
- Strong expertise in emerging technologies like cloud computing, APIs, and data platforms.
- Strategic thinker with excellent decision-making abilities.
- Proficiency in analytics, architecture, C programming, agile methodologies, and Dev Ops.
- Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrable experience guiding large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.
Familiarity
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
- API ecosystems and data architecture
- Regulatory and security compliance frameworks
What We’ll Give You
- A dynamic contract role within a prestigious financial institution.
- The opportunity to influence technology strategy at the highest level.
- A hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.
- Competitive remuneration package.
Embark on a journey to shape the future of banking technology. If you are a visionary leader with the expertise to implement innovative solutions, we invite you to apply and join our mission to redefine financial services through technology.
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Title: Senior Technical Consultant
Company: The Focus Group
Location: Sandton, South Africa
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