Job Description

Hello Future Application Development Manager

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.
As part of our team in Finxact, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Are you someone who can:

• Provide input into the budgeting process and monitor utilization for the financial year according to the operational plan
• Produce or review budget reports to make sure they accurately reflect work activity
• Ensure financial documentation is maintained to support accurate record keeping and future legislative requirements
• Escalate potential budget risks that may lead to increased costs or financial losses
• Present work proposals on planned activities that will require financial resources
• Guide and mentor development teams to deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Promote collaboration, inclusivity, and knowledge sharing across teams.
• Improve developer experience and reduce change failure rates.
• Drive more frequent and reliable deployments.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Minimum 5 years in IT, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Exposure to commercial banking systems, especially financials and user information.
• Experience in the banking industry is advantageous.

Tech Stack

• Languages & Frameworks: Java and Spring boot
• DevOps Tools: Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, CI/CD pipelines
• Messaging & Streaming: Apache Kafka
• Databases: SQL (e.g., PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server), NoSQL (e.g., MongoDB)
• Cloud & Infrastructure: AWS, Azure, or private cloud environments
• Monitoring & Logging: ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Prometheus, Grafana

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

12/09/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.