FirstRand

Developer III

Randburg Full time

Job Description

To provide IT expertise in designing, configuring, and enhancing systems in alignment with established programming standards and frameworks. This job translates functional specifications into logical and technical designs and develops code for small to medium-sized applications to meet business and technical requirements.
  • Hello Future Developer III

    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, 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:

  • Cultivate and manage objective working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including end-users, SME’s, project managers and senior staff members by  providing input to business requirements and being able to present and sell concepts to clients.
  • Produce program specifications and implement system enhancements by addressing specific business needs and resolving queries.
  • Code, compile, test and implement applications in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Support development environments. Responsible for coding standards and peer reviews.
  • Comply, understand and implement all steps within IT development and meet governance in terms of legislative and audit requirements during programming execution.
  • Assess, identify and mitigate potential risks within the IT programming environment by complying with technology business policy and process requirements (SDLC and change / release management process definition) to ensure operational performance.
  • Design, code, test and debug to obtain a robust solution with supporting documentation.
  • Minimise system downtime through pro-active identification of potential issues and ensure minimisation of recurring problems by managing defects and performing code reviews.
  • Monitor systems post change and pro-actively do performance analysis to ensure there is no system failure due to capacity.
  • Manage own development to increase own competencies and develop technical and business skills.
  • Proactively engage with business units and colleagues to understand underlying needs and opportunities, and identify Information Technology (IT) innovative solutions in a timely manner.
  • Build and maintain large scale Relational and Non-Relational Databases
  • Build data pipelines and algorithms that meets specific business requirements.
  • Perform data quality analysis.
  • Analytical mindset and is curious about data and machine learning.

  • You will be an ideal candidate if you have the following:

  • QualificationDegree in Computer Science or related degree
  • Experience – 3+ years’ related experience.
  • Experience working with Big Data technology (ie. Apache Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Hive etc.) – Beneficial
  • Strong Java experience looking to work with Big Data technologies

  •  You will have access to:

  • Opportunities to network and collaborate.
  • Challenging Working
  • Opportunities to innovate.

  • We can be a match if you are: 

  • Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
  • Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it.

  • Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now!

 

Important Closing Date Note

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

25/03/26

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.