FirstRand

System Engineer - (DevOps Enabled)

Johannesburg Full time

Job Description

Hello future System Engineer (DevOps),

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 Core Banking 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.

We are looking for a skilled System Engineer to join our technology team, where you will play a key role in supporting and evolving enterprise platforms, DevOps pipelines, and modern containerized environments.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in mission‑critical systems, values operational excellence, and enjoys working at the intersection of infrastructure, automation, and application platforms

Are you someone who can:

  • Design, implement, maintain and support enterprise Linux‑based systems
  • Maintain and Support Windows-based systems
  • Support Java and JBoss application platforms
  • Enable CI/CD pipelines using Bitbucket and Bamboo
  • Manage and operate container platforms using Red Hat OpenShift
  • Implement system and application monitoring with AppDynamics, Zabbix, and ScienceLogic
  • Point of escalation for incidents and alerts via PagerDuty
  • Support IT service management processes through ServiceNow
  • Produce technical and operational insights using Power BI
  • Ensure compliance with security, audit, and governance standards

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • Red Hat certification (RHCSA/RHCE or equivalent)

Experience

  • 4–5 years in System Engineering, Linux administration, or DevOps environments
  • Hands‑on experience with Red Hat Linux and OpenShift
  • Experience supporting Java and JBoss platforms
  • CI/CD experience using Atlassian tools
  • Strong operational and troubleshooting capability

Bonus Skills

  • ITIL Foundation
  • Middleware or Java certifications
  • Experience in financial services or regulated environments

You will have access to:

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

Why Join Us?

  • Work on enterprise‑scale, business‑critical platforms
  • Be part of a team focused on modernization and continuous improvement
  • Exposure to DevOps, container platforms, and observability tooling
  • A collaborative environment that values learning and technical mastery

We can be a match if you are:

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

#FNB

#POST

@LI-MM5

 

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.

03/05/26

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.