Description:
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 dont 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;
Bachelors 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.
12 Feb 2026;
from:
gumtree.co.za