Job Purpose

• To translate macro design into detailed micro designs which will realise the business solution in their relevant areas of focus.
• Translate and communicate the required changes to the programmer community. Develop critical component parts.

Job Responsibilities

• Analyse, advise and where necessary create technical design relevant to their domain and/or advise across product area.
• Provide advice across business units on technological integration opportunities.
• Implement learning’s from post-mortem meetings.
• Deliver work products according to the agreed timelines and within agreed budget.
• Liaise with impacted teams through meetings.
• Consult with other domain players.
• Escalate non-compliance to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide consulting on specific technologies to Architecture.
• Establish and maintain relationships with peers in other domains.
• Recommend and publish technical solutions.
• Interpret the business requirements in order to create technical specifications within own product area with an in-depth understanding of impacts across other Product areas (within project environment).
• Ensure technological integration across applications.
• Delivered systems, products and/or projects which contributed to improved client service.
• See to successful signoff of the test pack on the applicable platforms.
• Review required document(s).
• Analyse level of impact and risk on project and stakeholders.
• Deliver impact analysis artefact including effort estimation and timelines.
• Assign level of impact and risk.
• Review analysis of less complex projects.
• Consider industry trends in technical design areas.
• Deliver optimal solutions within the capability of the technology across multiple domains.
• Participate in building of the current technology landscape.
• Consult on problem solving when requested.
• Provide guidance on the feasibility of proposed technical solutions and suggest alternatives.
• Facilitate technical design sessions and approve component specifications across product domain areas.
• Participate in analyst forums.
• Attend design forums and participate in proof of concepts.
• Advise management on the technical readiness, risk and impact of the proposed implementation to production at all levels of complexity
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values by reviewing Nedbank and Business Unit Plan and ensure delivered systems, process, services and solutions are aligned.
• Identify training courses and career progression for self through input and feedback from management.
• Ensure all personal development plan activities are completed within specified timeframe.
• Share knowledge and industry trends with team and stakeholders during formal and informal interaction.
• Obtain buy-in for developing new and/or enhanced processes (e.g. operational processes) that will improve the functioning of stakeholders’ businesses by highlighting benefits in support of the implementation of recommendations.
• Contribute to a culture conducive to the achievement of transformation goals by participate in Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g. Staff Surveys etc.).
• Participate and support corporate social responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy (e.g. Green Strategy).
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes and systems by identifying and recommending effective ways to operate and adding value to Nedbank. 

Essential Qualifications – NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor of Science: Information Technology , Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Essential Certifications

• Advanced Certification in relevant technologies where available

Minimum Experience Level

• 7-10 years’ experience in programming of which at least 3 years design experience.