Lead Java Developer

Job Classification
Technology/Domain Specialist II (144454)
TA: Luthando Bower
Closing date: 27 March 2026

Job Family
Information Technology

Career Stream
Application Development

Leadership Pipeline
Manage Self: Professional

Job Purpose
The Technology/Domain Specialist is tasked with delivering technical leadership and strategic guidance across various technology and domain assets, with a particular emphasis on Java 17+, Spring Boot, Ab Initio, and microservices-based integration platforms. Functioning within a complex and highly regulated environment, this role guarantees that technology solutions are resilient, scalable, secure, and in line with the organization’s architectural vision and business objectives.

Job Responsibilities

For multiple Technology or Domain assets within the area of influence, including external components that affect these assets:

• Offer expert technical advice to stakeholders by utilizing extensive knowledge in Java 17+, Spring Boot, Ab Initio, and microservices-based architectures, covering a variety of technology and domain assets within the area of influence, along with external and dependent components.

• Serve as a reliable advisor to Engineering Leads, Domain Architects, and Divisional Executives, shaping technical direction and decision-making processes.

• Assess, influence, and recommend technology solutions that align with organizational architecture, as well as performance, scalability, and security standards.

• Establish and evaluate patterns, practices, and standards in the application of technology or domain.

• Provide guidance on code branching and merging.

• Direct and practice code design, analysis, integration, and optimization to guarantee effective technology application across distributed systems and data integration platforms. Conduct technology and design assessments to ensure code quality, architectural coherence, maintainability, and compliance with standards.

• Define, implement, and continuously assess patterns, practices, and standards for application development, microservices integration, and Ab Initio-based data pipelines. Guide code branching, merging, and release practices, ensuring compliance with CI/CD, DevOps, and governance protocols.

• Strategize and drive the execution of the agreed technical roadmaps.

• Engage in research and development initiatives to explore the applicability of technology or domain concepts.

• Participate in special interest groups and conferences related to these assets.

• Ensure a thorough understanding of technology or domain requirements, performance integrations, and optimization as established within the organization.

• Assist with and apply troubleshooting techniques to address issues.

• Evaluate and influence technology-related decisions.

• Mitigate risks by assessing the potential impacts on technology or domain.

• Update the asset knowledge repository.

• Facilitate internal knowledge-sharing sessions.

• Provide coaching, mentoring, and skills enhancement to others within the area of expertise.

• Support the achievement of business strategies, objectives, and values.

• Stay updated on advancements within the field of expertise.

• Ensure personal development and effectiveness in fulfilling roles and responsibilities.

• Contribute to Nedbank's culture-building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys, etc.).

• Engage and support corporate responsibility initiatives aimed at achieving business strategies.

• Seek opportunities to enhance business processes, models, and systems through agile thinking.

• Pursue self-development by mentoring others and receiving mentorship.

• Participate in the talent management practices within the Engineering stream.

Essential Qualifications - NQF Level
Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Preferred Qualification
Degree or Diploma in IT

Preferred Certifications
Certificate in relevant Technology or Domain

Minimum Experience Level
At least 8 years of IT experience, with 5 years in related technologies or domains

Technical / Professional Knowledge

• Asset management
• IT asset management processes
• Data Warehousing
• Information Technology (IT) architecture

Behavioural Competencies

• Decision Making
• Courage
• Stress Tolerance
• Quality Orientation

Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills

• Emotional Intelligence Essentials
• Conflict Resolution

Please reach out to the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566.