Job Description

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

The Senior Software Developer role is responsible for software development, maintenance, testing and production support for the front office suite of applications within Markets.

Are you someone who can: ​

Develop, test, and maintain scalable, reliable, and high-performance applications using Java and C#Have a keen interest in architecting solutionsResolve problems with software and respond to suggestions for improvements or enhancementsTroubleshoot production problems relating to software applicationsCollaborate with IT and Business Stakeholders to understand requirementsDocument work and demonstrate implemented solutions to the teamBe able to align communication with internal clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutionsSuggest areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions and demonstrate POCs

Working hours:

We are an Agile team with backlog grooming, sprint demo, prioritization, and sprint planning ceremonies held in two-week cyclesDelivery of work is targeted and planned quarterly, with a mix of Business-As-Usual (50%) and project work (50%)Development and analyst teams subscribe to a 5-day support and standby roster at a rotational basis of 2-3 week cyclesOur support is handled in two shifts (7am – 2pm being morning, and 2pm – 6pm being afternoon, thereafter is standby until the next day) ensuring smooth systems operations and dealing queriesIn-office at RMB Sandton offices – Mandatory attendance for at least two days a week with the whole team during core business hours andIn-office meetings – Candidate will be expected to attend in-person meetings as and when required.Working from home – Candidate will be required to be 100% online and available within the core business hours, or alternatively arrange to be in the office

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

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3 -6 years technical work experience in a team environment as a software developerBasic understanding of fundamental programming principles (SOLID, Design Patterns, etc.)Solid Java experience, working extensively with J2EE and Spring frameworksSolid C# experience, working mostly with .Net and .Net Core frameworksExperience working with relational (MSSQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL) and no-SQL (MongoDB) databasesJavaScript development experience, working with Angular or React frameworks is a plusBasic experience working with CI/CD tools (Git, Jenkins, Nexus, TeamCity, SonarQube, etc.)Basic experience working with server application software (JBoss WildFly, Apache Tomcat, Microsoft IIS)

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum of 3-6 years technical work experience in a team environment as a software developerExperience with Docker and Docker orchestration frameworksExperience with TeamCity for CI/CD automation and Jenkins for batch process automationExperience with Azure Cloud and basic understanding of cloud technology conceptsBasic experience in python developmentExperience working in and understanding of the Agile methodology, tools and principlesExperience working in the trading and investment banking sector is a plus

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A qualification specializing in software development

PREFERRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related discipline, or equivalent work experience and technical training

REQUIRED SKILLS

Software development best practicesProblem-solving and analytical skillsCommunication and planning skillsAssertiveness and persistence is required to be effective in the front office environmentStrong awareness and interest in the financial markets

You will have access to:

Opportunities to network and collaborateChallenging workingOpportunities 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 toObsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do itLove putting our clients at the forefront of what you do

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Job Details

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

30/04/25

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.