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Job Description

As a Senior Engineering Lead - Servicing & Operations IT (API), you will play a crucial role in leading and managing an API development team for the core Policy Administration platform system of Old Mutual.

Experience in applying API frameworks and leading an integration team in Architecture, Design, Development and Orchestration of APIs, for consumption by other technology platforms, systems and channels. This position requires experience in engineering and software delivery, building and developing and retaining high-performance API development teams, working across multi-disciplinary teams. This position is ideal for an experienced IT professional in the fields of software engineering, software delivery management and IT project management, who is a strategic thinker with strong leadership and managerial skills. You will oversee the development and delivery of high-quality software solutions, mentor and guide the engineering team, and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive successful project outcomes.

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a leadership or managerial role.

Strong technical background with proficiency in relevant programming languages and technologies.

Proven experience managing and leading software engineering teams.

Strategic with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership and negotiation skills.

Experience with Agile and Scrum methodologies.

Knowledge of DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD).

Familiarity with cloud platforms and microservices architecture.

Project management certification (e.g., PMP) is a plus.

Independently managing the demands and expectations of business and technology executives.

Managing software service providers and relationships is key.

Collaboration and Managing off-shore and on-shore teams.

Lead the development and maintenance of applications and systems for assigned functional areas or business units. Includes systems analysis and development. OML roles mapped to this profile are: Head of RPP DevOps Platform Engineering, Head of Software Engineering, Platform Engineering Practice Lead, Head of Platforms (OMAO) and Head: RoA Finance and Reporting Platforms.

ResponsibilitiesQuality Assurance

Play an important part in the development of quality procedures and standards by certifying technological processes, qualifying products, and supervising tests.

Project Management

Manage the delivery of a major part of the organization's project management program. Take personal responsibility for a small number of business-critical projects.

Digital Vision and Strategy

Collaborate on development of the digital road map and key strategic enablers, designing the workflow and business processes that allow new applications, products, and services to be rolled out quickly, while ensuring that legacy applications and IT operations are maintained at optimal levels.

Digital Strategy/Transformational Projects Execution

Lead execution of the digital road map, establishing and managing business processes, programs, and projects, resource allocation, key performance indicators (KPIs), and governance activities.

Digital Talent Development

Execute strategy to grow digital talent, ensuring the company delivers on its value proposition for digital talent through its talent development and employee experience plans.

Data-Driven Product and Service Improvement

Lead execution and create the capability for proactively exploring ideas on how to improve digital products/services and user experiences over the long term.

Analysis of "As Is" and "To Be"

Document the most complex "as is" and "to be" processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the "to be" capability to record accurately the change required.

Leadership and Direction

Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the function's strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organization's mission, vision, and values; motivate people to commit to these tenets and do extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.

Performance Management

Manage and report on performance within the department or area of responsibility; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold individuals accountable for achieving them; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.

Information Security

Define business impact of security incidents, and identify and drive recommendations for change to prevent similar incidents.

Budgeting

Manage budget plans for a department. May involve development or delivery or both.

Organizational Capability Building

Evaluate the capabilities of staff within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities. Implement the organization's formal development frameworks within the area of responsibility. Coach and mentor others to support the development of the organization's talent pool.

Application Software Development

Develop the most-complex existing and new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new applications to meet customer requirements.

Application Software Road Map

Define and maintain a roadmap to facilitate complex application software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.

Information and Business Advice

Provide authoritative specialist advice to senior managers at the business unit or regional level to enable the implementation of policy, projects, and change initiatives.

Skills

Action Planning, Action Planning, Adaptive Thinking, Agile Project Management, Budget Management, Change Management, Current State Assessment, Data Compilation, Evaluating Information, Executing Plans, Futures Thinking, Gaps Analysis, IT Implementation, Learning and Development (L&D), Managing Stakeholder Expectations, Oral Communications, Policies & Procedures, Project Life Cycle Management, Project Performance Management (PM), Project Quality Assurance, Project Reporting, Project Risk Management, Project Schedule Management, Project Scope Management, Project Strategy {+ 1 more}

Competencies

Business Insight

Collaborates

Communicates Effectively

Cultivates Innovation

Customer Focus

Decision Quality

Develops Talent

Drives Engagement

Education

NQF Level 9 – Masters

Closing Date

04 February 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

Old Mutual Limited is pro-vaccination and encourages its workforce to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19.

All prospective employees are required to disclose their vaccination status as part of the recruitment process.

Please refer to the Old Mutual’s Covid-19 vaccination policy for further detail. Kindly note that Old Mutual reserves the right to reinstate the requirement to vaccinate at any point if it is of the view that it is imperative to do so.

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