Standard Bank Group
Lead Platforms Engineer
Windhoek, Khomas Region, Namibia
Posted August 11, 2026
Job description
To perform various tasks and activities, including supporting the management and maintenance of IT systems at Standard Bank. Help ensure systems are stable, secure, and operate smoothly by monitoring, resolving issues, applying updates, and assisting with the deployment of new solutions. Collaborate with stakeholders to improve system performance and ensure high availability.
• Bachelor of Information Technology, Computer Science or related.
• Project management experience is advantageous
Experience
• 5-7 years of which 1-2 years should have been in a supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience in managing different systems, including tasks like setup, configuration, and maintenance. Ability to monitor system performance and take steps to optimise efficiency. Experience supporting data backup and recovery processes to ensure data protection.
Behavioural Competencies:
• Adopting Practical Approaches
• Checking Things
• Empowering Individuals
• Exploring Possibilities
• Interpreting Data
Technical Competencies:
• Availability Management
• Cloud Platform Engineering
• Configuration Management
• Systems Integration and Build
• Systems Patterns Integration
Key Impact Areas:
• Provide technical input to help design tailored solutions that meet business needs and improve efficiency.
• Participate in planning and executing IT projects, ensuring deliverables meet set objectives and standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, maintenance, and support of the IT domain, following best practices and standards.
• Contribute to the ongoing development, maintenance, and support of the IT domain, following best practices and standards.
• Review system requests and design proposals to help improve performance and system efficiency, coordinating with internal and external teams.