Technology Platform Lead

Own the Technology Backbone of Global Markets

If you want a role where your decisions actually move the needle — not sit in a slide deck — this is it.
We’re looking for a Technology Platform Lead who can command complex Global Markets environments, elevate engineering standards, and run mission-critical Finance & Risk platforms with authority.

This is for someone who knows the landscape, understands the trade lifecycle cold, and can guide teams through high-pressure delivery without flinching.

What you bring:

• 10+ years in senior technical and management roles within Global Markets or similar high-stakes environments
• 5+ years leading people and building high-performance teams
• Deep mastery of the full software delivery lifecycle
• Strong architectural, integration, data warehousing, and API expertise
• Proven experience across the trading lifecycle, asset classes, risk, and regulatory environments
• Experience with technologies such as:
• C#/.NET
• Control-M, Tibco, Informatica
• Market data & reporting tools
• Java, Python, C#
• Major databases
• Solid grounding in Agile, program/project management, and production support
• A reputation for exceptional stakeholder influence, technical leadership, and strategic thinking
• Genuine passion for coaching, mentoring, and raising engineering maturity

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, investments, accounting, or technology
• Postgraduate business qualification is an advantage
• All qualifications must come from reputable institutions

Reference number: GZ60917
Sandton – Permanent role
Competitive CTC (negotiable based on depth and capability)

Email: az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag
Call: 011 463 3633
Considering a shift in your career landscape? Let’s talk.

Posted on 19 Nov 09:45, Closing date 18 Jan