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Engineer, Release Train at Standard Bank Group | Apply Now
30 Baker Street, Rosebank, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Full Time
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About the Organisation
Standard Bank, founded in 1862, is one of South Africa's oldest and largest financial institutions. With its headquarters in Johannesburg, the bank plays a significant role in the African continent's economy. It offers a wide range of services, including personal and business banking, corporate and investment banking, wealth management, and more.
Standard Bank is known for its extensive branch network across South Africa and its presence in over 20 African countries. The bank’s commitment to innovation is evident in its digital banking solutions, which provide customers with convenient, secure ways to manage their finances.
Standard Bank Group is a leading African banking group focused on delivering exceptional client experiences and enabling sustainable growth. Headquartered in Johannesburg, the bank provides a wide range of financial services and digital banking solutions across personal, private, business, corporate, and investment sectors in Africa and beyond.
Job Title
Engineer, Release Train at Standard Bank Group
Standard Bank Group
Job Description
As the Engineer, Release Train, you will lead and manage the release train, orchestrating the delivery of complex solutions spanning multiple teams, departments, clients, and geographies. You will coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs), oversee value stream alignment, and eliminate delivery bottlenecks. Your role will require deep technical expertise in CI/CD, DevOps, cloud platforms, infrastructure as code, container orchestration, and software architecture. The position also involves mentoring junior engineers, collaborating with stakeholders, and continuously optimizing solution delivery strategies.
Duties, Roles and Responsibilities
Lead and manage the Release Train and coordinate Agile Release Trains (ARTs)
Facilitate large, complex program deliveries across business units and geographies
Design, build, and optimize scalable CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and resolve development bottlenecks
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud-based infrastructure
Use Docker and Kubernetes for container management
Promote and enforce best practices in software development and delivery
Provide technical mentorship and leadership to engineering teams
Monitor system performance and implement necessary improvements
Align solution delivery strategies with business goals
Integrate innovative technologies for continuous delivery improvements
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Education & Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
Certified SAFe® Program Consultant (SPC) or equivalent Agile certification
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years in software engineering or solution architecture
5–7 years in platform and operating system management
10+ years in enterprise-level technology solution design and implementation
Experience as a Scrum Master using Kanban
Proven experience in program management and coordination of multiple projects
Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP
Proficient in CI/CD tools, Infrastructure as Code, Docker, Kubernetes
Skilled in Python, Java, or JavaScript
Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Behavioral Competencies:
Embracing Change
Making Decisions
Team Working
Resolving Conflict
Upholding Standards
Pursuing Goals
Exploring Possibilities
Taking Action
Technical Competencies:
Agile Development, Planning, and Estimation
Agile Metrics and Stakeholder Management
Viability Assessments and Solution Architecture
How to Apply
Apply online through the Standard Bank careers portal below
