Website Absa Group Limited (Absa)
Absa Group Limited is a financial services conglomerate based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is one of Africa's largest diversified financial services groups.
Absa Group Limited is a financial services conglomerate based in Johannesburg, South Africa, and is one of Africa’s largest diversified financial services groups. The company is publicly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) and has a presence in 12 countries across Africa. The company offers a range of retail, business, corporate, and investment banking products and services.
Job Summary
- We are seeking a highly skilled and intellectually curious developer (ideally Full Stack) to join our dynamic team. This role requires a strong foundation in backend development, cloud services, and data processing technologies.
- The ideal candidate is a conceptual thinker who thrives in solving complex problems and building scalable solutions.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend systems using Scala, Spark, and Python
- Build and optimize data pipelines and processing workflows
- Integrate and manage AWS backend services (e.g., Lambda, S3, DynamoDB, ECR + ECS, etc.)
- Collaborate with front-end developers and other stakeholders to deliver full-stack solutions
- Participate in architectural discussions and contribute to technical decision-making
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Troubleshoot and debug applications across the stack
- Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends
- Required Skills & Qualifications
- Proficiency in Scala, Spark, or/and Python
- Strong experience with AWS backend services
- Solid understanding of backend development principles and best practices
- Experience with RESTful APIs, microservices, and serverless architectures
- Ability to think conceptually and solve abstract problems
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with front-end technologies (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices
- Knowledge of containerization tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices (e.g. Terraform)
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree: Information Technology
