Engineering Lead

Role purpose:
Drive the technical development of products, services and systems that are aligned with vision and designs set out for the venture and/or the product

Transform customer/prospect process paths, technical specifications, technology solution options, solutions architectures and technical roadmaps into software tools and products

Implement the entirety of the technical systems architecture. This includes:
Technical project execution and management

Resource plan execution

Information management plan execution

Security plan execution

Identify technical project execution risks and mitigate these (pre, during & post Prototype/Pilot/PoC)

Manage internal and 3rd party teams tasked to support on software development projects

Ensure regulatory compliance and system security in all technology products built

Ensure compliance with stakeholder, functional, behavioural, system requirements, and other non-functial requirements

Ensure alignment of implemented technical processes with operating models, business cases and venture plans

Support the Design Lead and Business Analyst to ensure that the product specified is feasible and meets the product requirements

Have a clear understanding of
Full stack software development and operational tools and processes

Critical, creative, and strategic thinking

MVP design and technology roadmap development and maintenance

End-to-end technology and software assessment

Articulating pivot points in the design, development, and support of a technical solution

Reengineering and radically simplifying technology associated processes

Technologies and products associated with platform businesses

Understand Design Thinking principles and the Agile Project Management framework

Incorporate human-centric user experience designs in the designs of technology products

Prepare written documentation across all stages of developing, testing, and supporting a product

Must be able to manage the end-to-end technology stack of multiple products running concurrently

Identify existing technology services within the group that can be leveraged before seeking external solutions/suppliers

Build and maintain relationships with the Group Technology Strategy and Architecture Functions to proactively identify synergies or opportunities to leverage existing technology or artefacts

Your responsibilities will include:
Develop technical solutions options, architectures, specifications, and roadmaps and recommend parts to be outsourced vs internal development

Develop high-quality software/application design and architecture

Provide technical subject matter expertise and support in appointing technical service providers and conducting pilots and PoCs.

Identify technical risks and mitigate these (pre, during & post Prototype/Pilot/PoC)

Determine the technologies needed to prototype a concept

Provide technical input into business cases and solution specifications to the Product Manager

Establish technical key performance indicators for product outcomes

Compile technical reports at each incubation and acceleration stage of a product to cascade design considerations, trial findings, and pivot recommendations

Skills
Self-starter attitude with an ability to work in a fast-paced, intellectually demanding and service-oriented environment

Ability to challenge ideas constructively and suggest possible solutions

Ability to develop, test, and maintain code

Ability to diligently consult and update internal technical documentation and developers references and facilitate knowledge sharing

Solid knowledge of agile software design and software development methodologies

Ability to respond to changing priorities and rapidly evolving requirements that may have a direct impact on work products

Collaborate across cross-functional teams

Business-minded, pragmatic and result-oriented

The ideal candidate for this role will have:
Bachelors Degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electronics engineering) will be considered with demonstrated Software Development, Systems Engineering, and Solutions Architecture experience.

3+years of broad experience in translating technical specifications into programming code or user-focused solutions

3+ years of experience in full stack software development using current technologies and standards (incl. mobile apps)

Min 2 years of modern engineering practices, i.e. dev ops and agile hands-on experience

Solid knowledge of hardware architecture, cloud provisioning, virtualisation technologies, major IP protocols, interfaces, and hardware subsystems.

Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills

Ability to apply a disciplined experimental and design thinking approach to Software design, development, testing and support

Responsibility
Develop functional applications across all platforms that are in line with current technologies and standards and publish them to the relevant platform to enhance the functioning and experience of users

Drive effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to meet required targets and deliver value to users.

Review designs created by the Systems Engineer and provide detailed explanations, and argue the pros and cons of proposed design features

Create prototypes, mock-ups, and staging sites for review and feedback

Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support)

Troubleshoot and debug to optimise the performance of tools

Closing date for Applications: 23 February 2023
The base location for this role is, Midrand, Vodacom Campus
The Companys approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.

Vodacom is committed to an organizational culture that recognizes, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.