Head Site Reliabilit....
Head Site Reliability Engineering
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03-04-2024
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Job Description
Req ID : 2684113
Title Head Core Technology (Head Site Reliability Engineering)
Description
Our client is an Africafocused integrated digital payments and commerce company that facilitates the electronic circulation of money as well as the exchange of value between individuals and organizations on a timely and consistent basis. Our vision is to build an Africa where payment is a seamless part of everyday life.
The Head Core Technology manages the effective deployment of solutions through the combined application of software engineering and systems administration practices to support multiple business divisions in this fastpaced payment industry.
Responsibilities
Direct and oversee infrastructure developments and maintenance to ensure the continuous availability reliability and stability of all applications to ensure minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
Ensure system reliability for the production critical databases; webbased consumerfacing applications (VMbased and containerized); and our core payment switch.
Determine the vision and strategy for the core technology team in line with enterprise architecture and overall business objectives. Develop a strategic architecture plan ensuring data features are prioritized appropriately estimates are reliable and benefits can
be realized and design activities are proactively monitored and tracked.
Lead definition of architectural standards for all technology services and components (applications data integration technology security business).
Present business and IT leaders with signatureready recommendations for adjusting policies and projects to achieve target business outcomes that capitalize on relevant digital disruptions.
Elicit the most complex business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews document analysis workshops and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
Identify and communicate the actions needed to implement the functions strategy and business plan within the business area or department; explain the relationship to the broader organizations mission vision and values; motivate people to commit to these
and to doing extraordinary things to achieve local business goals.
Drive the security of all applications ensuring that the appropriate security program is in place to minimizes breeches and ensure the uninterrupted availability of the infrastructure. Lead in detecting and analyzing identified vulnerabilities and remediate any security gaps in line with the security incident management procedure.
Develop implement and drive adherence to business activities within the area of responsibility comply with relevant external regulatory technology governance and internal policies to minimize business risk and to protect the reputation of the
organization.
Manage and report on the performance of a substantial diverse team; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports or project / account team members and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where
necessary to ensure the achievement of team / personal objectives.
Use the organizations formal development framework to identify the teams individual development needs. Enable the team to deliver by providing technical guidance coaching development and feedback to ensure that they are able to deliver the required
quality while also contributing to their engagement.
Behavioral Competencies
Behavioral Competencies
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example measures and tracks teams and own performance and helps the team learn from success failure and feedback.
Makes sense of complex high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example asks questions to encourage others to think differently and enrich their analyses of complex situations. Accurately defines the key
elements of complex ambiguous situations.
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals. For example leverages insights to shape and drive critical initiatives. Shares industry developments with the team; helps them grasp business and industry fundamentals and
understand how they contribute.
Develops and delivers multimode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example tailors communication content and style to the needs of others. Pays attention to others input and perspectives asks
questions and summarizes to confirm understanding.
Operates effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear. For example remains calm and positive and keeps others focused during transitions or chaotic situations. Provides coaching or support to keep people moving forward despite
incomplete information.
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done with a focus on continuous improvement. For example encourages and rewards continuous improvement and quality outcomes. Equips others to handle daytoday tasks effectively
on their own. Integrates systems to improve quality and service.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example stays focused on plans and improvises in response to changes including risks and contingencies. Aligns own teams work with other workgroups. Looks ahead to
determine and obtain needed resources to complete plans.
Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency high energy and enthusiasm. For example takes timely action on important or difficult issues. Identifies and pursues new opportunities that benefit the organization.
Creates new and better ways for the organization to be successful. For example motivates others to find new and better ways to address challenges; provides support and resources for promising ideas. Encourages people to incorporate varied perspectives
to strengthen the innovation process.
Builds strongidentity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals. For example connects with others on team projects and leverages their strengths and knowledge to deliver the best possible results.
Champions the decisions of the team and operates in a way that builds team spirit.
Uses compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others. For example gives many insightful suggestions and offers thoughtful positions once informed about the issues. Thinks carefully and solicits insight into how to build a compelling argument that resonates with others interests.
Requirements
Position Requirements
Formal Education & Certification
University degree in the field of computer science or STEM major (Science
Technology Engineering and Math) or related field.
Knowledge & Experience
Minimum of 12 years of IT and business/industry work experience including architecture
design and systems deployment software lifecycle management site reliability
engineering and infrastructure automation
Leadership experience in managing multiple large crossfunctional teams or projects
and influencing senior level management and key stakeholders.
Solid knowledge of Electronic funds transfer process with minimum of 8 years
experience.
Requires exposure to multiple diverse technologies and processing environments.
Minimum of 5 years experience in managing teams
Experience with the popular public clouds such as AWS and Azure.
Indepth knowledge of various database technology including relational databases real
time databases and NoSQL databases.
Experience developing for and managing Kubernetes clusters
Experience creating automated software development build pipelines
Indepth knowledge with various techniques and tools for implementing and supporting
infrastructureascode and automations such as Ansible Terraform and C
Employment Type
Full Time
Key Skills
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