Senior Technical Consultant

The Focus Group Sandton, South Africa 25 June 2026 Senior Contract On-site 10 - 15 years Skills Agile methodologies Analytics Architecture C DevOps Strategic Thinking Industries Banking Consulting Financial Services Job Description <p>Join a leading financial institution dedicated to innovation and excellence in banking, as we seek a Senior Technical Consultant to shape and steer our enterprise technology architecture. This pivotal role offers an extraordinary opportunity for a seasoned professional to influence strategic technology decisions that drive customer-centric solutions, digital transformation, and operational agility.</p><p><strong>Duties:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Define and drive the enterprise technology architecture strategy aligned with the organization’s business goals.</p></li><li><p>Act as the primary technical authority across Group Technology.</p></li><li><p>Guide decision-making on technology platforms, standards, and frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Provide leadership on emerging technologies such as cloud, API ecosystems, and data platforms.</p></li><li><p>Oversee the integration of systems and solutions across diverse technology environments.</p></li><li><p>Ensure seamless interoperability between core banking systems, digital channels, and enterprise platforms.</p></li><li><p>Define and enforce architecture principles, standards, and governance frameworks.</p></li><li><p>Establish and maintain architecture governance processes.</p></li><li><p>Ensure all technology solutions meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements.</p></li><li><p>Review and approve major technical designs and solution blueprints.</p></li><li><p>Translate business strategy into technology roadmaps and execution plans.</p></li><li><p>Partner with business stakeholders to enable customer experience, innovation, and growth.</p></li><li><p>Support digital transformation initiatives across the bank.</p></li><li><p>Drive development of scalable, future-fit solutions.</p></li><li><p>Promote reusability and standardization across platforms.</p></li><li><p>Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve system performance, and increase agility.</p></li><li><p>Grow and mentor architects, engineers, and technical specialists.</p></li><li><p>Build a strong technical community of practice within the organization.</p></li><li><p>Promote knowledge sharing and continuous learning.</p></li><li><p>Influence recruitment and development of high-calibre technical talent.</p></li><li><p>Engage with executive leadership, business units, external vendors, and partners.</p></li><li><p>Communicate complex technical concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.</p></li><li><p>Represent Group Technology in strategic forums.</p></li><li><p>Ensure adherence to regulatory frameworks and internal policies.</p></li><li><p>Identify and mitigate technology risks impacting the bank.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Proven senior technical leadership experience within banking, consulting, or financial services.</p></li><li><p>Extensive knowledge of enterprise architecture, technology standards, and governance.</p></li><li><p>Strong expertise in emerging technologies like cloud computing, APIs, and data platforms.</p></li><li><p>Strategic thinker with excellent decision-making abilities.</p></li><li><p>Proficiency in analytics, architecture, C programming, agile methodologies, and DevOps.</p></li><li><p>Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to diverse audiences.</p></li><li><p>Demonstrable experience guiding large-scale digital transformation initiatives.</p></li><li><p>Minimum of 10 years’ relevant experience.</p></li></ul><p><strong>Familiarity with the following:</strong></p><ul><li><p>Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)</p></li><li><p>API ecosystems and data architecture</p></li><li><p>Regulatory and security compliance frameworks</p></li></ul><p><strong>What We’ll Give You:</strong></p><ul><li><p>A dynamic contract role within a prestigious financial institution.</p></li><li><p>The opportunity to influence technology strategy at the highest level.</p></li><li><p>A hybrid work environment supporting work-life balance.</p></li><li><p>Competitive remuneration package.</p></li></ul><p>Embark on a journey to shape the future of banking technology. If you are a visionary leader with the expertise to implement innovative solutions, we invite you to apply and join our mission to redefine financial services through technology.</p>