Personal and Private Banking (PPB) Software Engineer …, Johannesburg

Job Description

Our ground-breaking technology team is playing one of the biggest roles in the future of our organisation. They are the driving force behind our transformation to a digital platform-led organisation. Working in partnership with some of the biggest and best tech companies in the world, our trailblazing engineers are fast-tracking the build of our platform capabilities, as we move beyond financial services into exciting new digital ecosystems. 

The PPB Technology Software Engineering Graduate Programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. The programme combines theoretical learning and practical experience.

By the end of the programme, you will have developed skills in, and gained exposure to:

Design, code, test, debug, and correct programs in software engineering environments within the continuous delivery pipeline, as well as provide support and maintenance of systems. In addition, produce software specifications in accordance with technical requirements and within the framework of software quality assurance standards.Adopt and adhere to suitable and agreed development methodologies and principles through work outputs and behaviours that enable continuous delivery and development across the engineering environment, while ensuring effective collaboration with colleagues and stakeholders to meet required targets and deliver value to clients.Construct, interpret, and execute end‑to‑end system and program tests to verify correct operation of completed systems and enable the delivery of quality code.Develop, complete, and update all required documentation as per the scope, including guidelines and checklists for development and testing purposes, to enhance the technical engineering function.Participate in the evaluation and impact analysis of major design options, new systems, and databases to enable sound, objective decision‑making by ensuring the validity and reliability of data to support data‑driven decisions.Engage with leads to receive feedback on completed work and communicate any concerns, issues, risks, and progress regarding work outputs to enable a culture of continuous development and learning, create awareness of available solutions, and contribute to the bank’s engineering objectives.Actively seek opportunities to shorten development timelines, improve team skills, and enhance cost efficiency of application development activities by contributing to knowledge sharing and training through various channels to support business objectives.Continuously learn and apply new skills and technologies to improve team software delivery and code quality by sharing knowledge and solutions to effectively deliver engineering objectives.Strive to reach mature levels on the Continuum model by building individual and team competence to operate effectively within a continuous delivery environment.Document all work and develop technical support documentation in line with agreed standards, methods, and tools within the portfolio.

Qualifications

Final year undergraduate OR honours OR masters degree (completed or currently completing in 2026) in:

Computer ScienceElectronic EngineeringInformatics, Information SystemsInformation TechnologySoftware DevelopmentSoftware Engineering

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Must be a South African citizenMust be under 30 years of ageNo more than two years’ work experienceMinimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Working collaboratively with othersResilienceCreative problem solving and considered decision makingCuriosity and willingness to learnPositive attitude and self confidenceBusiness acumen

Application closing date: 30 June 2026

Careers

Are you passionate about Africa's potential? Are you driven to win? At Standard Bank Group, a team of over 50 000 dedicated individuals share one common purpose: Africa is our home, we drive her growth. We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a thriving environment where you can bring your whole self to work, pursue your dreams, and see your ideas shape a brighter future for Africa. Join us, if you're ready to turn your passion into impact and make a real difference as part of a dynamic team.