Engineering Lead (Security Applications)

OverviewAt Expleo, we are committed to empowering you to take your career to the next level. As a trusted partner in end-to-end engineering, quality services, and management consulting for digital transformation, we offer an environment that fosters growth and innovation. Here, you’ll tackle complex technical challenges, expand your skillset, and collaborate with inspiring, multi-disciplinary teams. Whether you’re working on autonomous vehicles, sustainable aviation, the factories of the future, or next-generation banking technology, you’ll have the opportunity to push your boundaries and grow into a bolder, more confident version of yourself. Join us, and together, we’ll shape the future.

We are looking for an Engineering Lead (Security Applications) to join our dynamic client team in Johannesburg (Hybrid, in office 3 days a week).

The Engineering Lead for the Security team will be responsible for envisioning, leading, and developing integrated, end-to-end technical solutions across multiple technologies within the organisation. This role demands inspirational technical leadership, strategic foresight, and a strong focus on delivering scalable, fit-for-purpose solutions that align with the company’s overarching objectives. The Engineering Lead will play a pivotal role in ensuring that security-related applications are robust and effective, working across the authorisation, verification, and authentication stack. The ideal candidate should possess in-depth knowledge and experience in Security applications, with expertise in biometrics, Identity Security, Authentication methods, IAM (Identity Access Management), Identity Governance, and Authorisation. This position requires a forward-thinking mindset, technical expertise, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver efficient, client-focused, and sustainable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Craft comprehensive end-to-end solution designs considering people, technology, systems, and data to enhance operational efficiency, automation, and client satisfaction.
• Ensure that solution delivery aligns with the organisation's overall business strategy and objectives, leveraging technical insights to meet current and future business needs.
• Analyse technical challenges and problems, formulating solutions that are in line with the organisation’s software architecture principles.
• Provide visionary and technical leadership within the organisation, ensuring best practices and modern approaches are adopted across the IT landscape. Lead by example to promote a culture of continuous improvement.
• Evangelise and drive the adoption of sustainable, modern designs to improve the organisation's IT portfolio, building solutions that are future-proof, efficient, and scalable.
• Take proposed solutions through governance forums and secure acceptance from relevant stakeholders, ensuring solutions meet governance and regulatory requirements.
• Flesh out designs by contributing to both functional and non-functional requirements to ensure solutions are robust, secure, and meet the necessary standards.
• Support engineering teams in troubleshooting and resolving complex or high-impact incidents, ensuring that technical roadblocks are addressed quickly and efficiently.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to infrastructure designs, lower-level system designs, code reviews, and problem-solving activities.
• Engage with the Engineering Lead community through research, presentations, and active participation, sharing knowledge and best practices across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Informatics, Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent work experience is also acceptable.

Essential skills

• Proven expertise in designing end-to-end software systems, including security, integration, and infrastructure design.
• Strong technical acumen with deep knowledge of software application architecture, design patterns, and modelling techniques.
• Experience in troubleshooting within complex software solutions and system environments.
• Proficiency in the full software development lifecycle (SDLC), including DevOps, Agile, and testing methodologies.
• Ability to make sound decisions and maintain accountability in project/product delivery.
• Strong experience with technical design modelling and methods.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to present complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid experience in financial technologies (fintech), banking, start-ups, or financial e-commerce sectors.
• Deep understanding of modern software development practices and the ability to evangelise their adoption.

Desired skills

• Experience working in fintech or financial services sectors.
• Knowledge of cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and modern integration approaches.
• Ability to mentor and guide teams through complex challenges and foster a collaborative culture.

Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the IT industry.

• At least 4+ years of experience in similar roles such as Engineering Lead, Technical Lead, or Solution Architect.

• Proven track record in delivering large-scale projects with accountability for decision-making.