JOB DESCRIPTION: Job Title: Specialist Product EngineerEmployment Type: 12 months Contract, HybridWork Location: Johannesburg, Sandton JOB CONTEXT:We are looking for a talented individual to join our Sigma team, a collaborative group of over 12 developers dedicated to enhancing our in-house built pricing and risk platform. This platform provides vital pre- and post-trade pricing and risk capabilities to our Global Markets, Market Risk, and Credit departments. In this role, you will engage with a comprehensive technology stack that includes back-end services, microservices, web APIs, databases, scheduling services, client applications (WPF), websites (Blazor), and Excel add-ins (Excel DNA). While familiarity with AWS is a plus, your primary focus will be on developing and refining our robust in-house solutions. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, we want to hear from you! DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills in an agile team environment to address technical requirements with high-quality solutions.Follow test-driven development principles and engage in constructive code reviews with colleagues.Develop a deep understanding of application functionality, business processes, and workflows.Continuously enhance system and infrastructure monitoring.Support the team in migrating platform components to AWS.Diagnose production issues and assist production support staff.Actively participate in all agile processes.Contribute to project planning and management, including releases, risk management, testing, and integration.SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:5+ years development experience.5+ years expertise in C# .Net development, with specialization in at least one current methodology. 5+ years proficiency in DevOps and Agile methodologies, including tooling, automation, and monitoring. 5+ years5+ years Solid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the application of design patterns and paradigms.5+ years experience with the ability to create and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines.3+ years financial industry experience.TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIREDExpertise in C# .Net development, with specialization in at least one current methodology.Proficiency in DevOps and Agile methodologiesStrong analytical and creative problem-solving skillsSolid understanding of Object-Oriented Design and the application of design patterns and paradigmsCreate and maintain sophisticated CI/CD pipelines.AWS Cloud experience / certificationsMANDATORY SKILLS:C#.NetDevOps and Agile methodologies.Design patterns and paradigms.CI/CDRESTFinancial industry experience.BENEFICIAL AND DESIRED SKILLS:AWS experience / certificationsPACKAGE & REMUNERATION:Compensation will be determined based on qualifications, applicable banking experience, and previous earnings.