Job Description:
Job Title: Technical Lead – NICE Actimize
Location: Johannesburg
Contract Type: Permanent / Contract
Role Purpose
The Technical Lead will be responsible for the end-to-end software development lifecycle of the Actimize Application Suite, including development, customization, unit testing, system testing, and production support across Windows-based environments (Cloud and On-Premises). This role will provide technical leadership while ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and compliant AML (Anti-Money Laundering) solutions.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership
- Lead the design, development, and customization of the Actimize platform.
- Provide technical direction and mentorship to development teams.
- Ensure adherence to best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles.
- Act as the primary technical escalation point for Actimize-related issues.
Actimize Platform Development
- Develop and enhance components within the Actimize Application Suite, including:
- AIS Server and ActOne Application
- AML SAM (Suspicious Activity Monitoring)
- AML CDD (Customer Due Diligence)
- AML WLX (Watch List Filtering)
- Customize Actimize modules using its proprietary development framework and scripting language.
- Design and implement business rules, workflows, and alerts within AML systems.
System Architecture & Integration
- Work on a custom in-house platform underpinning Actimize solutions.
- Design and maintain integrations with external systems, APIs, and data sources.
- Ensure efficient data processing and performance optimization within database environments.
Cloud & Infrastructure
- Support deployments across Windows-based environments, both on-premise and cloud.
- Collaborate with DevOps and infrastructure teams on CI/CD pipelines and environment management.
- Ensure system stability, scalability, and security.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with business stakeholders, compliance teams, and product owners to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- Provide technical input into AML strategies and regulatory compliance initiatives.
- Support audits, risk assessments, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Support & Maintenance
- Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement preventative measures.
- Ensure system uptime and reliability through proactive monitoring.
Required Skills & Experience
- Strong hands-on experience with NICE Actimize (AIS, ActOne, SAM, CDD, WLX).
- Proven experience in AML systems and financial crime compliance solutions.
- Experience working with Actimize proprietary development tools and scripting.
- Solid understanding of database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, or similar).
- Experience in Windows Server environments.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar) is advantageous.
- Strong experience in system integration, APIs, and enterprise application architecture.
- Ability to lead technical teams and deliver complex solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
- Relevant certifications in Actimize, AML, or cloud technologies (advantageous).
Key Competencies
- Leadership and mentoring
- Problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Strong communication and stakeholder management
- Attention to detail and quality focus
- Ability to work in high-pressure, regulated environments
Nice to Have
- Experience in banking or financial services environments
- Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FICA, FATF, etc.)
- Experience with DevOps tools and CI/CD pipelines