Associate Director – Lead Engineer

Company DescriptionAt Deloitte, our purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and society. This is the lens for which our global strategy is set. It unites Deloitte professionals across geographies, businesses, and skills. It makes us better at what we do and how we do it. It enables us to deliver on our promises to stakeholders, while creating the lasting impact we seek.Harnessing the talent of 450,000+ people located across more than 150 countries and territories, our size and scale put us in a unique position to help change the world for the better—by bringing together the services we provide, the societal investments we make, and the collaborations we advance through our ecosystems.Deloitte offers career opportunities across Audit & Assurance (A&A), Tax & Legal (T&L) and our Africa Consulting Services business, which is made up of Strategy, Risk & Transactions (SR&T) and Technology & Transformation (T&T).Are you ready to apply your knowledge and background to exciting new challenges? From learning to leadership, this is your chance to take your career to the next level.About Africa Consulting ServicesDeloitte’s Africa Consulting Services has always been about helping our clients and our people move forward. It’s important that we do the same for our business: celebrating how far we’ve come, and always preparing to take our next, big steps towards a global future. We’re moving and evolving on our journey to be an undisputed leader in consulting, globally and in all major markets. Together, we will achieve our aspirations through a relentless focus on our shared strategic agenda. The Global Consulting Platform is working globally across our practices and borders – giving our business, clients and people the global experience that’s essential in today’s world.What impact will you make?Every day, your work will make an impact that matters, while you thrive in a dynamic culture of inclusion, collaboration and high performance. As the undisputed leader in professional services, Deloitte is where you’ll find unrivalled opportunities to succeed and realize your full potential.Job DescriptionMain Purpose of JobAs the Engineering Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality software solutions that deliver exceptional value to our clients. You will lead technical discussions with clients, mentor junior team members, and contribute to architectural decisions that shape the future of our products.Working cross-functionally, you will drive engineering excellence, advocate for best practices, and foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.The role will also focus on accelerating the growth of the business by leading enterprise-wide, high profile and complex multi-year programs while trailblazing the market and forging strong C-suite business relationships with key clients.Your role as a leaderAt Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. In addition to living our purpose, Managers across our organization:Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunitiesDeliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and bordersInfluence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior peopleUnderstand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction.Key Performance Areas Software Engineering DeliveryEnsure reliable, high-quality delivery of software solutions. Key responsibilitiesLead the design, development, testing, and deployment of software systems.Ensure engineering delivery aligns with product roadmaps and business objectives.Ensure solutions meet performance, reliability, and scalability requirements. Technical Architecture & Solution DesignEnsure robust, scalable, and maintainable system architectures. Key responsibilitiesDefine system architecture and engineering design standards.Review and approve key technical decisions and solution designs.Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture and platform strategies.Lead technical design reviews and architectural governance.Guide the adoption of modern engineering patterns (microservices, APIs, event-driven architecture). Cloud Platform EngineeringEnable scalable, secure, and cost-efficient cloud platforms. Key responsibilitiesDesign and oversee cloud-native architectures.Guide the use of cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) across engineering teams.Ensure infrastructure is defined through Infrastructure-as-Code.Optimize cloud cost, performance, and reliability.Ensure cloud security and compliance controls are embedded. Engineering Excellence & DevOps PracticesDrive high engineering standards and modern delivery practices. Key responsibilitiesEstablish engineering best practices, coding standards, and development frameworks.Champion CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.Improve developer productivity and engineering workflows.Ensure effective observability, monitoring, and operational readiness. Product & Stakeholder CollaborationAlign engineering delivery with product outcomes. Key responsibilitiesWork closely with Product Managers and Product Owners to shape solutions.Translate product requirements into scalable technical designs.Ensure engineering decisions support product performance, customer experience, and scalability.Provide technical input into product roadmaps. Engineering Leadership & Talent DevelopmentBuild and develop high-performing engineering teams. Key responsibilitiesMentor and coach engineers and senior developers.Conduct technical reviews and provide architectural guidance.Support career growth and technical capability development.Foster a culture of engineering excellence and continuous learning.QualificationsMinimum requirements:A completed bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering or related discipline.10+ years of top-tier management consulting or other professional services experience with at least 5 years in a senior management role5+ years business development experience and a track record of engaging at C-suite levelProven experience and capability across Software Engineering, Product Development and CloudDemonstrated experience in business alignment, strategic thinking and technology leadershipExperience mentoring and leading junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team cultureExcellent communication skills, with the ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions and build strong relationships with stakeholdersAbility to document and present technical designs and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.Preferred requirements:An MBA or other postgraduate qualification is preferred but not essential.Additional InformationLeadership / Behavioural Capabilities:Living our Purpose: Identifies and embraces our purpose and values and puts these into practice in their professional lifeInfluence: Builds relationships and communicates effectively in order to positively influence peers and other stakeholdersPerformance drive: Seeks opportunities to challenge self; teams with others across businesses and borders to deliver and takes accountability for own and team resultsStrategic direction: Understands objectives for clients and Deloitte, aligns own work to objectives and sets personal prioritiesTalent development: Develops self by actively seeking opportunities for growth, shares knowledge and experiences with others, and acts as a strong brand ambassadorProfessional Capabilities:Knows the business and industry: Knows how member firm business works and keeps up-to-date on industry activities, marketplace trends and leading practicesManages to results: Takes responsibility for assigned areas and contributes to the successful realization of common goalsManages and executes projects: Prepares and manages work plans to ensure efficient and timely completion of workSolves problems: Identifies and solves problems objectively using analysis, experience and judgmentManages quality and risk: Understands and applies quality assurance and risk management procedures in all areas of work performedManages change and ambiguity: Is adaptive and flexible in the face of change and ambiguityAt Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities. We seek to create and leverage our diverse workforce to build an inclusive environment across the African continent.How You’ll GrowAt Deloitte, our professional development plan focuses on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help build world-class skills in addition to hands-on experience in the global, fast-changing business world. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs at Deloitte University, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career. Explore Deloitte University, The Leadership Center. https://deloitte.zoomforth.com/duBenefitsAt Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/careers/articles/benefits.htmlOur purposeDeloitte is led by a purpose: to make an impact that matters. Every day, Deloitte people are making a real impact in the places they live and work. We pride ourselves on doing not only what is good for clients, but also what is good for our people and the communities in which we live and work—always striving to be an organization that is held up as a role model of quality, integrity, and positive change. Learn more about Deloitte’s impact on the world. https://www2.deloitte.com/global/en/pages/about-deloitte/articles/impact-that-matters.htmlNote: The list of tasks / duties and responsibilities contained in this document is not necessarily exhaustive. Deloitte may ask the employee to carry out additional duties or responsibilities, which may fall reasonably within the ambit of the role profile, depending on operational requirements.Be careful of Recruitment Scams: Fraudsters or employment scammers often pose as legitimate recruiters, employers, recruitment consultants or job placement firms, advertising false job opportunities through email, text messages and WhatsApp messages. They aim to cheat jobseekers out of money or to steal personal information.To help you look out for potential recruitment scams, here are some Red Flags:Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies. 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Be careful not to use any contact details provided in the suspicious job advertisement or email.At Deloitte, we want everyone to feel they can be themselves and to thrive at work—in every country, in everything we do, every day. We aim to create a workplace where everyone is treated fairly and with respect, including reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities.We are committed to employment equity and building a diverse and inclusive workplace across the African continent. Our recruitment processes are aligned with our Employment Equity Plan and the principles of the Employment Equity Act. Preference may be given to candidates from designated groups.We actively support the inclusion of people with disabilities and embrace neurodiversity in the workplace. We recognise and value the unique strengths that neurodivergent individuals bring, and we are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive.If you require reasonable accommodations in relation to your disability and neurodiverse needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to make adjustments to suit your individual needs.