Insurance & Asset Management Technology Graduate Programme - Data Engineer

Location: Johannesburg, GP, za

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals, to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa. Bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

At Standard Bank Group, our Insurance and Asset Management division is uniquely positioned to deliver comprehensive investment strategies and insurance solutions to clients across Africa. By harnessing cutting-edge technology, we empower our teams to provide holistic financial advice and competitive solutions at pivotal moments in our clients’ lives.

Through advanced digital platforms, data-driven insights, and innovative tools, we go beyond traditional financial services. Our pioneering digital ecosystem ensures seamless access to a wide range of offerings- whether it’s investment guidance, insurance protection, or asset management strategies- making financial planning simpler, smarter, and more connected.

For graduates, this means joining a forward-thinking environment where technology is not just an enabler, but a driver of transformation.

Our graduate programme aims to attract talent with strong technical knowledge who can become thought leaders and trusted advisors. We combine theoretical learning and practical experience, supported by rotations across the Insurance & Asset Management Technology business lifecycle. You will learn application and technology architecture processes such as analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and also gain exposure to operations, maintenance, and support of live production environments.

The Data Engineer role is central to building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports business insights and decision-making. The position focuses on designing, developing, and optimizing data pipelines to ensure reliable, scalable, and secure access to information across the organization.

Working within a modern technology ecosystem, the role engages with:

• Big data platforms and cloud technologies (AWS, Azure)
• Databases (SQL and NoSQL such as Oracle, MS SQL Server)
• Data processing frameworks (Power BI, Python, Amazon Redshift, Amazon S3, MS Graph)
• Automation and DevOps tools (Docker, GIT, Bitbucket, JIRA, Confluence)
• Analytics and reporting tools that enable advanced insights and visualizations

By combining engineering expertise with these technologies, the role ensures that data is accessible, accurate, and actionable for a wide range of business needs.

Upon finishing the graduate program, you will possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and experience to begin your career and potentially join Insurance & Asset Management Technology, where you can contribute to the success of the overall Standard Bank Group

Qualifications

Undergraduate qualification (completed or completing in 2026):

• Computer Science
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Electronic Engineering
• Mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Financial Mathematics
• Statistics
• Informatics, Information Systems
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• Data Engineering
• Data Science
• Quantitative Risk Management

Additional Information

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African citizen
• Must be under 30 years of age
• Maximum of two years work experience
• Minimum of 65% average over all years of study

KEY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

• Working collaboratively with others
• Resilience
• Creative problem solving and considered decision making
• Curiosity and willingness to learn
• Positive attitude and self confidence
• Business acumen

PROGRAMME DURATION: 12 Months

APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 30 June 2026