35 Senior Engineering Positions jobs in Cape Town
Software Engineering Lead
Posted 15 days ago
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We are strengthening our software engineering team to modernize our existing application stack, powering one of LexisNexis Intellectual Property's flagship AI products, LexisNexis® Classification. The team enhances the application with new features and functions to enrich the users experience as well as optimizing existing functionalities. This is an opportunity to lead a team that works on modern, cloud native infrastructure and become an essential part of building and maintaining the product architecture.
We expect this team to work across multiple technologies around a core including:
+ React
+ Go
+ Python
+ JavaScript
+ Java
+ C#/.Net
+ Postgres
+ SQL
+ AWS
About the Role:
We are hiring a Software Engineering Lead to take the responsibility for the work on maintaining, modernizing and enhancing a key product, LexisNexis® Classification. This product uses AI to read millions of patents globally and pull the relevant patents into custom categories that are relevant to the specific technology areas users define.
You'll be the go-to person for a small highly skilled agile team, with ownership over the mission and your development practices and process. Your engineering team will be based mainly in South Africa but also across Europe. You will also work closely with existing application teams, as well as with a broader range of stakeholders distributed across the UK, Germany, Netherlands and the USA.
As a Software Engineering Lead, you will play a crucial role in overseeing software development mainly within LexisNexis® Classification. You will contribute directly to solving technical problems as well as guiding your team to success.
Responsibilities
+ Owning and executing backlog of product optimization and enhancements.
+ Being responsible for backend and frontend maintenance of the product and ensuring bug fixes are prioritized in a timely manner.
+ Assisting in requirements gathering, decomposition and implementation of new features, such as additional features for product integration into existing LexisNexis® Intellectual Property products.
+ Integrating performance and cost-optimization considerations into development work, throughout the entire development lifecycle.
+ Able to communicate and take ownership within the team and across team boundaries.
+ Helping to maintain AWS platform infrastructure with CDK, such as NodeJS/Python Lambdas.
+ Assisting in refactoring the existing application.
+ Writing and reviewing detailed specifications for the development of complex system components.
+ Leading in development processes, coding best practices, and code reviews.
+ Managing a team of software engineers in a Scrum based development environment while collaborating with stakeholders.
Requirements
+ Understand Software Engineering techniques and processes, particularly adapting Scrum and agile frameworks to meet business needs.
+ Experience with AWS or similar cloud providers, including knowledge on running cost effective serverless architecture.
+ Experience working with React.
+ Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills applicable to a wide audience.
+ Experience with Python, JavaScript, Go, Azure Pipelines, GraphQL (or similar API schemas) or willingness to rapidly learn.
+ Experience in leading software engineering efforts for AI-enabled SaaS products is desirable, but not essential.
Work in a way that works for you We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
+ Medical Aid
+ Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)
+ Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy
+ Study Leave
About the Business LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Quality Engineering Lead
Posted 7 days ago
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Shape Our Quality Future! Become our Quality Engineering Lead and elevate our software products. Apply today!
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,800 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. Our company has been a long-time leader in deploying AI and advanced technologies to the legal market to improve productivity and transform the overall business and practice of law, deploying ethical and powerful generative AI solutions with a flexible, multi-model approach that prioritizes using the best model from today's top model creators for each individual legal use case.
About the Role
As a Quality Engineering Lead you will champion software quality across three key products (Closd, Jarvis, CaseLawAnalytics), working closely with international teams located in France and South Africa. You will lead all quality efforts, from test strategy and tooling to hands-on coaching and process improvement. You will play a pivotal role in shaping a quality-first mindset, supporting both engineers and product teams in delivering robust, testable, and resilient software.
Responsibilities
- Owning and driving the overarching quality vision and strategy for our software products.- Defining and continuously refining the quality roadmap with short-term and long-term objectives.- Establishing and evolving quality standards, processes, and frameworks adapted to our tech stack (PHP back end, JavaScript front end using Angular and VueJS).- Implementing performance tests to track the continuous improvement of our products.- Coaching software engineers on writing meaningful unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, including what makes a test valuable, when to use each type of test, and how to approach test coverage pragmatically.- Supporting the Product team in producing well-defined, testable user stories and acceptance criteria.- Coordinating test writing across the team and lead test campaigns before major releases, working in cooperation with the DevOps team.- Defining and tracking key quality metrics (test coverage, test reliability, regressions, escaped defects, etc.) and reporting regularly on quality trends, risks, and opportunities to leadership and stakeholders.
Requirements
- Must have extensive experience in Quality Test Engineering.- Have a BS in Engineering/Computer Science degree or equivalent.- Must have proven experience in quality engineering leadership roles, especially in cross-functional or agile teams.- Have solid experience in automated testing frameworks, including Cypress.- Have hands-on experience with unit, integration, E2E, and exploratory testing.- Have demonstrated ability to guide software engineers and product managers on quality best practices.- Have excellent communication, cross-team collaboration, and change management skills.- Be familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, test environments, release workflows, and experience with PHP, VueJS, Angular, .NET is a plus.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
- Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Medical Aid- Retirement Plan inclusive of Risk Benefits (Disability, Critical Illness, Life Cover & Funeral Cover)- Modern family benefits, including adoption and surrogacy- Study Leave
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact .
Criminals may pose as recruiters asking for money or personal information. We never request money or banking details from job applicants. Learn more about spotting and avoiding scams here .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy .
We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Software Engineering Lead
Posted 7 days ago
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Would you like to ensure a collaborative Agile culture?
Do you enjoy coaching teams to be successful?
About our Team
LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
About the Role
As a Software Engineering Lead, you will be leading and mentoring a diverse, motivated team of engineers. Working on shared goals, you'll build an environment focused on encouraging creativity and collaboration. You will provide direction on projects, process improvements and key technical decisions, ensuring high-profile deliverables are completed successfully.
Responsibilities
+ Coaching and mentoring Agile squads through software development and Agile best principles and practices
+ Motivating digital product teams in a cross-functional global environment to deliver innovations to our customers
+ Collaborating within Research Technology to exchange lessons-learned and best practice standardization across our organization
+ Communicating and presenting a variety of information confidently and clearly to engineers, senior business leaders and stakeholders
+ Facilitating time and change management across multiple teams to ensure quality and on-time delivery
+ Supporting the development and use of metrics that facilitate continuous improvement within our squads
Requirements
+ Have solid expertise gained in a technology environment with knowledge of software development industry best practices
+ Strong experience with various resource models such as Managed Services and/or Staff Augmentation Demonstrate excellent written, verbal and presentation skills including communicating complex content to a range of audiences
+ Show the ability to collaborate with stakeholders and teams to resolve issues and to support implemented solutions
+ Expertise in development languages including but not limited to: Java/J2EE, JavaScript, JSP, C/C++, HTML, XML, SQL, Windows, UNIX, and .Net.
+ Test-driven development.
+ Have solid organization, planning and change management skills
+ Be able to identify risk dependencies and support mitigating solutions
+ Be able to foster a learning environment that encourages people to learn from experiences
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
+ Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
At Lexis Nexis, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefitsWell-being programsLife assuranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension schemeLong service awardsMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteerAccess to extensive learning and development resources
About the Business
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services.
LexisNexis, a division of RELX, is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: , or please contact .
Please read our Candidate Privacy Policy ( .
RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
Principal Engineering Lead
Posted 456 days ago
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We are looking for a Principal Engineering Lead in Cape Town to join our client’s offices within the iGaming industry. Our client leverages technology to drive success. The focus is on understanding business strategy, aligning with business partners, and executing the right projects to maximize value, whether through revenue generation or improving internal operational efficiencies. The goal is to create exceptional products using cutting-edge technology, surprising and delighting customers while envisioning the future. By focusing on target architecture, simplifying, loosely coupling, and stabilizing systems, they minimize costly downtime and enhance customer experience.
As the Principal Engineering Lead in Cape Town will review current practices within the engineering teams, understand business needs, and align teams to enable rapid delivery with minimal cross-team dependencies. Maintaining a strong partnership between Architecture and Engineering is crucial to consistently realizing target architecture across all teams. Embracing the goals of an elastic enterprise, the focus will be on enhancing team autonomy.
Your key job responsibilities as the Principal Engineering Lead in Cape Town will include:
Co-develop the Technical Strategy with the Head of Technology and drive successful execution within the engineering teams.Establish incremental steps to progress towards the desired architectural state, allowing for temporary concessions to maintain momentum.Collaborate with the Project Management Office to ensure timely delivery of technology-driven projects.Act as an ambassador for our client’s culture, leading engineering teams respectfully, fostering a positive and innovative work environment.Define a roadmap that aligns with both Business and Technical goals.Transform our client into an elastic computing environment, working closely with the Head of IT to achieve this securely and cost-effectively.Identify, compare, select, and implement technology solutions to meet current and future needs.Oversee the design, development, and coding of new and current business systems.Enforce technology standards and practices, focusing on SDLC, Architectural, and Information Security goals.Align technology platforms with Business Service teams and strategies.Optimize the use of technology products by embracing Group Tech Radar and Tech Adoption processes for opportunities of re-use or collaboration.Track, analyze, and monitor technology performance metrics, creating a performance culture aligned with DORA metrics.Manage all system design and architectural changes.Stay updated on new trends and best practices in the technology landscape.RequirementsRequirements for this Principal Engineering Lead job in Cape Town :
7-10 years of experience in technical roles.Demonstrated leadership experience managing multiple teams.Knowledge of current technology trends and their strategic applications.A solutions-oriented mindset, capable of transforming challenges into opportunities.Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to present confidently to large groups.Proven expertise in managing stakeholders and fostering collaborative relationships.Excellent stress management abilities, maintaining consistent and positive performance under pressure.Experience in workforce planning and implementing employee retention strategies.If you’re ready to take on an exciting challenge, apply now to join this exciting team! If you do not receive any feedback within 7 days of your application, please be advised that you were not successful in making the shortlist.
IT / Engineering Graduate
Posted 16 days ago
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This well-established firm, with over three decades of experience, specialises in advanced electronic systems from analogue front ends and embedded software to sophisticated radio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and high-level software integration. If you're excited by complex technical challenges and world-class engineering, this could be the opportunity that launches your career.
What theyre looking for:
A completed BSc(Eng), BEng, BIng , or BSc Computer Science degree in:
- Electronic Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
(Mechatronics graduates with strong electronics focus will also be considered)
A strong academic record with at least a 65% average in your 3rd and 4th years
Proficiency in C / C++ or Java
A genuine interest in technology, engineering problem-solving, and innovation
South African citizens or permanent residents preferred, but top international candidates may also be considered
Why join?
- Be part of a team thats globally recognised for its high-quality products and services
- Work on real-world applications of DSP, embedded systems, and high-level software
- Gain exposure to complex projects from day one
- Build your career in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and excellence
If you're a driven IT or Electronic Engineering graduate looking to make your mark, this is your chance to join a company that invests in future leaders.
IT / Engineering Graduate
Posted 16 days ago
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IT Graduate / Electronic Engineering Graduate
Are you a recent IT or Electronic Engineering graduate with strong academic results and a passion for cutting-edge technology? A leading engineering company based in the Southern Suburbs of Cape Town is looking for top-tier graduates to join their innovative and dynamic team.
This well-established firm, with over three decades of experience, specialises in advanced electronic systems from analogue front ends and embedded software to sophisticated radio Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and high-level software integration. If you're excited by complex technical challenges and world-class engineering, this could be the opportunity that launches your career.
What theyre looking for:
A completed BSc(Eng), BEng, BIng , or BSc Computer Science degree in:
- Electronic Engineering
- Electrical & Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
(Mechatronics graduates with strong electronics focus will also be considered)
A strong academic record with at least a 65% average in your 3rd and 4th years
Proficiency in C / C++ or Java
A genuine interest in technology, engineering problem-solving, and innovation
South African citizens or permanent residents preferred, but top international candidates may also be considered
Why join?
- Be part of a team thats globally recognised for its high-quality products and services
- Work on real-world applications of DSP, embedded systems, and high-level software
- Gain exposure to complex projects from day one
- Build your career in an environment that values curiosity, collaboration, and excellence
Engineering Technician (Electrical/ Mechanical), Data Center Engineering Operations
Posted 7 days ago
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AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we're the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain - and we're looking for talented people who want to help.
We are looking for a Data Center Engineering Operations Technician to join our expanding Infrastructure Operations team. A Data Center Engineering Operations Technician role is a hands-on electrical and mechanical equipment troubleshooting and operation responder. If you like to use apply your electrical and mechanical skills to solve problems, we'd like to meet you. Your work will help to maintain one of the world's largest information system infrastructures.
Key job responsibilities
SAFETY
Follow and maintain the highest safety standards and diligently encourage a world-class safety culture. As a facility owner team, ensure remediation of safety risks/issues in conjunction with other teams. Own the safety initiatives and projects to foster strong safety culture.
ENGINEERING & FACILITY OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
- Operational experience and familiarity with electrical and mechanical equipment, including Uninterruptable Power Supplies (UPS's), Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Automatic Transfer Switches (ATS's), Diesel Generators, Chillers, Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC), Exhaust Fans, Variable Frequency Drives (VFD's), and Transformers.
- Troubleshoot events within internal Service Level Agreements (SLA's)
- Take daily operational readings of all mechanical and electrical equipment through routine rounds/log-taking (temperatures, voltages, currents, etc.)
- Supervise contractors who perform servicing or preventive maintenance
- Manual handling and lifting of equipment may be required (weight limits in accordance with health & safety regulations).
- Ability to work shifts
About the team
You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You'll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you'll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn't followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don't let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world's most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating - that's why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it's in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We're continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth's Best Employer. That's why you'll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there's nothing we can't achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
- Knowledge of key electrical competencies and theory
- N6 Engineering qualification - Electrical or Mechanical
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of data center engineering experience
- Knowledge of mechanical systems (Mechanical, HVAC systems, Controls)
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae.
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Data Engineering Practice Lead
Posted 7 days ago
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Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion - it's a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.
The Director, Data Engineering is a leadership role accountable for operationally managing a Data Engineering Team.
The Data Engineering Practice lead will lead the design, development of the enterprise data platform and pipelines.
This role is further responsible for overseeing SAP data migrations, ensuring seamless integration and transformation of legacy systems into modern cloud-based architectures.
The person will drive innovation, scalability, and governance in data engineering practices while managing a high-performing team.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Manages a team of Managers and Data Engineers to ensure achievement of team objectives/KPIs and through continuous coaching and mentoring helps the team to understand and apply data to solve business solutions.
+ Develop the new Data Platform - Execute the data engineering strategy per the selected platform.
+ SAP Data Migration - Lead end-to-end SAP data migration projects, including planning, mapping, transformation, and validation.
+ Engineering Team Leadership - Build and manage a team of data engineers and technical leads. Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
+ Data Pipeline Development - Oversee development of robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Snowflake Streams/Tasks, and SAP tools. Ensure pipelines are optimized for performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
+ Data Management - partner with data management practice lead and governance lead to ensure adherence to data quality, lineage, and security standards. Implement monitoring and alerting for data pipeline health and SLA compliance.
+ Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with business units and the internal analytics teams and IT to align data engineering efforts with strategic goals. Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
+ Ensure industry standards best practices are applied to development activities and continuously ensures the team remains abreast of latest technology and tools in the area of data engineering.
+ Works across multiple areas on data set to ensure solutions are successfully executed, within agreed upon time frames.
**Knowledge and Attributes:**
+ Excellent ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
+ Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
+ Strong desire to acquire more knowledge to keep up to speed with the ever-evolving field of data science.
+ Strong curiosity to sift through data to find answers and more insights.
+ Excellent understanding of the information technology industry within a matrixed organization and the typical business problems such organizations face.
+ Excellent ability to translate technical findings clearly and fluently to non-technical team business stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.
+ Excellent ability to create a storyline around the data to make it easy to interpret and understand.
+ Self-driven and able to work independently yet acts as a team player.
+ Excellent ability to apply data science principles through a business lens.
+ Strong desire to create strategies and solutions that challenge and expand the thinking of peers and senior leadership teams.
+ Excellent ability to think strategically about how to use data to drive competitive advantages.
+ Excellent management and leadership skills.
**Academic Qualifications and Certifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Data Science, Business Analytics, Mathematics, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science or a related field.
+ Relevant programming certification preferred.
+ Agile certification preferred.
**Required experience:**
+ Significant demonstrable experience with one or more programming languages, statistical packages and database languages.
+ Significant demonstrable experience with data warehouse and data lake technical architectures, infrastructure components, ETL/ ELT, and reporting/analytic tools.
+ Significant demonstrable experience applying statistical methods to solve business problems.
+ Significant demonstrated experience with distributed data platform tools such as MS Azure, SAP Snowflake, Spark, MySQL, etc.
+ Significant demonstrated experience in working in micro-services architecture working with APIs development.
+ Significant demonstrable experience of full-stack software development with prolific coding abilities.
+ Significant demonstrated experience with Agile Development Methodologies and Test-Driven Development.
+ Solid line manager experience leading and managing a team of Data Engineering Teams
**Workplace type** **:**
Hybrid Working
**About NTT DATA**
NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success. We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity. We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.
**Equal Opportunity Employer**
NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.
Buyer: Mechanical & Precision Engineering
Posted 20 days ago
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Salary: R46,200 (Total Cost to Company structure)
Relocation: Possible (support may be provided)
Job Level: Middle Management
Reporting Line: Finance & Procurement Executive
Drive efficient, cost-effective, and compliant procurement processes
Source precision engineering materials and manage supplier negotiations
Oversee vendor relationships to support business goals and compliance
Matric essential
National Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field preferred
Mechanical Engineering background with machinist experience is advantageous
5+ years procurement management experience in a technical or mechanical environment, ideally in precision engineering
5+ years of experience in material handling and inventory management
Proficiency in English (verbal and written)
Develop and implement procurement strategies for cost-effectiveness and supplier reliability
Source and qualify local and international suppliers, optimising cost and quality
Negotiate contracts, manage SLAs, and NDAs
Conduct supplier audits and track BBBEE compliance and performance
Collaborate with Finance on budgets, expenditure, and cost controls
Optimise inventory levels using MOQ and safety stock analysis
Maintain ERP systems and ensure procurement process compliance
Expedite deliveries, resolve billing discrepancies, and handle supplier issues
Support product specification development and service appraisal
Strong negotiation skills with deep market knowledge
Effective communication and conflict resolution abilities
Results-oriented, proactive, and problem-solving mindset
Ability to thrive in complex environments and mentor junior staff
Advanced MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project)
Advanced ERP and online procurement systems knowledge
Familiarity with costing principles
Strong technical understanding of machinery, equipment, and materials
Excellent planning, administration, and attention to detail
Knowledge of procurement success drivers: Quality, Price, Timing
Graduate (Engineering or IT)
Posted 10 days ago
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About the Company
The company specializes in developing intelligent, in-house software that integrates complex systems and automates business processes. With a focus on eliminating manual tasks, they deliver solutions that enable streamlined, scalable operations across multiple industries. This is an exceptional opportunity for bright graduates to gain hands-on experience while working alongside experienced professionals in a collaborative environment.
Role Overview
Graduates will be involved in the full software development and implementation lifecycle, working directly with clients to understand their needs and configure tailored software solutions. From project scoping and design to testing, deployment, and support, theyll contribute meaningfully to delivering high-impact business systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with clients and internal teams to design, configure, and implement custom software solutions.
- Participate in system testing (unit and end-to-end), deployment, and user training.
- Work across development, QA, and production environments.
- Contribute to technical designs and maintain solution documentation.
- Support and enhance solutions post-implementation.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication abilitiesboth verbal and written.
- Highly organized with good time management and multitasking capabilities.
- Meticulous attention to detail, particularly when working with sensitive data.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- BSc or BEng degree in IT, Computer Science, or Engineering, with excellent academic results.
- A or B symbol in Mathematics at Matric level.
What the Company Offers
- Comprehensive training and mentoring.
- A supportive team environment focused on growth and innovation.
- Exposure to a wide range of industries and advanced technologies.
- Opportunities to make meaningful contributions early in their career.
This is an ideal opportunity for academically strong graduates looking to kickstart their careers in a dynamic and future-focused technology company.
Interested candidates should apply now to be considered for this exciting opportunity.