Senior Backend Engineer - Node.js and Data Integrations

The Company: impact.com stands as the premier commerce partnership marketing platform globally, revolutionizing the growth strategies of businesses by facilitating the discovery, management, and scaling of partnerships throughout the entire customer journey. From affiliates and influencers to content publishers and brand advocates, impact.com empowers brands…

Join KingMakers, where we don't just follow the industry's lead; we set the standards.As a proud African enterprise, we are revolutionizing the realm of sports and iGaming entertainment across the continent. Since our inception in 2018, we have developed platforms that engage millions of fans with our flagship brands, BetKing and SuperSportBet.With rapid expansion from Nigeria to South Africa, we've emerged as a formidable force, renowned for elevating standards, challenging norms, and defining the future of our industry. Our ambitious vision is to be the premier destination for African gaming.Our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and bold execution. Every decision we make is intentional, every interaction meaningful, and every product crafted with excellence to enhance the experience for our players and partners.We prioritize speed, curiosity, and striving for excellence. Our mission is to provide entertainment anchored in integrity, innovation, and positive impact — because exceptional products can transform how entire communities engage with play.As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be pivotal in designing, implementing, and owning data engineering solutions across global projects. Your responsibilities will include architecting and constructing scalable data pipelines, enhancing storage systems, and improving data infrastructure performance. You will address intricate technical challenges and propose innovative solutions.Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will ensure data quality and accessibility, contributing significantly to the overall data strategy of the company. Additionally, you will have the opportunity to mentor junior engineers and instill best practices in data engineering across various teams.

Join our innovative team at AECOM as a Senior Structures Engineer specializing in Data Center projects. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement advanced structural solutions that meet the demands of cutting-edge data facilities.

At 2U, our commitment to purpose drives us. We are dedicated to our mission of eliminating the back row in education, united by our passion for providing world-class digital education at scale. As the parent company of edX, the leading online learning platform globally, 2U supports over 4,000 online higher education offerings, ranging from free courses to complete degrees. Collaborating with more than 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are unlocking human potential. What We Seek: We are on the lookout for a talented and seasoned Data Engineer III to play a pivotal role in architecting, implementing, and maintaining resilient Data Technology Systems across the Modern Data Stack, which includes Data Integration, Storage, Transformation, and Governance. This position requires extensive technical expertise and architectural vision, demanding a hands-on individual capable of delving into any part of the stack and executing complex technical tasks efficiently. As a senior member of our team, you will lead technical and infrastructure innovations, enhance our codebase and development processes, and provide vital technical guidance and mentorship to Junior and Intermediate Data Engineers. You will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including Analytics Engineers and Product Managers, to ensure the delivery of optimized data pipelines and reliable, high-impact data products.

Storyteq is looking for a Senior Data Platform Engineer to join the team in Cape Town. This role focuses on building and maintaining the data infrastructure that supports Storyteq’s global platform, which helps marketing and creative teams streamline campaign workflows and automate creative production. Role overview The Senior Data Platform Engineer will design, implement, and manage data systems using a variety of database technologies. These include relational, vector, and graph databases, as well as cloud-scale data lakes. The position involves developing an enterprise-scale data layer to support Storyteq’s AI-driven features and ensuring the platform’s data is reliable, well-structured, and accessible. What you will do Build and maintain data infrastructure across multiple database types Collaborate with product and engineering teams to understand and address data requirements Help shape data architecture and influence technology decisions Deploy solutions that are well-configured, documented, and designed for long-term use Support the development of a scalable data layer for AI features Requirements Experience designing and maintaining reliable, well-structured data systems Strong collaboration and communication skills Commitment to quality and long-term maintainability Location This role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

About UsAt KingMakers, we specialize in creating cutting-edge technology that enhances sports and gaming experiences for millions across Africa.Since our inception in 2018, we have established ourselves as a leader in the entertainment and betting industry, recognized for our robust in-house tech culture and unwavering commitment to scalability, performance, and reliability.We believe that exceptional engineering is defined by clarity, impact, and ownership rather than jargon. Our teams collaborate across various countries to tackle complex technical challenges that significantly impact our users and business.We prioritize speed, regular deployment, and practicality. If you thrive on building scalable solutions and addressing meaningful challenges, you will find a home here.About The RoleWe are seeking a Principal Backend Engineer to play a pivotal role in defining the architecture and technical direction of our platform.You will design systems capable of processing millions of transactions, enhance performance across services, and ensure our technology can scale effectively as the business expands.In this role, you will serve as a technical leader and hands-on architect, guiding teams, elevating quality standards, and helping to make informed, sustainable engineering choices.What You’ll Be DoingArchitect the Future: Design, implement, and evolve distributed systems that manage high throughput and millions of concurrent transactions.Provide Technical Leadership: Serve as a go-to expert for backend and infrastructure issues, mentoring teams and raising the overall engineering standards.Optimize Performance: Identify bottlenecks and devise scalable solutions that enhance availability, latency, and cost efficiency.Drive Reliability: Establish robust standards for monitoring, alerting, and incident management to ensure our systems are observable and resilient.Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with product and business leaders to translate ideas into clear technical strategies and execution plans.Improve Continuously: Challenge existing solutions, suggest enhancements, and keep us aligned with modern practices in distributed systems and DevOps.Lead by Example: Write clean, maintainable code; review peers’ work; and uphold consistent engineering quality across services.Participate in on-call rotations for critical systems, focusing on root-cause analysis rather than reactive firefighting.Tech StackYou will work with a modern, cloud-native environment that includes:Languages & Frameworks: C#, .NET 8, .NET CoreMessaging & Streaming: Kafka, RabbitMQ, Azure Service BusData Storage: SQL Server, Cosmos DB

Join us at VERSANT as we revolutionize Golf Club Management through our cutting-edge technology platform. We are on the lookout for a talented Backend Software Engineer to enhance our team of innovators. Our flagship product, BRS Premier, is already a trusted solution for hundreds of golf clubs across Central Europe, offering a robust B2B service that includes membership management, point-of-sale systems, tee-time booking, and comprehensive course administration. With exciting plans for global expansion, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your backend engineering career in a nurturing, high-standard environment.In this role, you will collaborate with seasoned engineers who prioritize code quality and mentorship. You won’t just write code; you’ll gain insight into the full lifecycle of production systems, from database design to deployment.Your Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and enhance our backend microservices, implementing new features, refactoring existing code, and managing deprecation of outdated services.Produce high-quality, thoroughly tested code adhering to our Engineering Code Bar, ensuring it is maintainable, secure, and efficient.Engage in the entire software development lifecycle, including scoping, designing, coding, testing, documenting, deploying, and maintaining our applications.Participate in operational support to troubleshoot and resolve issues, gaining a deeper understanding of system behaviors in production.Collaborate effectively with teammates through code reviews, daily standups, and discussions, actively seeking constructive feedback.Work closely with stakeholders to grasp business and customer needs, ensuring delivery of optimal solutions.Our Technology StackCloud Infrastructure: AWS (EC2, RDS, ECS)Core Languages & Frameworks: Java 17, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring CloudDatabase: PostgreSQL (multi-tenant)Monitoring & Observability: Datadog (OpenTelemetry)Development Practices: CI/CD (GitHub Actions), Cloud Native Microservices ArchitectureContainers: Docker

Join Ten and Shape the Future of Service Excellence!At Ten, we are driven by a mission to redefine service excellence and earn the trust of our clients globally. We cater to prestigious customers from leading private banks, top-tier financial services, and luxury brands such as HSBC, Bank of America, and Swisscard. Our offerings are tailored to help corporate clients attract, engage, and retain affluent customers and valued employees, enhancing key performance metrics like revenue growth and customer satisfaction.Our services touch millions of lives worldwide, providing curated experiences in lifestyle, travel, dining, and entertainment. We are proud to be the first B Corp listed on the London Stock Exchange, setting benchmarks for sustainable growth and technological innovation.As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Lead Data Engineer to be the senior technical leader at our Cape Town office. This influential role requires not just technical prowess but also the capability to design, govern, and optimize our data architecture across backend systems.You will take charge of the comprehensive data engineering strategy, contribute to backend architectural decisions, and elevate our engineering standards. Collaborating closely with leadership in Product, Analytics, and Engineering, you will help evolve our data capabilities into a premier product, enhancing our engineering maturity across the organization.

Hire Hangar helps connect skilled professionals with technology companies worldwide. This remote Data Engineer position is open to candidates anywhere in South Africa, including Cape Town. The role supports building a long-term career while collaborating with teams across different countries. Role overview This is a full-time role focused on designing, building, and maintaining scalable data systems for a growing tech company. The position calls for strong experience with data pipelines, data warehousing, and system architecture. Analytical thinking, teamwork, and the ability to manage large, complex datasets are important. Regular collaboration with data science, product, and engineering teams ensures reliable and high-quality data solutions. Location and hours Remote role based in South Africa (including Cape Town) Work schedule aligns with US time zones (EST to PST) Main responsibilities Design and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows Develop data warehousing solutions to support analytics and business intelligence Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability across systems Collaborate with data scientists and product teams to address data needs Improve query performance and database architecture Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve data pipeline issues Apply data governance and compliance best practices Document data models and processes for team knowledge sharing

Join our dynamic team at takealot.com as a Senior Data Analyst, specializing in Customer Experience. In this pivotal role, you will leverage data analytics to enhance customer satisfaction and drive informed decision-making. Your expertise will be critical in interpreting complex datasets, identifying trends, and providing actionable insights to optimize our customer journey.

About AKQA AKQA is recognized for its focus on Data & Analytics, helping clients and their customers make better decisions through information. The Cape Town team brings together expertise in UX analytics, consumer research, and applied data science. Data is at the core of how AKQA shapes business outcomes for a range of clients. Role Overview: Senior Data Analyst The Senior Data Analyst will focus on uncovering insights from complex datasets to strengthen client-consumer relationships. This role involves creating measurement and testing frameworks that connect directly to business goals. Curiosity and a drive to turn analysis into actionable recommendations are central to the work. Team and Culture AKQA offers a collaborative setting with access to thought leadership from established authors, artists, athletes, and entrepreneurs. The company values ownership, innovation, and merit. Team members work alongside experienced professionals who are passionate about data and its impact on business. Location This position is based in Cape Town.

Join AECOM, a global leader in engineering and construction, as a Structures Engineer - Data Center. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design and analyze structural components for cutting-edge data center projects. Collaborate with a dynamic team of professionals and contribute to innovative designs that shape the future of technology infrastructure.

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Data Analyst to join our dynamic team at takealot.com. In this role, you will leverage your analytical expertise to extract insights from data, drive strategic decision-making, and enhance our operational efficiency.Your responsibilities will include data mining, visualization, and performing statistical analysis to inform business strategies. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that data-driven insights align with our organizational goals.

Join takealot.com as a Senior Data Analyst and play a pivotal role in driving data-driven decision-making across our organization. You will leverage your analytical skills to interpret complex datasets, generate actionable insights, and contribute to strategic initiatives that enhance our customer experience and operational efficiency.Your responsibilities will include collaborating with cross-functional teams to identify business needs, conducting in-depth data analysis, and presenting findings to stakeholders. You will be expected to build and maintain robust data pipelines and dashboards to facilitate real-time reporting.

Join our dynamic team at AECOM, a global leader in engineering and infrastructure, as a Civil Engineer focused on Building Civils for Data Center projects. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to design and implement cutting-edge civil engineering solutions that enhance the functionality and sustainability of our data center facilities.Your responsibilities will include collaborating with project managers and architects, conducting site assessments, and ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will play a crucial role in the development of innovative designs that meet client specifications while maintaining efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Join our dynamic team as a Systems Integration Specialist at System Canada Technologies, where you will play a crucial role in integrating complex systems to enhance operational efficiency and drive technological innovation.Your expertise will be essential in collaborating with cross-functional teams to analyze system requirements, develop integration strategies, and ensure seamless connectivity between systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to leverage your technical skills and contribute to impactful projects.

DVT is a prominent software development company based in Cape Town, working with major clients in South Africa and internationally. The team delivers impactful software projects across a range of industries. This Senior .NET Developer role centers on building and integrating software using technologies such as Azure, Microservices or SOA, and .NET. The position offers the chance to work on enterprise-scale solutions and contribute directly to client success. What you will do Develop and maintain software solutions using .NET and related technologies Work on projects involving Azure, Microservices, and enterprise integration Collaborate with a team of experienced engineers on client-focused initiatives Growth and culture Participate in ongoing learning through internal training sessions Access to technical events such as DevConf and GDG, supported by DVT Be part of a culture that values knowledge sharing and professional development Requirements Strong experience with .NET development Interest in Azure, Microservices/SOA, and enterprise integration Motivation to help clients turn ideas into working software

MOO has been revolutionizing the print industry since 2006. With a dynamic team of over 400 creative minds, we specialize in crafting both print and digital products for a diverse range of clients, from industry giants like Google and Airbnb to local artisans showcasing their work at craft fairs. As we expand our global presence, our headquarters in London, UK, complements our offices in the United States, and now in Cape Town, South Africa!

Join Speechify as a Software Engineer specializing in Data Infrastructure & Acquisition in beautiful Cape Town, South Africa. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining robust data pipelines and acquisition systems that empower our applications. Your contributions will significantly enhance our ability to deliver high-quality services to our users.

About the RoleAre you passionate about transforming data into a foundational element rather than an afterthought? Do you understand that the strength of AI is directly tied to the quality of its datasets? If you're eager to architect the data framework of a cutting-edge, AI-driven agency, then your opportunity has arrived: team5pm is in search of a Data Architect specializing in AI & Performance Infrastructure.What You’ll DoAs a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing and constructing the structural backbone of our data ecosystem. Your role will involve ensuring that platform data, campaign performance metrics, viewer behavior analytics, and internal operational data are seamlessly integrated, pristine, and ready for AI applications.Your focus extends beyond mere data analysis; you will design how data is stored, navigated, and expanded.Collaboration is key in this position, as you will work closely with data analysts, AI workflow developers, strategists, and innovation leaders to create structured datasets that fuel performance cycles, automation frameworks, and AI-driven creative strategies.In essence, you will be building the foundation that enables intelligent content creation.Your ResponsibilitiesDesign and oversee the comprehensive data architecture across the organization.Consolidate and structure datasets from platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Meta, and Google.Create scalable data models that support AI workflows and automation processes.Develop and enhance ETL pipelines and data ingestion methods.Elevate data quality, consistency, and governance standards.Collaborate with AI workflow developers to ensure datasets are compatible with AI technologies.Establish schemas for reusable vertical datasets to facilitate predictive analytics.Monitor and assess the performance, scalability, and reliability of data systems.Document the architecture and ensure a shared understanding of data structures within the organization.Meet Team5pmAt team5pm, we are a data-centric social agency committed to driving effectiveness. Since our inception in 2018, we've been crafting creative content that resonates with target audiences and drives conversions. Our deep expertise in platform-specific insights, combined with an understanding of consumer search and viewing behaviors, empowers us to help brands capture attention, enhance preference, and deliver results on social media.