Senior Data Engineer at 2U | Cape Town, South Africa

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 co…

At 2U, we are driven by a powerful purpose: to transform education and eliminate the back row in learning. As the parent company of edX, the premier online learning platform worldwide, we facilitate over 4,000 online higher education offerings ranging from free courses to complete degrees. By collaborating with over 230 colleges, universities, and corporate partners, we are dedicated to unlocking human potential through accessible digital education. What We’re Seeking: The Senior Data Scientist will spearhead analytical research, machine learning, and various data science initiatives across all business lines, including degree programs, executive education, and open course offerings. This role requires engaging with stakeholders, leading the technical design and implementation of solutions. We are looking for a quantitatively skilled individual who possesses strong programming abilities and an intellectual curiosity, eager to tackle business challenges, and committed to continuous learning and skill development within a collaborative team environment. Key Responsibilities: Conduct statistical analysis, reporting, and visualization to enhance business decision-making across degree, executive education, and open course sectors. Oversee the complete technical delivery of Data Science projects/models, identifying high-value opportunities and executing solutions across various business lines. Design and implement A/B tests on Data Science projects/models to assess and quantify the success of solutions. Collaborate with engineers and ML engineers to facilitate production efforts, including code development, testing, and integration into the 2U software ecosystem. Partner with stakeholders and product teams to acquire domain knowledge, understand requirements, and assist in planning development tasks and projects.

At 2U, our commitment to purpose drives us. We aim to eliminate educational barriers, providing world-class digital learning at scale. As the parent company of edX, the leading online learning platform, 2U supports over 4,000 online higher education offerings, from free courses to complete degrees. Collaborating with more than 230 educational institutions and corporate partners, we strive to unlock human potential. What We Seek: The Product Manager plays a pivotal role in aligning team efforts with both company and product strategies by utilizing frameworks such as OKRs and OGSPs. This role is crucial in executing business strategies through effective prioritization, documentation, and cross-functional leadership, ensuring the alignment of vision and successful project delivery. A data-driven and customer-centric approach will be taken, with the establishment of project-based KPIs informed by customer insights. Key Responsibilities: Define and communicate team priorities that align with overarching company objectives. Oversee the entire product lifecycle, including research, customer analysis, planning, requirements gathering, roadmap development, launch, and management. Independently drive well-defined product initiatives. Lead a cross-functional team of engineers and designers to execute team priorities and ensure successful product releases, balancing resources effectively. Establish user feedback channels through interviews and surveys for ongoing improvement. Collaborate with management to create product planning documents that integrate business context, user feedback, and measurable business impacts. Engage organizational stakeholders to support team objectives. Facilitate communication, address concerns, and resolve stakeholder issues. Leverage industry and customer research, along with software expertise, to develop domain knowledge.

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 Pinewood.AI as a Delivery Manager, where you will spearhead a dynamic Delivery team to ensure our clients achieve outstanding results and derive maximum value from the Pinewood Automotive Intelligence Platform (formerly Pinnacle).Your role will amalgamate leadership, customer interaction, and commercial responsibility. You will be instrumental in maintaining high delivery standards across your customer portfolio, ensuring successful implementations, optimizations, and long-term value realization. Forge trusted relationships with clients and internal teams while driving revenue growth, enhancing customer retention, and promoting overall delivery excellence.As a leader, your focus will be on inspiring, coaching, and nurturing Delivery Consultants and SMEs to elevate their performance while cultivating a collaborative, high-performing, and customer-focused environment. In your commercial capacity, you will oversee revenue growth driven by effective delivery, customer retention, and sustained client success.

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.

Speechify’s mission is to remove reading barriers and open up learning for everyone. Our text-to-speech products serve over 50 million users, converting everything from PDFs and books to Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. The product lineup spans iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. Recognition includes Google’s Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity. The team is fully remote, with about 200 people worldwide. Engineers and researchers join us from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, and more. The work culture values strong communication, initiative, and a drive to win. Leadership is open to anyone who demonstrates outstanding technical ability. Role Overview This Platform Software Engineer position is based in Cape Town, South Africa. The role centers on building and maintaining backend services that power Speechify’s products. These services include payments, analytics, subscriptions, text-to-speech features, and external APIs. The work involves shaping product direction, improving user experience, and supporting new product launches. The team moves quickly and values thoughtful product decisions. The company structure is flat, so engineers have the chance to take on leadership and influence technical direction. What You Will Do Design, develop, and maintain APIs, both public (such as TTS) and internal (covering payments, subscriptions, authentication, and consumption tracking), to meet business and scaling requirements. Oversee backend API systems, focusing on performance and maintainability. Contribute to B2B solutions, handling customization and integration for enterprise customers. Work with cross-functional teams to ensure backend architecture supports product goals and user needs. Interview Process The process includes several technical interviews, typically completed within one week.

Join takealot.com as a Web Frontend Engineer and be a part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of online shopping in South Africa. In this role, you will leverage cutting-edge technologies to create seamless and engaging user experiences on our platform.

Join NawiriGroup, a premier safari travel organization dedicated to crafting personalized nature-based travel adventures across Africa. Our mission extends beyond simply providing outstanding safari experiences; we aim to forge connections among local communities, expert partners, investors, and travelers, fostering a positive impact within Africa's iconic wilderness regions.Since our establishment, we have contributed to the preservation of national parks, supported community-led conservancies, and collaborated with local governments, investing millions of dollars in initiatives that protect and manage vital wilderness areas. We believe that travel can and should be a force for good. Our vision is to leverage responsible travel to cultivate a sustainable future for Africa's ecosystems and the communities that inhabit them.Currently, through our subsidiaries, including Asilia Africa and Go2Africa, we employ nearly 1,200 dedicated professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, all united in delivering immersive travel experiences while striving to make a meaningful impact.

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.

Join DVT, a prominent global leader in custom software development and data engineering, as a Senior Java Developer! We are on the lookout for enthusiastic Java developers to enrich our innovative and collaborative team. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the industry's most talented professionals, utilizing state-of-the-art technologies and best practices to craft world-class solutions.At DVT, we cultivate a culture of continuous learning and growth. We empower your professional journey with extensive training programs and sponsor participation in prestigious industry events such as DevConf and GDG. Step into a role that challenges the status quo while elevating your career to unprecedented heights!

Join our dynamic team as a Trainer in Cape Town, South Africa! We are looking for a passionate individual to enhance the skills and knowledge of our employees through innovative and engaging training programs. Your role will involve facilitating workshops, creating training materials, and evaluating the effectiveness of training initiatives.

Role Overview Speechify is hiring an iOS Core Product Software Engineer in Cape Town, South Africa. This role focuses on building and improving iOS applications that help users get more from their experience. The position involves close collaboration with developers and designers to deliver features and solutions that matter to Speechify’s audience.

iniziomedical seeks a Medical Writer to join the team in Cape Town, South Africa. The role centers on creating medical documents that help healthcare professionals and support project teams. Key responsibilities Write and develop medical content and documentation for various projects Collaborate with healthcare professionals to maintain accuracy and clarity Support initiatives aimed at improving patient outcomes Location This is an on-site position in Cape Town, South Africa.

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.

Role Overview TransPerfect is hiring a Quality Control Specialist in Cape Town, Western Cape. This position focuses on reviewing and ensuring the accuracy, clarity, and consistency of client deliverables. The role suits recent graduates with strong attention to detail and clear communication skills who want to start a career in quality assurance. Previous experience in quality assurance is helpful but not required. What You Will Do Quality Control Checks: Review translation certificates and other deliverables to confirm they follow client specifications, including file naming, properties, and types. Non-linguistic Review: Perform final checks on translation files in the life sciences sector, ensuring they meet glossary, reference, and client requirements, and that formatting and layout are correct. Compliance Monitoring: Confirm that all quality steps meet the required standards and recommend improvements as needed. Style & Standards Management: Update internal style guides and QA checklists to keep team output consistent. Process Improvement: Look for ways to improve translation workflows and help refine production instructions. Collaborative Feedback: Share constructive feedback with production and linguist teams to support ongoing quality improvements. Location This role is based in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Operations Manager to join our team in Cape Town, South Africa. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, driving efficiency, and implementing best practices to enhance the performance of our organization.The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management, with a proven track record of leading teams and achieving operational excellence. You will collaborate with various departments to ensure seamless workflows and high-quality service delivery.

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 our dynamic team at Takealot for Business as a Sales Specialist, where you will play a vital role in driving business growth and building strong client relationships. Your expertise in sales will help us to enhance our offerings and deliver exceptional value to our clients.

About the Role Fever is looking for a Project Manager based in Cape Town. This role involves guiding projects from initial planning through to final delivery, always keeping strategic goals in focus. The position calls for hands-on coordination and problem solving across multiple teams. What You Will Do Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring objectives are met Work closely with colleagues from different departments Manage schedules and track progress against deadlines Allocate resources to keep projects on course Location This position is based in Cape Town, South Africa.