Software Engineer - Data Infrastructure & Acquisition

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 servic…

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.

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.

As a Platform Engineer focusing on FinOps and Infrastructure at Vista Group, you will play a crucial role in ensuring that our cloud offerings maintain exceptional standards of service, security, and availability for our valued customers. You will leverage internal systems to build, monitor, and resolve issues within our hosted cloud environments, thereby enhancing operational and security efficiencies. Your efforts will contribute to establishing a mature and effective security posture across all Vista services.Key ResponsibilitiesFinOps SupportAnalyze current configurations of Containers, VM Scale Sets, VMs, DB Pools, App Services, and Databases, making adjustments to resizing and re-scaling as required.Remove unused assets, including Web & Call Centre Base Images, and modify Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates to facilitate optional configurability.Oversee the weekly scaling of environments as necessary.Manage Reserved Instances (RIs) and Savings Plans effectively.Monitor and manage orphaned Azure resources diligently.Service and Security Operations ManagementDesign and implement systems, processes, and methodologies that ensure effective and timely monitoring of Vista's services.Take the lead in responding to suspected and confirmed security incidents, integrating all insights back into system design for continuous improvement.Proactively support the achievement of high-quality security outcomes across Vista’s global operations, including conducting regular reviews of our security posture.Product and Technical SupportStay updated on all aspects of Vista Cloud technology, deployment, and operational processes.Train internal support teams and serve as the escalation point for queries related to security events, providing resolutions or guidance for issue resolution.Offer technical advice and assistance regarding security incidents as required.Conduct regular quality reviews with the Head of Cloud Operations and other managers, analyzing issues to ensure consistent approaches and maintained standards.Provide guidance to the Development Team on potential security remediations for software vulnerabilities identified by security tools.Proactively work towards improving security scores and manage internal systems related to security state, posture, and maturity.Additional ResponsibilitiesAssist the Project Management Office (PMO) in scoping Statements of Work (SoW) and conducting technical reviews, offering security advice to implementation teams.Utilize appropriate tools to log requests with the services team.Create materials for monthly reports detailing security states and posture.

Join our dynamic team at Prime System Solutions as a Project Engineer, where your passion for cloud technologies, automation, and cutting-edge IT infrastructure will drive our Managed Services forward. In this remote role, you will design, implement, and support both cloud and on-premises environments, with a focus on Microsoft technologies, virtualization, and network infrastructure.Key Responsibilities:Cloud & Infrastructure EngineeringDesign, deploy, and manage Microsoft Azure environments, including Azure Virtual Desktop, Cloud PCs, and Azure tenancies.Implement and manage Microsoft Intune for seamless device management across Android, Apple, and Windows platforms.Conduct Active Directory migrations from on-prem to cloud (Entra ID).Configure and maintain VMware environments, ensuring effective deployment and version upgrades.Set up and manage DHCP, file servers, and new server builds in both Azure and on-prem environments.Identity & Access ManagementConfigure and troubleshoot Azure AD Connect, including password hash sync, pass-through authentication, and ADFS.Enforce Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) policies across users and tenancies.Manage Microsoft Intra and synchronize identities from on-prem environments.Email & SecurityAdminister Microsoft 365, focusing on Exchange Online.Configure SPF, DKIM, and DMARC records to enhance email security.Ensure secure access and compliance in cloud and hybrid environments.Automation & ToolingEngage in automation initiatives using AI and scripting to optimize operations.Evaluate and implement innovative tools to enhance service delivery in the Managed Services Provider (MSP) sector.Recommend and leverage essential MSP tools such as RMM platforms, ticketing systems, and documentation tools.

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 the innovative team at impact as a Software Engineer II. In this pivotal role, you will contribute to the design, development, and maintenance of software applications that enhance our cutting-edge solutions. We are looking for a passionate individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is eager to tackle complex challenges.

About impact.comimpact.com stands as the premier commerce partnership marketing platform globally, revolutionizing business growth through effective partnership management across the customer journey. We empower brands to cultivate authentic relationships with affiliates, influencers, content publishers, and advocates, driving performance-based growth. Our award-winning solutions—Performance (affiliate), Creator (influencer), and Advocate (customer referral)—integrate all partner types into a cohesive platform. As consumer trust in recommendations grows, impact.com ensures brands shine where it counts. Over 5,000 leading global brands, like Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oréal, and Fanatics, trust impact.com to fuel over 225,000 partnerships that yield measurable results.Your Role at impact.com:As a key member of our rapidly growing SaaS scale-up, your mission will be to streamline self-service Products, Plans, Subscriptions, and Billing, enhancing experiences for clients and our sales and account management teams. This role is central to our operations, aimed at empowering customers to independently manage their plans while ensuring billing processes are automated, precise, and scalable.Your contributions will directly influence our revenue growth, paving the way for new business models and establishing the foundation of our operational framework.This isn't a conventional engineering position. Your work will be pivotal in transforming our business, replacing outdated monolithic systems with a modern, modular architecture or individual services where appropriate. We are committed to adopting cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.If you are someone who challenges the norm, possesses a keen interest in emerging technologies and engineering practices, and thrives in an environment that values curiosity, experimentation, and continuous improvement, we want you on our team!

Join Electrum, a leader in next-generation payment software technology.Since our inception in 2012, we have provided reliable, enterprise-grade, cloud-native solutions that enhance financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has positioned us as a trusted partner in high-volume, low-value payment schemes, empowering our clients to serve millions of South Africans every day.At Electrum, we are focused on making a difference – crafting solutions that truly matter, acting with urgency, and embracing continuous learning as we grow. We value collaboration – partnering closely with our clients and teams to create meaningful, sustainable solutions. We emphasize safe practices – fostering open dialogue, encouraging smart risk-taking, and building trust to nurture creativity and alignment. We are committed to empowering strong teams – attracting talented individuals, collaborating vigorously, and holding each other to high standards while demonstrating empathy and kindness.As a member of the Electrum team, you will:Engage in the entire development lifecycle — from initial concept to final product launch.Enhance your skills through top-tier training and practical experience on a daily basis.Receive mentorship and support from industry experts invested in your growth.Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where collaboration and creativity flourish.Address real-world customer challenges and witness the tangible impact of your contributions.Discover numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.Gain invaluable experience in a leading FinTech environment, working on significant, impactful projects.The RoleAre you excited about constructing the essential infrastructure that supports contemporary software development? Electrum is on the lookout for a Platforms Engineer to design, build, and uphold scalable, secure, and resilient platforms that facilitate the development, deployment, and operation of applications throughout the organization. In this position, you will empower engineering teams by automating infrastructure, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring platform reliability and performance. You will be instrumental in promoting Platform Engineering best practices, enhancing developer productivity, and fostering operational excellence through infrastructure-as-code and modern tools. If you thrive in challenging environments and are driven by the potential to create widespread impact, we are eager to hear from you. Desired ExperienceFamiliarity with Agile / Scrum methodologies.Knowledge of AWS/Cloud services and best practices, such as the AWS Well-Architected Framework.

Takealot Fulfilment Solutions (TFS) is a cutting-edge service offering derived from Takealot.com, South Africa’s foremost online retail platform. We are on the lookout for a talented Senior Software Engineer to join our dynamic Fulfilment Engineering team.Our vibrant team is solely responsible for developing the systems that underpin Takealot Fulfilment Solutions, tackling the unique challenges associated with coordinating order fulfilment across various distribution centers and logistics operations. We utilize a microservices architecture to isolate our logic and facilitate scalability, primarily following REST architecture while incorporating event-driven architecture as necessary.Think you’ve faced challenges before? Prepare for a new level!Scale: Join a platform where 4 million satisfied shoppers utilize takealot.com. We handle deliveries for multiple businesses, placing you at the forefront of client interactions.Learn: Collaborate with top industry experts, coding alongside leaders to rapidly enhance your skills.Grow: Advance your career within the expanding Takealot Group, which includes takealot.com, Mr D, and TFS. Participate in building our new B2C and C2C systems with ample opportunities for internal advancement.Who’s who in the tech arena:This role reports directly to the Software Engineering Manager of the Fulfilment Orchestration Team.Your mission, should you choose to accept it:Develop and optimize systems for managing order fulfilment across South Africa.Collaborate with business units to enhance processes for more efficient deliveries and improved customer experiences.Research and define innovative solutions within the fulfilment domain.Work primarily on open-source platforms.Take full ownership of end-to-end solutions.Essential Attributes:Exceptional communication skills.Proactive and adaptable.Strong problem-solving capabilities.Solutions-oriented mindset.Willingness to learn and mentor others.Our Technology Stack Includes:JavaSpring FrameworkAngular & ReactPostgresGoogle Pub/Sub...

Join the Team at Takealot.com! As South Africa’s premier online retail platform, we are seeking a talented Software Engineer (Search) to become an integral part of our innovative team. At Takealot, we are a vibrant, fast-growing company that thrives on creativity, intelligence, and dedication. If you possess these traits and value integrity, we want you on board! Ready for a true challenge? Scale: Join over 4 million satisfied customers shopping online at takealot.com and showcase your capabilities. Learn: Collaborate with industry leaders and rapidly enhance your skills in a collaborative environment. Grow: Advance your career within the expanding Takealot Group, which includes takealot.com and Mr D. We prioritize internal promotions, providing you with excellent growth opportunities. Your Role: Reporting to the team manager, your mission will be to leverage your software engineering expertise to create robust solutions within the e-commerce landscape. You will engage in improving existing software and developing new features with a focus on best practices. While we maintain a standard work schedule, please note that our operations run 24/7, and you may be called upon for on-call support on a rotational basis to address critical system issues. The primary focus of this role is to maintain and enhance our search stack. We are currently transitioning from Elasticsearch to Vertex AI Search, so familiarity with these technologies is advantageous, though not mandatory. Experience with other search technologies like Solr or Algolia is also relevant. Our technology stack predominantly utilizes Python, but proficiency in other mainstream backend languages such as Java or Go is a plus. Design and develop solutions to enhance business operations and customer satisfaction. Collaborate with your team to architect and design effective solutions. Write high-quality code, implementing significant improvements in non-functional areas. Create production-grade code for complex and large-scale projects. Enhance testing practices for both functional and non-functional requirements. Drive best practices within our engineering team through continuous improvement. Design solutions for intricate problems with challenging trade-offs at the system or domain level. Engage in collaborative architecture proposals across engineering teams. Support architectural alignment across projects.

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.

Electrum is revolutionizing payment software technology.Since our inception in 2012, we have been at the forefront of delivering reliable, enterprise-grade, cloud-native solutions that optimize financial transaction processing. Our extensive expertise has positioned us as a trusted partner in managing high-volume, low-value payment schemes, allowing our clients to provide services to millions of South Africans daily.At Electrum, we are committed to making a significant impact – developing solutions that truly matter, responding with urgency, and embracing continuous learning as we grow. We believe in collaborative creation – working closely with our clients and teams to craft meaningful, sustainable solutions. Our focus is on ensuring safety – fostering open communication, encouraging intelligent risk-taking, and nurturing trust to promote creativity and alignment. We support empowered teams – attracting exceptional talent, collaborating diligently, and maintaining high standards while leading with empathy and kindness.What You Will Experience at Electrum:Participate in the complete process — from the initial idea to the final product launch.Enhance your skills through top-tier training and practical learning every day.Receive mentorship and support from industry experts invested in your development.Thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where collaboration and creativity are paramount.Address real customer challenges and witness the direct impact of your contributions.Explore numerous opportunities for career advancement and skill enhancement.Gain valuable experience in a leading FinTech setting, contributing to high-impact projects.Your Role:As an Intermediate Cloud Engineer with a software engineering background, you will not be performing traditional cloud support tasks or simply responding to support tickets. Instead, you will approach our cloud infrastructure as a product, treating our internal developers as your clients.Your goal is to simplify the cloud experience while ensuring the necessary discipline for safe scaling. You will automate the management of the infrastructure that supports Electrum's platform and create self-service tools that empower our product teams to deploy secure cloud infrastructure independently. Our aim is to transition to a fully automated, hands-off cloud operation, prioritizing guardrails over gatekeeping and state enforcement over manual patching.Key Responsibilities:Architect, deploy, and manage AWS cloud-based production systems strictly using Infrastructure as Code.Drive operational excellence and innovation in cloud solutions.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance our cloud offerings.Ensure security and compliance in all cloud deployments.Provide support and feedback for continuous improvement of cloud-related processes.

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.

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.

Join our innovative team at versant3 as an Intermediate Software Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to contribute to dynamic projects that shape the future of technology. We seek passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to tackle challenging problems. If you are looking to grow your skills and work on exciting software development initiatives, we want to hear from you!

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

About Impact.com: At Impact.com, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture that values our people, transforms technology, and prioritizes customer success. Our collaborative environment fuels rapid growth, allowing us to serve some of the biggest brands globally. We leverage cutting-edge technology to tackle real-world challenges, making us the premier SaaS platform for automating partnerships and driving unprecedented revenue growth. With an entrepreneurial spirit, we reward ambition and curiosity. If you're seeking a workplace where your insights are valued, your efforts recognized, and you can collaborate with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, Impact.com is the ideal destination for you! As the world's foremost partnership management platform, Impact.com is revolutionizing how companies manage and enhance partnerships, ranging from traditional affiliate networks to influencers, content publishers, and B2B collaborations. Our robust, purpose-built platform simplifies the creation, management, and scaling of partnership ecosystems, helping businesses connect with trusted brands and communities globally. To discover how Impact.com’s technology platform and partnerships marketplace are fueling revenue growth for renowned enterprises like Walmart, Uber, Shopify, Lenovo, L’Oreal, and Fanatics, explore www.impact.com. Your Role at Impact.com: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will take the lead in delivering high-impact features and functionalities through meticulous planning, design, implementation, testing, and deployment. You will possess a strong understanding of ancillary services and infrastructure, allowing you to work independently while contributing to team success. This position requires you to effectively select appropriate cloud services, implement new libraries, and independently identify and resolve issues. Your experience across multiple programming languages and familiarity with standard architectural patterns will enable you to conduct thorough blackbox and whitebox testing, as well as complex integration testing. In this role, you will be expected to deliver results autonomously while also providing assistance and guidance to team members. Strong communication skills and the ability to escalate issues will be crucial. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Software Owner (SSO) to prioritize tasks and align with the product's strategic direction, aiding team members in planning, design, and implementation processes.

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.