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Senior Data Integration Engineer — Python ETL & APIs

Sigma Connected Group in Cape Town is seeking a Development Analyst to build critical data integration solutions connecting clients' systems with internal platforms. You will write code primarily in Python and optimize workflows for data processing. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experienc ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Full Stack Data Engineer: Build Scalable Data Systems

A dynamic software company is seeking a Senior Full Stack Data Engineer to design and implement data solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to build scalable data pipelines and ensure data quality. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong programming skills in ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Enterprise Cloud Solutions Architect

A leading technology recruitment firm in South Africa is looking for a Solutions Architect to design powerful systems that solve complex problems. In this role, you will work with global teams and modern cloud platforms, contributing to the architecture of critical business systems. The ideal candidate has stron ...

Software Engineer Payments Platform (Remote, Agile)

A global payment solutions company is seeking a Software Engineer to join their team in Cape Town, South Africa. The role involves designing and developing high-performance software products used in financial transactions, requiring a Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field and 2+ years of experie ...

Remote Backend Engineer for FinTech & Stablecoins

A leading FinTech company is seeking a Software Engineer (Backend) to join their team in Cape Town. This role involves building cross-border payment solutions using Java and Spring Boot, collaborating with product teams, and enhancing the integration of fiat and crypto transactions. The ideal candidate has a str ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior QA Engineer Automation & Integration (Remote)

A leading digital security firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer focused on Automation & Integration Testing. This fully remote role in South Africa requires over 6 years of experience in quality engineering, strong skills in manual and automated testing, and hands-on collaboration with development teams. Th ...

Senior Backend Engineer, FinTech Payments (Hybrid/Remote)

A FinTech company is seeking an experienced Software Engineer to enhance cross-border payment solutions involving crypto and fiat currencies. Responsibilities include collaborating with product teams, ensuring efficient development of APIs, and maintaining a high standard of code quality. The ideal candidate has ...

AI Native Backend Engineer Remote & Scalable Impact

Clickatell is looking for a backend engineer in Cape Town, South Africa, to build and own backend services using Java and Python. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in developing scalable systems and integrating AI tools to enhance development speed. Key responsibilities include designing clean APIs ...

Senior Data Engineer Remote, Build Scalable Pipelines

A digital product consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain ETL pipelines and work with large datasets. Candidates should have 7+ years of experience, strong skills in Python or Java, and proficiency in SQL. This is a fully remote position available to candidates in compatible time ...

Full Stack Engineer: Payments Platform & Internal Tools

Zepz, based in South Africa, is searching for a Full Stack Engineer to join their growing Engineering team. In this role, you will build and maintain robust backend systems and APIs using Java and Python while ensuring data flows securely and efficiently. Zepz emphasizes a user-first mentality and values high ow ...

Senior Backend Engineer — Crypto Payments (Hybrid)

Bvnk Ltd in South Africa is seeking a talented Software Engineer to build seamless cross-border payments. This pivotal role involves tackling challenges related to speed, reliability, and scalability in crypto transactions. You will collaborate with the product team, develop future-proof products, a ...

Software Development Team Lead

Overview Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a talented Software Development Team Lead to join their team. The ideal person is someone who is equal parts software developer and team lead, with a strategic mindset to ensure that business demands are met. Preferably with a ...

Senior RPG/AS400 Developer — Drive System Innovation

We are looking for a suitable candidate for the position of Senior Developer for the Marketing Team within the IT Department. Senior Developer will be expected to perform system analysis, write technical specifications, assist in system analysis, develop new functionality as per business requirements and p ...

Principal Engineer (Full Stack / Platform / Data)

Overview Job Description Role: Principal Engineer (Full-Stack / Platform / Data). Location: Cape Town, South Africa (Hybrid or On-site). Open to relocation within South Africa for the right candidate. Role Overview We are hiring a Principal Engineer to le ...

Senior software engineer (php/laravel)

About the job Senior Software Engineer (PHP/Laravel) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 7+ years experience as a Software Developer / Senior Software Developer Extensive experience in software development, including significant hands-on experience in buil ...

Solutions Architect (Expert) 2845

Essential Skills 8+ years’ experience in full-stack development (backend & frontend) delivering custom digital solutions 3+ years as a Technical Solutions Architect Strong JavaScript expertise (modern frameworks) Solid understanding of < ...

Senior Automation Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Automation Engineer to join our dynamic Operations Systems Department and take responsibility of the Quality assurance team. In this role, you will lead the design, development, and execution of automated testing frameworks to ensure the reliability and performance of ou ...

SENIOR SQL Developer (Durban based but would consider remote) HLR7969

Join Our Team as a Senior SQL Developer Join our global client with offices in the US, UK, Australia, and South Africa in the role of Senior SQL Developer, forming part of a team involved in empowering customers to be successful custodians of their business. Duties & Responsibilities <ol ...

IT Operations Team Lead

POSITION OVERVIEW MCI is one of the fastest-growing tech-enabled business services companies in the USA, with a strong call center footprint and operations that extend across multiple countries. We deliver Customer Experience (CX), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), and Anything-as-a-Service (Xa ...

Technical Support Team Lead

OVERALL PURPOSE We are looking for a committed Technical Support Team Lead who will have a pivotal role in supporting the Technical Operations Manager to guarantee the seamless functioning of the Technical Operations Department. This involves supervising the Technical Support Team, offering guidance to o ...

Lead Project Control Specialist

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms globally and within Africa. To further our strategic business expansion plan, we are seeking new employees who are loyal, committed, competent, and proud to work for us. We are committed to achieving and maintaining diversity and equity in employment **Key ...

Lead Professional Civil Engineer

WSP is one of the most diverse consulting firms in Africa. To further our strategic business execution plan, we are seeking leaders that share our guiding principles – we value our people and our reputation; we are locally dedicated with international scale; we are future focused and challenge the status we fos ...

Sales Lead Dental Portfolio

**Job Advert: Sales Lead (Dental Portfolio) – IQVIA** **Location:** Gauteng (Remote Field-Based – Must Reside in Gauteng)**Contract:** 1-Year Fixed-Term Contract**Potential:** Strong possibility of extension + excellent developmental opportunities**Department:** Commercial – Contract Sal ...

Marketing Technology Ops Lead

OVERVIEW The Marketing Technology Operations Lead is the orchestrator responsible for operationalising the Marketing Technology capability across the commercial, solution, and delivery pillars. Your mission is to convert admin-heavy workflows into a scalable, automated engine, eliminating manual overhead ...

Senior/Lead Data Analyst

The Senior/Lead Data Analyst will rebuild and deliver analytics in Global Markets using strategic internal data assets. The role focuses on developing an internal FX and FI analytics solution within Amazon QuickSight, ensuring strict adherence to design and building documentation. The role also i ...

F5 Technical Lead (Contract)

This role drives the core 40-day deployment phase on premium iSeries blade hardware, collaborating with project managers, OEM, distributor, and remote resources in a secure environment; and to lead the implementation of F5 load balancing, WAF/ASM, access control, and redundancy solutions for a high-profil ...

Regional Lead (Richards Bay)

CCG Systems is an ICT sector and is well known to specialize in the implementation and support of ERP systems as well as Payroll & HR Systems to which our clients are made of mostly Municipalities throughout South Africa. Our company is looking for a potential candidate to join our Consultingteam in the c ...

Technical Lead South Africa

Where the job is based: S tellenbosch , South Africa Who we are: Dive into a world where technology meets innovation. At Kerv South Africa, we're not just another tech company. We’re the problem solvers, the magicians who transform complex challenges into sea ...

Senior Channel Engineering Lead

To envision, lead and develop fit for purpose, integrated end- to end technical solutions across multiple technologies for the organisation, through inspirational technical leadership and visionary long-term thinking. Provide leadership across multiple initiatives guiding engineering lead practitioners to ...

Engineering Lead (C#, .Net)

Lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and execute the technical roadmap, aligning with business objectives and customer needs Drive the design, development, an ...

Civil/Structural Revit Lead

The role oversees the development and maintenance of Revit frameworks, templates, and modelling standards tailored to civil and structural disciplines. It ensures accurate, efficient, and high-quality structural modelling across projects while coordinating workflows with multi-disciplinary teams. The posi ...

Strategic Sourcing Team Lead

Vertice was launched in 2022 to transform how companies manage their technology spend. Our agentic workflows, AI insights and expert buyers empower companies to buy smarter and scale faster, with Finance and Procurement leaders in over 30 countries worldwide trusting Vertice to manage their software purch ...

F5 Technical Lead (Contract)

Job Description This role drives the core 40-day deployment phase on premium iSeries blade hardware, collaborating with project managers, OEM, distributor, and remote resources in a secure environment; and to lead the implementation of F5 load balancing, WAF/ASM, access control, and redundancy solutions for a ...

Digital Lead Generation Specialist

The Digital Lead Generation Specialist is responsible for the end-to-end strategy of acquiring and qualifying prospects to fuel our client’s expansion. The ideal candidate will integrate digital marketing best practices with rigorous data analysis to refine targeting and maximize conversion rates acro ...

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