Data Engineer

Hire Resolve; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Resolve’s client in Johannesburg seeks a dynamic Data Engineer to lead the product/platform lifecycle, translating business needs into specifications and driving the roadmap. You will partner with CEOs, COOs, engineering and sales to deliver scalable tech solutions in a fast-paced setting.

The role requires 5+ years managing technology products, strong stakeholder communication, and experience with Agile/Scrum. Hybrid work model in Johannesburg is considered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing technology products.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodology.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of the product/platform from ideation to release.
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap aligned with business objectives.
• Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories.
• Work closely with engineering teams to build and enhance the platform.
• Define and prioritize the product backlog.
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality tech solutions.
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders and development teams.
• Gather and prioritize feature requests and feedback from users or clients.
• Run and manage the product independently with minimal oversight.
• Make strategic and tactical decisions to drive product growth and performance.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions are feasible and scalable.

Education

Engineering or Computer Science background

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Hire Resolve’s client, who offers tax recovery solutions for institutions and individuals resulting in maximized investment performance, is searching for a dynamic and experienced Data Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities

• Own the full lifecycle of the product/platform from ideation to release
• Develop and maintain the product roadmap aligned with business objectives
• Translate business requirements into detailed product specifications and user stories
• Work closely with engineering teams to build and enhance the platform
• Define and prioritize the product backlog
• Ensure timely delivery of high-quality tech solutions
• Act as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders (CEO, COO, engineering, sales) and development teams
• Gather and prioritize feature requests and feedback from users or clients
• Run and manage the product independently with minimal oversight
• Make strategic and tactical decisions to drive product growth and performance
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure solutions are feasible and scalable

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience managing technology products
• Proven ability to independently run and own a product with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of product lifecycle, backlog management, and roadmap development
• Experience building or managing tech platforms
• Background in Engineering and/or Computer Science (preferred but not essential)
• Experience working in or with companies that build their own technology products
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with ability to use data to drive decisions
• Agile/Scrum methodology experience
• Experience with Salesforce is a strong advantage
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced, startup-like environment
• Must be able to work from the office in Johannesburg (hybrid may be considered)