Data Scientist

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Communicate Finance is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on data science and data-driven product development. The role demands leadership at the intersection of software engineering and data.

This hybrid opportunity offers flexibility and significant technical challenges, with a collaborative culture and modern tooling. The right candidate will influence technical direction and grow into senior leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or senior technical leadership role.
• Strong background in software engineering within data-focused environments.
• Experience working with data science teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and data professionals.
• Drive delivery of scalable software and data-centric solutions.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical strategy.
• Influence system design and engineering best practices.
• Ensure alignment between technical output and business priorities.
• Continuously improve team processes and standards.

Skills

Software development practices

Python

Data pipelines

System design

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

My client, a progressive organisation within the information technology space, is looking for an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a team focused on data science and data-driven product development.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of software engineering, data platforms, and leadership.

The environment is built for developers, modern tooling, collaborative culture, and the freedom to experiment with new technologies. The team is made up of skilled engineers and data specialists working on impactful solutions where scalability, performance, and innovation are key.

This is a hybrid/remote-friendly opportunity (details to be confirmed), offering flexibility alongside meaningful technical challenges. The company values diversity, continuous learning, and empowering individuals to grow into leadership and architectural influence.

For the right candidate, this role provides strong visibility, the ability to influence technical direction, and real career growth into senior leadership or architectural domains.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers and data professionals within a high-performance culture
• Drive delivery of scalable software and data-centric solutions across projects
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define and execute technical strategy
• Influence system design, architecture decisions, and engineering best practices
• Ensure alignment between technical output and business priorities
• Continuously improve team processes, tools, and engineering standards

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Experience

• Proven experience in an Engineering Manager or senior technical leadership role
• Strong background in software engineering within data-focused environments
• Experience working with or alongside data science teams
• Track record of delivering complex, scalable technology solutions

Skills

• Strong understanding of modern software development practices
• Experience with relevant programming languages and data technologies (e.g., Python, cloud, data pipelines, specifics to be discussed)
• Solid system design and scalable architecture knowledge
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Any other non-negotiables that are not discriminatory

Apply now!