Engineering Manager - Data Science & Platform (Hybrid)

Communicate Finance; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; 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

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.