Product Ops Engineer – Systems, Data, and Scalability

Growth Troops; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Product Ops Engineer to enhance product lifecycle processes through coding and data analysis. The candidate will build internal tools using Python and SQL and drive automation initiatives to improve efficiency. Strong experience with SQL and Python, along with a systems-thinking mindset, is crucial for success in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hybrid technical/operations role is required.
• Strong hands-on experience with SQL & Python for automation and reporting.
• Must be a systems thinker with a knack for workflow optimization.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and enhance product lifecycle processes using code and data.
• Build and maintain internal tools with Python and SQL.
• Drive automation initiatives that cut down manual work and reduce errors.
• Collaborate with product and ops teams to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

SQL

Python

Automation

Workflow Optimization

Job description

Product Ops Engineer – Systems, Data, and Scalability

We're seeking a Product Ops Engineer who brings both operational thinking and technical skills to the table. If you enjoy debugging inefficiencies and building scalable workflows with code, this is for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyze and enhance product lifecycle processes using code and data

• Build and maintain internal tools with Python and SQL

• Drive automation initiatives that cut down manual work and reduce errors

• Collaborate with product and ops teams to ensure seamless execution

Ideal Background:

• Experience in a hybrid technical/operations role

• Strong hands‑on experience with SQL & Python for automation and reporting

• Systems thinker with a knack for workflow optimization

• Comfort with fast‑paced, evolving environments