Data Engineer at Hire Resolve

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)