Software Engineer - Cape Town at Ninety One

In this role you will:

• Design and deliver a modern data platform for Ninety One
• Support the existing and new data platform working with the team of software engineers, data engineers and data analysts
• Be hands-on in the code, but you can’t do it all alone, we will only succeed together
• Build relationships within Technology and across the wider business through delivery. Work in a rapid proof-of-concept style, engage stakeholders and adopt a fail-fast approach
• Collaborate with IT Heads, Engineering Leads and Product Owners to define and execute our IT strategy.

You should consider applying if you have:

• BSc Honours Degree in a mathematical, computing or engineering subject.
• Minimum of 2 years actively working with programming languages such as C#, Java, Python, JavaScript etc
• A desire to build and work within a high-performing team
• Have experience with, and a desire to use, modern data technologies (such as, but not limited to, Snowflake, Data Bricks, Azure Synapse, Data Lakes, modern data warehouses)
• Advantageous, but not required, to have prior knowledge of Asset Management or other Financial Industry

Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

• The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
• The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
• A strong belief in doing the right thing
• Driven by results
• Intellectual curiosity
• High conviction and be comfortable sharing opinions