Data Engineer

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

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)