Data Engineer
Old Mutual Investment Group (SA) · Cape Town, South Africa ·
- Category
- Data engineering
- Experience
- 4+ years
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Data Engineer at Old Mutual Investment Group in Cape Town who designs, builds and maintains scalable data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes and cloud data platforms supporting BI, analytics, reporting and ML. Core stack includes Microsoft SQL Server, SQL, C#/Python, Azure, plus CI/CD and DevOps practices.
Let’s Write Africa’s Story Together! Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.
We are seeking a Data Engineer to join our technology team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, maintaining and optimising data platforms, pipelines and integrations that support business intelligence, analytics, reporting and operational processes. You will play an important role in building scalable, reliable and future‑fit data solutions, working closely with business stakeholders, software engineers and data consumers to turn business needs into effective technical solutions.
Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes. Build and optimise data models, databases and data integration solutions. Develop data solutions that support reporting, analytics, machine learning and operational requirements. Contribute to the design and architecture of cloud‑based data platforms.
Implement data quality, validation and monitoring frameworks to ensure data integrity and reliability. Optimise database performance and troubleshoot data‑related issues. Take ownership of the quality, stability and performance of data solutions.
Work closely with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into practical, buildable technical solutions. Partner with software engineers and data consumers to ensure solutions meet business needs and deliver meaningful value. Communicate openly and clearly, building trusted relationships across technical and business teams.
Support deployment, testing and maintenance through CI/CD and DevOps practices. Identify opportunities to improve data platforms, processes and ways of working. Stay curious about emerging technologies and continuously build your technical capability. Document technical solutions, standards and processes to support consistency and knowledge sharing.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to building technical capability within the engineering team. Share knowledge and collaborate with colleagues to solve problems and achieve shared outcomes. Contribute to a culture of constructive challenge, learning and continuous improvement.
You are a technically strong and curious Data Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and building reliable solutions. You are comfortable working across technical and business environments and take ownership of delivering quality outcomes. You bring:
Scan the Horizon: You stay curious about emerging technologies and look for opportunities to strengthen our data capabilities. Innovate to Grow: You challenge existing ways of working and find smarter, scalable solutions to complex problems. Learn and Adapt: You embrace change, continuously develop your technical capability and apply new thinking to your work. Partner with Intent: You build effective relationships with business and technology stakeholders, understanding their needs and working towards shared outcomes. Communicate Candidly: You communicate clearly, constructively and openly, particularly when navigating complex technical challenges. Foster Trust: You are dependable, transparent and consistent in delivering on your commitments. Focus on What Matters: You prioritise work that creates meaningful value for the business and its stakeholders. Own It: You take accountability for your deliverables, data quality and the solutions you build. Deliver Excellence: You hold yourself to high standards and take pride in delivering reliable, sustainable and high-quality solutions.
We shape a bold future by staying curious and finding better ways to work, wow our clients by focusing on what matters and delivering excellence, and succeed together by partnering with intent, communicating candidly and fostering trust.
15 September 2026 , 23:59
The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
Old Mutual is a premium African financial services organisation that offers a broad spectrum of financial solutions to retail and corporate customers across key market segments in 14 countries. The lines of business include Life and Savings, Property and Casualty, Asset Management and Banking and Lending. We are rooted in our purpose of Championing Mutually Positive Futures Every Day and believe that a great customer experience is anchored in a great employee experience.
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