Job Description
About the Role
A renowned Independent Asset Management Firm seeks a results-driven Investment Technology Process Engineer with strong SQL skills and a minimum of 3 years experience within Financial Services or Asset Management. In this hands-on role, you will bridge the knowledge gap between Technologists and Investment professionals, engage in regular design, planning and architecture sessions while using modern tooling to increase your breadth and depth of impact, to analyse data and build automations.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilise your brainpower and knowledge to analyse and design better processes providing precise, accurate and impactful outcomes across all asset types for Investment teams and Clients.
- Be hands-on; this is an active role, you will be in the detail of the Investment Technology deliveries, you bridge the knowledge gap between Technologists and Investment professionals.
- Produce accurate Features (Agile) and Specs (spec-based development for AI) to drive new ways of working.
- Work collaboratively across teams; keep stakeholder engagement high.
- Work with Engineering Leads and Product Owners to deliver value iteratively in an Agile manner.
- Engage in regular design, planning and architecture sessions.
- Ensure Outcomes are clear, functional, measurable and deliver real value.
- Use modern tooling to increase your breadth and depth of impact, to analyse data and build automations.
Requirements
- A relevant Degree
Experience/Skills
- At least 3 years in Financial Services / Asset Management.
- An understanding of how the Investment processes of an Asset Manager work, and a desire to modernise them.
- An understanding of data and data flows (data and systems architecture).
- Strong SQL skills.
- Exposure to modern tooling such as Python (or other programming languages) to reduce manual effort, derive insight from data and to enable the production of code via AI (spec-based development).
- Experience consuming from HTTP APIs (e.g. REST, GraphQL) as well as databases and files.
Attributes
- The ability to approach and own and continuously look for opportunities to develop.
- Driven by results.
- Ability to recognise and embrace change.
- Intellectual curiosity and strong desire to learn.
- You want to work with interesting people and enjoy problem solving.
- You dislike being spoon-fed information and being told exactly what to do and how to do it.
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About Other IT/Computer Jobs in Western Cape
The Western Cape, situated on the south coast of South Africa, is home to a thriving IT industry that offers a diverse range of career opportunities for professionals with expertise in various fields.
The job market in the Western Cape is highly competitive, with many major companies and startups operating in the region. The province’s strategic location, combined with its well-developed infrastructure, makes it an attractive hub for businesses looking to establish themselves in Africa. As a result, there is a high demand for skilled IT professionals who can support the growth of these companies.
The average salary ranges for IT professionals in the Western Cape are as follows: software engineers and developers can expect to earn between R800 000 to R1 200 000 per annum; data scientists and analysts can range from R600 000 to R900 000; cybersecurity specialists can earn anywhere from R500 000 to R800 000; and IT project managers can command salaries ranging from R400 000 to R700 000. These figures are based on industry standards and may vary depending on factors such as experience, qualifications, and company size.
To succeed in an IT career in the Western Cape, professionals need to possess a range of key skills, including programming languages (Java, Python, C++), data structures and algorithms, software development methodologies, cloud computing (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), cybersecurity principles, and excellent communication skills. Additionally, knowledge of industry-specific tools and technologies, such as SAP or Oracle, can be highly valued.
Several major companies and industries are actively hiring IT professionals in the Western Cape. For example, tech giants like IBM and Dell have a strong presence in the region, while financial institutions such as Standard Bank and First National Bank also have significant IT departments. The automotive industry is another major sector that employs IT professionals, with companies like Toyota and Volkswagen having operations in the province.
Career growth opportunities are plentiful for IT professionals in the Western Cape, with many companies offering training and development programs to help employees upskill and reskill. With experience, professionals can move into senior roles such as technical lead or manager, or transition into related fields like business analysis or consulting. The region’s entrepreneurial spirit also makes it an ideal location for startups, providing opportunities for IT professionals to launch their own businesses or join innovative companies that are shaping the future of technology.
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