Data Engineer (Intermediate)

Mama Money is one of South Africa’s leading money transfer operators, helping people send money safely and affordably to over 70 countries worldwide. Since 2015, we’ve been on a mission to make financial services accessible, fair, and simple—empowering our customers to support their loved ones and build brighter futures.

Our growing offering now includes the Mama Money Card, a smart solution for managing everyday finances effortlessly.

We’re a diverse team of over 150 people from more than 20 countries, united by our core values: Make it easy for customers, Give it a go, and Just own it. These values drive us to innovate, take bold steps, own our part and deliver exceptional service. Together, we’re dedicated to making a difference while fostering a collaborative & supportive workplace. 

At Mama Money, we believe financial services can be a force for good. Join us to be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven company that’s transforming global remittances and helping customers thrive. Let’s build a better future together!

We are looking for a Data Engineer  to build and grow our Data function of our data intelligence, analytics and engineering at Mama Money.

At Mama Money, we’re here to make it easy—for our customers, our communities, and for each other. Simplicity is at the heart of what we do, whether it's creating a seamless and  stress-free customer journey or removing barriers that stand in the way of progress, our work is all about delivering impact, minimizing complexity, and ensuring every experience with Mama Money is easy.

We’re a team that isn’t afraid to give it a go. We value taking action, making bold steps, embracing innovation, solving problems, doing the hard things, and thinking smartly. Mistakes and failures don’t stop us—they teach us. Every challenge is a chance to grow, do better, and push boundaries.

And we just own it. Whether it’s delivering results, collaborating across teams, driving urgency, or taking accountability for our actions, we approach every task with integrity and purpose. We make company goals our own, showing up for each other, our customers, and our mission to create lasting change.

Mama’s Values These aren’t just words—they’re how we show up every day.

1. Make it easy for customers

2. Give it a go

3. Just own it