Data Engineer

Job Description

As a Data Engineer in Johannesburg, you will be pivotal in managing and optimizing our data workflows. Your expertise will help ensure that data pipelines are efficient, reliable, and scalable. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to support analytics initiatives, turning data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Create and optimize data pipelines that scale with business requirements.
• Implement efficient data storage strategies to manage large datasets.
• Work closely with data governance to ensure best practices in data management.
• Conduct performance tuning for databases and queries.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Stay updated on industry trends in data engineering and best practices.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, or related field
• Master's degree is an advantage

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics

Technical Skills

• R or SAS
• ETL Tools
• Cloud Technologies

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Cloudera Certified Data Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Data Lakes: Understanding of the principles behind data lake architectures.
• Knowledge of Stream Processing: Experience with Apache Kafka or similar technologies.

Benefits

• Attractive compensation package with additional bonuses
• Health and wellness benefits, including mental health support
• Work-life balance with flexible scheduling
• Opportunities for career advancement and learning

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: We're dedicated to continuous learning and process enhancements.
• Supportive Leadership: Our leaders foster an environment of guidance and support.
• Employee Recognition: We value and recognize our employees for their contributions.