Data Engineer

Johannesburg FULL TIME R50,000 - R70,000 / Month
(R600,000 - R850,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join us as a Data Engineer, where you will be key in building and managing our data ecosystem. This position requires a solid understanding of database management systems, ETL processes, and data warehousing to support our growing analytics initiatives. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future of data at our company.

Responsibilities

  • Architect and build data pipelines that ensure data quality and timeliness.
  • Establish data warehouses or lakes to centralize data from various departments.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance data collection and analytics efforts.
  • Evaluate new tools and technologies for potential integration into data workflows.
  • Develop and implement data access controls and security policies.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Data Science or Computer Engineering
  • Master's degree is preferred
Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in data engineering or big data technologies
Technical Skills
  • Data Modeling
  • ETL Tools
  • NoSQL Databases
Soft Skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Team collaboration
Certifications
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
  • Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Proficiency in R or Scala: Hands-on experience with R or Scala for data analytics.
  • Cloud Architecture Experience: Experience designing solutions on cloud platforms such as AWS or Google Cloud.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Annual performance bonus structure
  • Generous leave policies including work-from-home options
  • Career advancement pathways

Company Culture

  • Innovation-driven: Innovation is at the forefront of our business; we encourage creative solutions to challenges.
  • Employee Empowerment: We empower our employees to make decisions and take ownership of their work.
  • Results-oriented: Our focus is on achieving impactful outcomes through data-driven strategies.
Status: Closed