Data Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join our vibrant team in Pretoria. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and implementing robust data pipelines, collaborating with cross-functional teams to support data-driven decision-making processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and cloud data services, ensuring our data infrastructure is optimized for performance and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Establish and optimize data ingestion processes for high volume data streams.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure data meets business requirements.
• Ensure data compliance with relevant legislation and policies.
• Test and validate data pipelines continually for accuracy.
• Provide insights to improve existing data handling practices.
• Train and mentor junior team members in data engineering.
• Participate in agile development processes to improve project delivery.
• Analyze data processing and suggest ways to enhance efficiency.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science or related field

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles

Technical Skills

• SQL
• Big Data Technologies
• Data Warehouse Solutions
• Automated Data Pipelines
• Data Governance

Soft Skills

• Critical Thinking
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• IBM Certified Data Engineer

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Working with Real-time Data Streams: Experience in handling data from real-time sources such as Kafka or Apache Flink.
• Knowledge of Graph Databases: Familiarity with graph databases like Neo4j or Amazon Neptune.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to training programs for skills enhancement.
• Flexible working conditions that balance work and life.
• Social club membership options.

Company Culture

• Inclusivity: Our workplace is diverse, welcoming individuals from all backgrounds to contribute their unique perspectives.
• Empowerment: We empower our team to take ownership of their projects and make impactful decisions.
• Work-Life Balance: We promote a healthy work-life balance to ensure high levels of employee satisfaction and performance.