Data Engineer

Cape Town Full-time R50,000 - R66,667 / Month
(R600,000 - R800,000 / Year)

Job Description

Join our innovative team as a Data Engineer, where your role will focus on designing and implementing robust data pipelines, and ensuring data quality across our analytics platform. Strong programming skills and experience with ETL processes are essential.

Responsibilities

  • Architecting scalable data solutions to support analytics.
  • Configuring and maintaining data pipelines in cloud environments.
  • Implementing best practices for data management and governance.
  • Conducting performance tuning of data storage systems.
  • Analyzing and profiling data to identify quality issues.
  • Collaborating with stakeholders to align data strategies with business goals.
  • Developing monitoring tools to track data pipeline performance.
  • Researching new technologies and tools to improve data processes.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field
  • Relevant postgraduate degree is a plus
Experience
  • 5+ years of experience in a data engineering role or similar
Technical Skills
  • Apache Spark
  • Data Modeling
Soft Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer
  • Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with CI/CD practices: Hands-on experience with continuous integration and deployment pipelines.
  • Familiarity with data privacy regulations: Knowledge of GDPR and other data privacy compliance standards.

Benefits

  • Fully covered health, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Matching contributions to retirement savings.
  • Work-life balance with flexible schedules.
  • Access to industry conferences and training programs.

Company Culture

  • Growth and Development: We invest in our employees’ growth through training, mentorship, and educational opportunities.
  • Work-life Balance: We prioritise work-life balance, allowing flexibility for personal commitments.
  • Continuous Learning: We provide ongoing learning opportunities to keep our team at the forefront of industry advancements.
Status: Closed