Data Engineer

Job Description

Join our Cape Town team as a Data Engineer, where you will develop and maintain data pipelines that facilitate data integration and analytics. Your expertise will help shape our data strategy and drive business insights. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys tackling complex data challenges.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain efficient and reliable data pipelines to handle large datasets.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations related to data protection and privacy.
• Monitor and optimize database performance and conduct regular maintenance checks.
• Transform data into a format that can be easily analyzed and interpreted by team members.
• Contribute to the planning and organization of data engineering projects.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Data Science
• Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering or related analytics roles

Technical Skills

• R
• Tableau
• Data Warehousing

Soft Skills

• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail

Certifications

• Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP)
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with Apache Kafka: Knowledge of using Kafka for stream processing and real-time data.
• Familiarity with NoSQL databases: Understanding of NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Cassandra.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage, including dental and vision
• Generous leave benefits and family-friendly policies
• Employee assistance programs for mental health
• Career advancement opportunities and support for certifications

Company Culture

• Continuous Learning: We support continuous learning and professional development for all employees.
• Empowerment: We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and contribute to our mission.