Data Engineer

Job Description

As a Data Engineer in our Pretoria office, you'll play a crucial role in transforming raw data into meaningful insights. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance the data infrastructure, improve data availability, and support analytics initiatives. If you are a problem-solver with a passion for data, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Architect and develop data pipelines to support analytics initiatives.
• Build and support data lakes and warehouses.
• Evaluate and implement new data technologies and tools.
• Work closely with business analysts to understand data needs.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to provide insights.
• Contribute to technical documentation and training materials.

Requirements

Education

• Master's degree in Data Science or related field is preferred

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in big data technologies and data engineering

Technical Skills

• Hadoop
• ETL Tools

Soft Skills

• Problem Solving
• Effective Communication

Certifications

• Cloudera Certified Professional (CCP) Data Scientist
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with NoSQL databases: Knowledge of NoSQL databases such as MongoDB or Cassandra.
• Familiarity with data governance frameworks: Understanding of data governance best practices and compliance.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical aid coverage
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Work-from-home flexibility
• Wellness programs for employees

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: We encourage continuous learning and development for all employees.
• Employee Wellbeing: Our company prioritizes employee wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Community Engagement: We value our connection to the community and are active in outreach programs.