AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Job title: AWS Cloud Data Engineer

Job Location: Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline: April 25, 2025

Key Responsibilities

1. As an AWS Cloud Data Engineer, you will be responsible for building high-quality, innovative, and fully performing data solutions.
2. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, data scientists, and IT professionals, to ensure accurate and actionable insights are provided.

Some of your duties include:

1. Develop data ingestion, data processing, data engineering, and analytical pipelines for big data, relational databases, NoSQL, and data warehouse solutions.
2. Utilise public cloud architectures, considering pros/cons and migration considerations.
3. Implement AWS and Big Data technologies such as AWS EC2, AWS S3, AWS Lambda, Spark/SparkSQL, and streaming technologies like Apache Kafka, AWS Kinesis, and Apache NiFI.
4. Use programming languages such as Java, C#, Node.js, Python, PySpark, SQL, and Unix shell/Perl scripting.
5. Work with DevOps tools like GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, CodeBuild, CodePipeline, and CodeDeploy.
6. Follow Agile software development and DevOps best practices and principles.

Who we are

1. Our purpose is to grow people, grow business, and grow Africa.
2. At iqbusiness, we are creative, analytical people who never concede defeat. Beyond IT and technology, we apply innovative solutions to complex problems.

What’s in it for you?

1. At iqbusiness, we prioritise work-life balance and offer attractive salary packages with generous employee benefits.
2. Our offices are conveniently found in both Johannesburg and Cape Town, ensuring ease even during challenging times like load shedding.
3. We foster a workplace culture that values flexibility and supports your personal needs.
4. Moreover, our diverse talent pool provides many opportunities for growth and development through meaningful interactions with your colleagues.

How do we recruit?

1. At IQbusiness, we take a refreshingly straightforward approach to recruitment.
2. First, we'll dive into your CV, delving into your background, interests, passions, and tech prowess.
3. If you're a shining star that aligns with our needs, congratulations! You'll swiftly move on to step two.
4. This stage involves meeting one of our charismatic hiring managers, who will assess your skills and your compatibility with our vibrant culture.
5. If you emerge victorious from this encounter, a thrilling challenge awaits you—an online assessment to prove your mettle.
6. Once these delightful encounters conclude, we get down to business with employment checks—references, credit history, criminal records, and even the rarefied world of fraud.
7. Once you've successfully navigated these hurdles, voila! We eagerly extend to you an offer of employment.