Aws Data Engineer - Midrand-Semi Remote - R800 Ph 1440000

E-Merge It Recruitment; Secunda; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in South Africa is looking for an AWS Data Engineer to build and maintain data infrastructure on AWS. The role demands strong analytical skills and experience with AWS data pipelines. This full-time permanent position allows for semi-remote work and offers a negotiable salary based on experience. Contact Garth Zoutendyk for further details and opportunities.

Qualifications

• Expertise in data modelling with a focus on AWS.
• Strong analytical skills in processing large datasets.
• Experience with data validation and testing procedures.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain data infrastructure on AWS.
• Develop specifications for programs and manage data transformations.
• Create and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

Data modelling

Analytical skills

Testing & data validation

Communication skills

AWS Glue or Data Pipeline

Organizational skills

Tools

Docker

Linux / Unix

Big Data

AWS Components

Confluence

JIRA

Data Quality Tools (e.g., Great Expectations)

Powershell / Bash

Job description

AWS Data Engineer

Looking for an opportunity with one of the leading companies in the manufacturing industry in search for an AWS Data Engineer that plays a crucial role in building and maintaining the data infrastructure on AWS, ensuring that organizations can effectively and securely manage and analyze their data.

Continuous learning and adaptation to evolving technologies are essential in this dynamic field.

Duties & Responsibilities

Demonstrate expertise in data modelling Oracle SQLExceptional analytical skills analysing large and complex data sets. Perform thorough testing and data validation to ensure the accuracy of data transformations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with precise documentation. Self‑driven team player with ability to work independently and multi‑task. Experience building data pipeline using AWS Glue or Data Pipeline, or similar platforms. Experience preparing specifications from which programs will be written, designed, coded, tested and debugged. Strong organizational skills.

Experience in working with Enterprise Collaboration tools such as Confluence, JIRA, etc. Experience developing technical documentation and artefacts. Experience working with Data Quality Tools such as Great Expectations.

Requirements

Docker; Linux / Unix; Big Data; Powershell / Bash. Basic experience / understanding of AWS Components (in order of importance). Reference Number for this position is GZ.

• Full‑time permanent position based in Midrand – Semi Remote offering a cost‑to‑company salary of R 000 per hour, negotiable on experience and ability.

Contact Garth Zoutendyk for further details and opportunities.