Azure Data Engineer – Johannesburg – R650k up to R850k per annum

E-Merge; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking Financial Services Provider in Johannesburg is seeking an Azure Data Engineer to drive data engineering initiatives. The ideal candidate will design and maintain data architectures, optimize data pipelines, and implement APIs. Minimum qualifications include a degree in related fields and over 5 years of experience in database solutions. The role offers a competitive salary of up to R850k CTC and operates in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in building databases, data warehousing, and integration solutions.
• Strong proficiency in understanding data pipelining and performance optimization.
• 5+ years experience in database programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain a comprehensive data architecture.
• Analyze data elements for accuracy and usability.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for ETL.
• Execute APIs for data-driven applications.
• Conduct root cause analysis on data issues.

Skills

Data architecture design

Data analysis and usability

Data pipeline optimization

API development

Integration patterns

Azure Databricks

PySpark

Education

Degree in business commerce, information studies, or information technology

Job description

Join a forward-thinking Financial Services Provider committed to innovation, technology, and pushing boundaries. We are looking for a dynamic Azure Data Engineer to drive data engineering initiatives in alignment with our organizational standards, frameworks, and roadmaps.

Responsibilities :

• Design and maintain a comprehensive data architecture across multiple application platforms.
• Analyze data elements and systems to ensure accuracy, consistency, and usability.
• Develop, manage, and optimize data pipelines for efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL).
• Build and implement data tools to support data consumers in optimizing data usage.
• Design, develop, and execute APIs to support data-driven applications.
• Work across various platforms to enhance data integration and performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis to resolve data and process-related issues.
• Apply knowledge of integration patterns, styles, and protocols to optimize data flow.
• Collaborate with technology teams and country data teams to implement scalable data solutions within architectural guidelines.

Qualifications and Experience :

• Degree in business commerce, information studies, or information technology.
• 5 years experience in building databases, warehouses, reporting, and data integration solutions.
• 5+ years of deep understanding of data pipelining and performance optimization.
• 5+ years experience in database programming languages.
• Strong proficiency in Azure Databricks and PySpark.

The Reference Number for this position is NG59980. This is a Permanent Hybrid position based in Johannesburg, offering a salary of up to R650k - R850k CTC, negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula for more information.