Data And Analytics Specialist

R17 Ventures Ag; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic performance marketing agency is seeking an experienced Data and Analytics Specialist to join their team in Cape Town. This role requires a strong back-end development background in Python, with expertise in data infrastructure and tools. The ideal candidate will collaborate with various teams to shape the agency's data strategy, ensuring actionable insights drive client success. If you're ready to play a pivotal role in a fast-growing agency, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data and analytics or similar role.
• Deep expertise in back-end development, specifically Python and web frameworks.
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases and strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal tools using Python and web frameworks.
• Oversee development of data infrastructure and data pipelines.
• Design and implement sophisticated data solutions for client campaign.
• Establish best practices for data security and governance.
• Monitor and optimize system performance across our cloud infrastructure.
• Partner with teams to identify business needs and deliver insights.
• Regularly present data insights and project updates to leadership.

Skills

Python

SQL

NoSQL databases

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Tools

Django

Flask

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Job description

R17 Ventures is a dynamic performance marketing agency with a strong focus on driving results for our clients.

We're looking for an experienced Data and Analytics Specialist to join our team and help further develop our data strategy.

This is a crucial role where you'll be responsible for shaping our data culture and ensuring our data and analytics capabilities directly contribute to our business growth and client success.

About the Role

As a Data and Analytics Specialist, you will be a pivotal member of our data department. You'll play a crucial role in shaping our data infrastructure and analytical processes. You will work closely with other departments to align our data strategy with overall business objectives and help develop innovative data solutions that give our marketing teams and clients a competitive edge.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain internal tools using Python and web frameworks like Django or Flask for automation and reporting.
• Oversee the development and maintenance of our data infrastructure and data pipelines using Python, SQL, and NoSQL databases.
• Design and implement sophisticated data solutions for client campaign tracking, optimization, and reporting.
• Establish and enforce best practices for data security, quality, and governance, including access controls and compliance.
• Monitor and optimize system performance across our cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), troubleshooting issues, and ensuring reliability.
• Partner with marketing, sales, and client service teams to identify business needs and deliver actionable insights.
• Regularly present key data insights and project updates to leadership and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a data and analytics or similar role.
• Deep expertise in back-end development, specifically Python and web frameworks (Django / Flask).
• Experience with SQL / NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis) and strong knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Experience in data processing, analysis, and ETL processes (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, BigQuery).
• Strong strategic and analytical skills with a proven ability to solve complex business problems using data.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex data concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Interested?

If you're a seasoned data professional ready to take on a key role and help drive the data strategy for a fast-growing agency, apply on this posting today.