Data Engineer

Global One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced data engineer to transform raw data into valuable systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in building data systems and pipelines, and knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python. Responsibilities include analyzing and organizing data, evaluating business needs, and collaborating with data scientists. This role offers the opportunity to enhance data quality and reliability while contributing to business goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.
• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with SQL database design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and organize raw data.
• Build data systems and pipelines.
• Evaluate business needs and objectives.
• Conduct complex data analysis and report on results.
• Collaborate with data scientists and architects on several projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming languages (Java, Python)

SQL database design

Data models

Data mining

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field

Data engineering certification (IBM Certified Data Engineer)

Job description

We are looking for an experienced data engineer to join our team. You will use various methods to transform raw data into useful data systems. For example, youll create algorithms and conduct statistical analysis. Overall, youll strive for efficiency by aligning data systems with business goals.

To succeed in this data engineering position, you should have strong analytical skills and the ability to combine data from different sources. Data engineer skills also include familiarity with several programming languages and knowledge of learning machine methods.

If you are detail-oriented, with excellent organizational skills and experience in this field, wed like to hear from you.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role
• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques
• Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Java and Python)
• Hands-on experience with SQL database design
• Great numerical and analytical skills
• Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field; a Masters is a plus
• Data engineering certification (e.g IBM Certified Data Engineer) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Analyze and organize raw data
• Build data systems and pipelines
• Evaluate business needs and objectives
• Interpret trends and patterns
• Conduct complex data analysis and report on results
• Prepare data for prescriptive and predictive modeling
• Build algorithms and prototypes
• Combine raw information from different sources
• Explore ways to enhance data quality and reliability
• Identify opportunities for data acquisition
• Develop analytical tools and programs
• Collaborate with data scientists and architects on several projects