Data Engineer

Ikue Limited; Cape Town; Remote; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology start-up in Cape Town is seeking a Data Engineer to design and build data processing pipelines, develop microservices, and support cloud services. The role requires a BSc in Computer Science or Engineering and experience with Python, SQL, and Spark. Join a diverse team in a fast-paced environment with a remote work model.

Benefits

International environment

Dynamic team

Growth opportunities

Fast-paced company

Remote work model

Qualifications

• 3+ years working experience as a Data Engineer.
• Good understanding of cloud services and architecture for batch and streaming use cases.
• AWS Associate Developer or Data Engineering certification required.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data processing pipelines for batch and streaming use cases.
• Build reusable microservices to perform ETL processing.
• Experiment with new cloud services and incorporate them into existing and new use cases.
• Collaborate with others to find innovative solutions and assist with project delivery.
• Provide expert data and application support for production customers.

Skills

Python

SQL

Spark

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

BSc Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

AWS

Job description

Overview

Let's build the future together! Ikue is a tech start-up with a clear purpose and vision - to provide telecommunications operators with a superior product to deliver superior customer experiences.

We know that Customer data is at the heart of hyper personalisation and are looking for the brightest, most inspiring engineers to deliver our product which enables data to drive every decision, every communication, and every customer interaction.

We are building a diverse team, all unified by a desire to unleash the data needed by marketeers. Creativity is at the core of Ikue and is something we are looking to further strengthen in 2022! There are no typical profiles, each and every team member shares our vision and wants to be part of its success.

Responsibilities

• Design and build data processing pipelines for batch and streaming use cases
• Build reusable microservices to perform ETL processing
• Experiment with new cloud services and incorporate them into existing and new use cases
• Collaborate with others to find innovative solutions and assist with project delivery
• Provide expert data and application support for Ikue production customers

Benefits

• You will become part of an international environment that embraces diversity and professionalism
• A dynamic and motivated team, with a good sense of humour
• Freedom to take responsibility, grow within the team and ALSO
• Working in a fast-forward company
• Remote work model

Requirements

• BSc Computer Science or Engineering
• 3+ years working experience as a Data Engineer
• Advanced skills developing in Python, SQL, Spark
• Good understanding of cloud services and architecture for batch and streaming use cases
• AWS Associate Developer or Data Engineering certification
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities