Data Engineer

Outsourced CFO; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial service provider in Cape Town is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance their technology vision. The role involves building data warehousing solutions, developing data pipelines, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate data into actionable insights. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in data engineering and expertise in cloud-based solutions. This position offers a dynamic work environment valuing family, integrity, and excellence.

Benefits

Family first

Integrity matters

Switched on Thinking

Excellence in everything

Growth and success

Qualifications

• Min 5 years of experience in Data Engineering or related roles.
• 3+ years designing and managing cloud-based data warehousing solutions.
• Experience translating business needs into data solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage data warehousing solutions.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines.
• Create compelling visualizations for decision-making.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and process efficiency.
• Implement security measures for data integrity.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Analytics

Cloud-based data warehousing

Analytical thinking

Collaboration with non-technical stakeholders

Education

Degree in Data Engineering / Data Analytics / Industrial Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Data Engineer to play a pivotal role in advancing Outsourced CFO's technology vision. This individual will be responsible for executing the vision for the organization’s technology solutions and systems, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

The role involves co-designing and implementing innovative technologies that drive operational excellence and support organizational objectives. The Data Engineer will also oversee and execute all data-related systems, technologies, and procedures, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and scalability. Ultimately, this role is key in propelling OCFO’s systems forward as a strategic enabler in achieving the organization’s Big Hairy Audacious Goal (BHAG).

Key Responsibilities

• Data Administration - Build; Implement and manage data warehousing solutions, ensuring that data is easily accessible for analysis and reporting.
• Develop and maintain data pipelines that ingest and transform data from various sources while maintaining data integrity and cleanliness.
• Build the system development to achieve the BHAG of the organization in a phased manner, ensuring that system is in place to achieve the organizations season of growth.
• Data Administration - Analyse; Work closely with head of departments and relevant stakeholders, translating complex data into clear visuals for informed decision-making.
• Create compelling visualizations and data solutions that promote a data-driven culture.
• Regularly deliver findings in an accessible manner to facilitate informed decision-making.
• Data Administration - Improve; Ensure a continuous drive for data quality enhancement, data accuracy and process efficiency.
• Identify technology solutions, in collaboration with The Head of Data deliver on the organization's growing needs.
• Data Administration - Maintain; Ensure systems are maintained and secured at all times
• Ensure that system API integration maintains maximum uptime and follows the latest integration and security protocols
• Implement and uphold robust security measures to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.

Requirements

• Min Qualifications Required; Degree in Data Engineering / Data Analytics / Industrial Engineering / Relevant Field
• Min Experience Required; 5+ years of progressive experience in Data Engineering or a closely related role (e.g., Business Intelligence Engineer, Data Architect).
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud‑based data warehousing solutions
• Experience collaborating directly with non-technical stakeholders and department heads to understand business needs and translate them into data solutions and compelling visualizations.
• Competencies; Attention to detail, Flexibility, Multi-tasking, Analytical thinking, Planning

Benefits

Our OCFO values :

• Family first
• Integrity matters
• Switched on Thinking
• Excellence in everything
• Growth and success