Data Engineer

Outsurance; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks a passionate data engineer to enhance its data landscape. In this dynamic role, you'll develop best practices, optimize data pipelines, and maintain existing workloads, ensuring quality data sets are available for multiple teams. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a strong background in data engineering, this position offers the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact. Join a team that values Awesome Service, Dynamic thinking, and Passionate contributions while aligning with core values of honesty and recognition. Embrace this chance to shape the future of data management in a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
• Proficiency in programming languages and SQL.

Responsibilities

• Developing best practices and patterns for data processes.
• Optimizing data warehouse builds and data pipelines.

Skills

Data Engineering

Python

SQL

ETL Processes

Data Modelling

Data Warehousing

Cloud Platforms

Data Processing Technologies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

AWS

GCP

Azure

Synapse

Databricks

DeltaLake

AirFlow

Job description

Job Description

Do you live and breathe all things data related?

We are looking for a data engineer to join our growing team.

Are you passionate about the technical aspects of OUTs data landscape? See it as a challenge to build processes that are optimised to run as quick as possible, delivering quality data sets that can be reused by multiple teams.

As a data engineer within our team, you will be responsible for:

1. Developing best practices and patterns
2. Maintaining our current workloads
3. Optimizing our data warehouse builds, data pipelines, and data products

The data engineer will support multiple stakeholders, including software development, actuarial, payroll, and finance analytical teams.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in data engineering or related fields.
3. Proficiency in at least one programming language (Python, C#, etc.) and SQL.
4. Proven experience with data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
5. Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
6. Understanding of data processing technologies and data management principles.
7. Familiarity with data technologies such as Synapse, Databricks, DeltaLake, and AirFlow.

Additional Information

An ideal candidate will be able to align their personal work values to the OUTsurance values of Awesome Service, Dynamic, Honest, Human, Passionate, and Recognition. In accordance with OUTsurance Insurance Company Ltd Employment Equity goals, preference will be given to individuals who meet the job requirements and are from the various designated groups.