Data Engineer

Firstrand Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Johannesburg is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to support data movement and provisioning solutions. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of relevant experience and a degree in Computer Science or Engineering. Key skills include SQL and ETL tooling, with a focus on improving service delivery and operational efficiencies. The role emphasizes collaboration and compliance with governance standards.

Qualifications

• 5 years minimum related experience

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative relationships within the organization.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership.
• Design and develop IT systems and solutions.
• Conduct research on architectural systems.
• Identify and escalate risks related to costs.
• Ensure first time resolution of customer queries.
• Propose improvements on internal processes.
• Complete relevant administration and reporting accurately.

Skills

ETL Tooling

SQL

SAS

Spark

Hive

PowerBi

Education

Bsc Comp Sci or related degree in Engineering / Information Systems

Tools

Abinitio

Teradata

Job description

Hello Future Data Engineer

Description

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

To provide required support within guidance of set processes and procedures to ensure effective movement, collection, integration, storage and provisioning of data to build solutions and meet business objectives through understanding of business unit requirements and collaboration with relevant stakeholders.

Are You Someone Who Can

• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships within FNB and / or across the FRG.
• Provide subject matter expertise and thought leadership.
• Act responsibly with work related resources to contribute to cost containment.
• Design and develop IT systems and solutions.
• Conduct research on architectural systems.
• Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity.
• Identify and escalates potential risks that may lead to increased costs.
• Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
• Adhere to organizational values and service standards and interact with and communicate with customers accordingly.
• Ensure first time resolution of customer queries or complaints and take ownership of any requirements and follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed timelines and Service Level Agreements.
• Meet set turnaround times while ensuring own availability, reliability and accuracy.
• Propose improvements on internal processes that impacts service levels and customer satisfaction within area of accountability.
• Ensure own product knowledge and guidance provided is technically accurate and collects feedback to help improve customer service.
• Execute own work in accordance with the organizational values and code of ethics.
• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and elevate problems for investigation and resolution.
• Identify and raise risk as normal part of work Produce high quality work by adhering to predefined standards and procedures and in accordance with compliance and governance standards.
• Work with enhanced processes and procedures to maintain operational efficiencies.
• Deliver work in an accurate manner to ensure consistent results.
• Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that leads to improved service delivery and quality.
• Adhere to quality standards, turnaround times and company policies and procedures.
• Complete relevant administration, reporting and updating of information accurately and on time.
• Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance Identify activities to address own development gaps.
• Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager.
• Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends.

You Will Be An Ideal Candidate If You

• Qualification : Bsc Comp Sci, or related degree in Engineering / Information Systems
• Experience : 5 years minimum related / relevant experience

Technical Skills

• ETL Tooling, Abinitio would be advantageous
• Proficient in SQL, SAS
• Teradata, would be advantageous
• Spark
• Hive
• PowerBi

Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

09 / 10 / 25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.