Data Engineer

Communicate Finance; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 40 000 - 80 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative tech team is seeking a Data Engineer who excels at transforming raw data into actionable insights. In this role, you will design and maintain scalable data pipelines, leveraging cutting-edge AWS technologies to optimize data infrastructure. Your expertise in SQL and cloud services will be crucial in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality data products. If you're passionate about clean code and performance optimization, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking company that values data-driven solutions and offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with AWS cloud services in a data engineering context.
• Proficiency in SQL and strong knowledge of relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable data products.

Skills

AWS Cloud Services

SQL

Python

Data Warehousing

Performance Optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Tools

Apache Hive

Hadoop

Redshift

Spark

Apache Pig

NoSQL

Kafka

Job description

Are you ready to transform raw data into meaningful insights that drive real-world impact?

Join a dynamic, forward-thinking tech team that's shaping the future with data-driven solutions.

We're looking for a Data Engineer who thrives on solving complex problems, designing scalable data pipelines, and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies. If you love clean code, smart automation, and building tools that make data accessible and actionable, this role is for you.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and ETL processes
• Work with AWS services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, etc.) to manage and optimize data infrastructure
• Write efficient, production-quality SQL for data transformation and analysis
• Collaborate with analysts, engineers, and stakeholders to deliver reliable data products
• Implement data quality checks, monitoring systems, and documentation to ensure integrity and transparency

Skills & Experience

• Solid experience with AWS cloud services in a data engineering context
• Proficiency in SQL and strong knowledge of relational databases
• Familiarity with Python or Scala for data processing
• Experience with data warehousing and/or data lake architecture
• A passion for clean, scalable systems and a sharp eye for performance optimization

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)

Additional Information

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Key Skills

Apache Hive, S3, Hadoop, Redshift, Spark, AWS, Apache Pig, NoSQL, Big Data, Data Warehouse, Kafka, Scala