Data Engineer

Colossyan; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Fully remote role

Career growth opportunities

Continuous learning and exposure to modern technologies

Job summary

Colossyan is seeking a Data Engineer responsible for designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. You will work with data analysts and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality data across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in data engineering, strong SQL skills, and experience with cloud platforms. This is a fully remote role offering flexible working arrangements and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Experience with Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL and ELT pipelines.
• Build and optimize data architectures, databases, and data warehouses.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, APIs, and third-party platforms.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Engineering

ETL Tools

Cloud Platforms

Tools

AWS

Airflow

Snowflake

Job description

About Huzzle

At Huzzle, we connect exceptional talents with top opportunities at leading companies across the UK, US, Canada, Europe, and Australia. Our clients include startups, digital agencies, and tech platforms in industries such as SaaS, MarTech, FinTech, and AI.

Unlike an outsourcing agency, we place you directly with a client where you’re hired in-house as a valued member of their team.

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote

Job Summary

As a Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. You will work closely with data analysts, data scientists, software engineers, and business stakeholders to ensure reliable, accessible, and high-quality data across the organization.

This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who enjoy solving complex data challenges and building systems that support business intelligence, analytics, and machine learning initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL and ELT pipelines.
• Build and optimize data architectures, databases, and data warehouses.
• Integrate data from multiple sources, APIs, and third‑party platforms.
• Ensure data quality, consistency, reliability, and security.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines and workflows.
• Collaborate with analytics, engineering, and business teams to understand data requirements.
• Implement data governance and best practices for data management.
• Optimize data storage, processing performance, and query efficiency.
• Support reporting, business intelligence, and analytics initiatives.
• Document data models, workflows, and technical processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data warehousing, or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and database management.
• Experience with Python, Java, Scala, or similar programming languages.
• Hands‑on experience with ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline development.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with modern data warehouses such as Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or Databricks.
• Familiarity with orchestration tools such as Airflow or Prefect.
• Understanding of data modeling, data governance, and data quality principles.
• Experience working with large datasets and distributed systems is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary: Based on experience, technical expertise, and location.
• Fully remote role: Work from anywhere with flexible working arrangements.
• Career growth opportunities: Join innovative companies and work on impactful projects.
• Long‑term opportunities: Build your career with growing global organizations.
• Continuous learning: Exposure to modern data technologies, cloud platforms, and large‑scale data systems.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside talented engineers, analysts, and business leaders.
• Cutting‑edge technology: Gain experience with modern data stacks and cloud‑native solutions.