Data Engineer: Build Pipelines & Insights

Global One; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced data engineer to transform raw data into valuable systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in building data systems and pipelines, and knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python. Responsibilities include analyzing and organizing data, evaluating business needs, and collaborating with data scientists. This role offers the opportunity to enhance data quality and reliability while contributing to business goals.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a data engineer or in a similar role.
• Technical expertise with data models, data mining, and segmentation techniques.
• Hands-on experience with SQL database design.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and organize raw data.
• Build data systems and pipelines.
• Evaluate business needs and objectives.
• Conduct complex data analysis and report on results.
• Collaborate with data scientists and architects on several projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Programming languages (Java, Python)

SQL database design

Data models

Data mining

Education

Degree in Computer Science, IT, or similar field

Data engineering certification (IBM Certified Data Engineer)

Job description

A leading technology firm in Cape Town is seeking an experienced data engineer to transform raw data into valuable systems. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, experience in building data systems and pipelines, and knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Python. Responsibilities include analyzing and organizing data, evaluating business needs, and collaborating with data scientists. This role offers the opportunity to enhance data quality and reliability while contributing to business goals.