Data Engineer: Build Secure, Scalable Data Pipelines

Old Mutual Limited; South Africa; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Limited is seeking a Data Engineer to join the Mass Foundation Cluster, responsible for data architecture, data integration, and supporting financial services data needs.

You will collect requirements, design and test databases, and implement secure, scalable data solutions while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. A background in data engineering and strong SQL/Python skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, data engineering, information technology, or a related field.
• 1-2 years' experience in data engineering, database development, software development, or a related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python is required, with exposure to data integration, ETL processes, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Data Architecture: Oversee data collection mechanisms and how they fit into data architecture, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Database Specifications: Contribute to the approval process for database specifications to ensure all agreed standards and protocols are followed and data integrity is preserved.
• Business Requirements Identification: Collect business requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express them in terms of target user roles and goals.
• Databases Installation: Install and test complex databases and associated products to ensure they are suitable for use and meet customer requirements.
• Infrastructure and Network Development and Maintenance: Design and select medium-complexity storage, data center, network, and client/server environments to design solutions and provide escalation for global infrastructure.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Integration

Data Engineering

Cloud Platforms

Software Development

Database Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Old Mutual Limited is seeking a Data Engineer to join the Mass Foundation Cluster, responsible for data architecture, data integration, and supporting financial services data needs.

You will collect requirements, design and test databases, and implement secure, scalable data solutions while collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance. A background in data engineering and strong SQL/Python skills are essential.