Data Engineer Consultant

Tenth Revolution Group; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive rate

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for ongoing development

Job summary

A leading IT consulting firm in South Africa is seeking a Mid-Senior level Back-End Data Engineer for a contract role. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in AWS Cloud technologies such as Redshift and Glue, and be adept at developing efficient data pipelines. This role involves collaboration with Data Scientists and Analysts, ensuring effective data integration and integrity. The firm offers flexible working hours, a supportive culture, and opportunities for career growth, making it an exciting opportunity for skilled engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise across AWS Cloud technologies.
• Experience designing and optimizing ETL pipelines.
• Ability to troubleshoot data processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize ETL pipelines using AWS.
• Collaborate with Data Scientists for data needs.
• Ensure data integrity and security during development.

Skills

AWS Cloud Platform

ETL pipelines

Data analytics

Collaboration

Data integrity

Tools

Redshift

S3

Glue

Lambda

Apache Airflow

Apache Spark

Snowflake

dbt

Job description

Recruitment Consultant: Data & AI, South Africa

About the Role:

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Back-End Data Engineer for a contract arrangement. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise across the AWS Cloud Platform – Redshift, S3, Glue, Lambda. Exposure to Snowflake and dbt will be valuable. In this role, you’ll be responsible for building and maintaining efficient real‑time data pipelines and systems that drive data analytics and decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and optimize ETL pipelines to integrate and transform data into data warehouses using AWS S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, Apache Airflow, Apache Spark.
• Build and maintain efficient data workflows, ensuring smooth data loading and retrieval for analysis and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with Data Scientists, Analysts, and other engineers to understand data needs and ensure seamless data flow across systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve performance issues related to data processes, pipelines, and back‑end systems.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and governance are maintained throughout the development lifecycle.
• Optimise data models and structures for faster queries and better system performance.
• Comfortability with vast quantities of live streamed data.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience with Azure Databricks or other big data technologies.
• Knowledge of machine learning pipelines or advanced analytics.

What We Offer:

• Competitive rate.
• The chance to work with Snowflake and AWS Cloud technologies in an innovative, team‑focused environment.
• Flexible working hours and remote work options.
• Opportunities for ongoing development and career growth.
• A supportive, inclusive company culture where your contributions are valued.

If you're a Back-End Data Engineer looking for a new contract, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a forward‑thinking team at the forefront of data innovation!

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Consulting and Information Technology

Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting