Data Engineer - JHB

Decision Inc; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting organization seeks a passionate Data Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will design data solutions, streamline existing infrastructures, and work with cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation across various sectors. Ideal candidates will have strong SQL skills, experience in data pipelines, and a degree in a related field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering.
• Proficient in SQL and relational databases.
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions.
• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture.
• Develop analytics tools to provide insights into key metrics.

Skills

SQL

Data Analysis

Data Pipeline Optimization

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree (Advantageous)

Tools

PowerBI

QlikSense

Tableau

Microsoft Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

We are looking for strong Data Engineers to join our Data, Information and Analytics team as client-facing, permanently employed consultants. Someone who is passionate about data and implementing technology solutions and leading project teams to achieve business outcomes. There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Who are we?

Decision Inc is a global management and technology consulting organization. We help companies become Data Driven Businesses that are fit to take on the challenges of a digital world. Transforming their current operations and developing their new business platforms to scale innovation into the future. Our experience in leading technology and industry specializations has enabled us to help companies make better decisions, faster.

We represent the leading technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support, and execution of these technologies.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibilities:

1. Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions
2. Modernize existing data environments
3. Assist our sales team with Pre-Sales and POCs
4. Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture
5. Assemble large, complex data sets that meet business requirements
6. Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements such as automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, and redesigning infrastructure for scalability
7. Build infrastructure for data extraction, transformation, and loading from various sources using technologies like Microsoft, Azure, AWS, GCP
8. Develop analytics tools to provide insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and other key metrics
9. Collaborate with stakeholders to support data infrastructure needs
10. Work with data and analytics experts to enhance system functionality
11. Support desk activities where applicable

Who do you need to be:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in data engineering
• Proficient in SQL and working with relational databases
• Experience building and optimizing data pipelines and architectures
• Ability to analyze data and processes to identify improvements
• Strong skills working with unstructured datasets
• Knowledge of data transformation, structures, metadata, dependencies, and workload management
• Experience working with large, disconnected datasets
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to support cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, IT, or related field
• Master's degree is advantageous

Microsoft Qualifications

• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Data & Analytics (Advantageous)
• SQL Server 2016 or later, including Database Development, Administration, and BI Development
• BI Reporting tools such as PowerBI, QlikSense, Tableau
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Advantageous)
• Azure Certifications (Advantageous)