Lead Data Engineer

Tracker South Africa; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the data engineering sector is seeking a Lead Data Engineer to provide technical leadership and ensure high-quality delivery of data engineering projects. The role involves managing teams, delivering projects, and maintaining data systems, requiring strong technical skills in SQL, ETL, and Azure, along with leadership experience. Candidates should possess a degree or diploma and relevant experience in data engineering or business intelligence.

Qualifications

• Degree/Diploma or 4+ years relevant experience; 6+ years preferred.
• Experience in data science, analytics, or BI is advantageous.
• Leadership experience and Azure certifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in Data Engineering products and solutions.
• Deliver projects on time, within budget, with desired functionality.
• Ensure adherence to best practices in data code evaluation and testing.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Data Engineering

SQL

ETL

Business Intelligence

Azure

Agile Frameworks

Education

Degree/Diploma

4+ years relevant experience

6+ years preferred

Tools

MSSQL

SSRS

SSIS

SSAS

Power BI

Python

QGIS

Excel

DAX

Power Query

Job description

Job category : Hardware Design and Engineering

Location : Centurion

Contract : Permanent

Remuneration : Market Related

EE position : Yes

Introduction

Tracker requires the services of a Lead Data Engineer, a technical leadership role responsible for the effective and high-quality delivery of analysis, design, development, and maintenance of large-scale products and services in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, MSSQL, SSAS, SSRS, Reporting, PowerBI, Business Intelligence, ETL, Azure data processing, and relevant non-SQL data environments.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Provide technical leadership in the delivery of Data Engineering products and solutions within and across teams.
• Provide effective technical management and guidance to Data Engineering staff.
• Align delivery with Tracker and Data Science team strategies.
• Contribute to annual salary reviews as needed.

Delivery of Data Engineering Projects

• Deliver projects on time, within budget, with desired functionality and quality.
• Assist in defining and designing technical implementations, collaborating with managers, team leads, and architects.

Best Practice, Quality, and Testing

• Meet best practice criteria in evaluation and testing of all data code.
• Ensure adherence to these practices by team members.

System Maintenance and Support

• Complete work orders promptly.
• Maintain and enhance systems, SQL codebases, and data products.

Knowledge Transfer

• Share knowledge and document designs and systems.
• Mentor and coach team members.

Engineering Processes and Environment

• Follow best practice development processes and standards.
• Use development tools effectively.

Knowledge and Skills

• Stay updated with industry trends.

Business and Leadership Acumen

• Demonstrate customer focus and cross-functional expertise.
• Exhibit strong technical leadership qualities.

Qualifications and Training

• Degree/Diploma or 4+ years relevant experience; 6+ years preferred.
• Experience in data science, analytics, or BI is advantageous.
• Leadership experience and Azure certifications are beneficial.

Technical Knowledge

• Deep understanding of MSSQL, SSRS, SSIS, SSAS.
• Hands-on SQL, ETL, and data warehousing experience.
• Experience with large data warehouses and tabular/cube models.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to translate business needs into reports and presentations.

Technologies and Tools

• Experience with Agile frameworks (Scrum/Kanban).
• Programming skills in Excel, SQL, DAX, Power Query, Python.
• Knowledge of QGIS is advantageous.

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