Software Engineer (Analytics)

Takealot.com, South Africa’s leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Software Engineer (Analytics) to join our team.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!

Think you’ve been challenged before? Think again!

• Scale: 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.
• Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.
• Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here’s your chance.

Who’s who in the tech space

This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it:

• Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers, and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions.
• Responsible for the full life-cycle development, implementation, production support, and performance tuning of the Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Business Intelligence Reporting environments.
• Design and implement reporting and analytical solutions.
• Analyze business and functional requirements and translate these requirements into robust, scalable, operable solutions.
• Help to maintain our Kappa & Lambda event-driven architecture built on BigQuery, DataForm, and Looker.
• Ensure that the data pipelines and general support infrastructure continue to run and operate in the most efficient manner.
• Provide operational support, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
• Automate data extraction and report update processes.
• Data validation and integrity testing.
• Data cleansing and multidimensional data modeling.
• Optimization of data models.

The skills we need:

• Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude, and high energy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
• Focus on getting the job done, but have fun doing so.
• Taking ownership and displaying accountability in the work required of you.
• Have an interest in e-commerce, building a brand and business.
• Customer-centric.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and a minimum of 3 years experience in a software/technology environment is required.
• In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor’s Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software/technology environment.
• 4 - 6 years related experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience using BI reporting tools (e.g., QlikView, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Looker, etc.).
• Minimum 4 years SQL experience.
• A thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures, and algorithms.
• A solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including Linux and operating systems, networking.
• Experience using Looker, BigQuery, and Dataform is advantageous.
• OLAP and multidimensional cube design experience.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github Actions.
• Experience with Google Cloud or another cloud provider (architecture, operations).
• High proficiency in working with large data sets and business models.
• Experience with Domain Driven Design (DDD) is advantageous.
• Experience working in Scrum and Sprint Agile methodologies is advantageous.
• Retail or e-commerce industry experience beneficial.

Let’s talk about life @ Takealot Group

• The power is in your hands: We offer a market-related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs.
• No doors: We aren’t fans of stuffy offices or siloed work environments.
• Remote working: Takealot.com offers a hybrid working model for the best of both worlds.
• Mentorship programme: Learn from the best.
• Naspers Tech Community & Online Learning: Free access to courses on MyAcademy, Udacity, Coursera, and more.
• Good times: Regular social events and out-of-office activities.
• Staff discount: Millions of products across 28 departments.
• Birthday leave: Enjoy your day off.
• Right tools, right job: Work on the latest tech.
• Help when you need it most: Confidential counselling, legal support, and financial guidance.
• Tech stack (for days): ReactJS, Python, Scala, Kotlin, Swift, Google Cloud, Kafka, Redis, Kubernetes, and machine learning.
• Free parking: Convenient access to your workspace.

Like what you see?

If you meet the above, you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!

Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.

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