Gauteng: Senior Analytical Engineer – Sandton posted by Headhunters

JVR Software; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

JVR Software in Gauteng (Sandton) is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to lead data engineering and analytics initiatives. The role focuses on advanced Python development, SQL optimization, and automation using Power Automate, with strong emphasis on process improvement and governance.

You will design scalable data models, build data pipelines, and mentor junior engineers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-performance analytics datasets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or related field.
• 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced SQL expertise.
• Advanced Python experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable analytical data models.
• Build and optimise data transformation processes.
• Develop reusable datasets for analytics and BI reporting.
• Implement robust data quality and governance controls.
• Automate workflows and analytical processes.
• Improve data processing efficiency and scalability.
• Translate business requirements into technical data solutions.
• Support reporting, analytics, and advanced data initiatives.
• Deliver reliable and high-performance analytical datasets.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives.
• Maintain and improve analytical systems and workflows.
• Provide acting Team Lead support and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Advanced Python

Team leadership

Process management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/ CS/ Maths/ Statistics or related field

Tools

SQL

Power Automate

Job description

• Advanced Python experience (non-negotiable)
• Strong automation experience using:
  • SQL
  • Python
  • Power Automate
• Expert-level process management and process optimisation capability
• Must be based in Gauteng
• Experience leading a team

Responsibilities:

Data Engineering and Analytics

• Design and develop scalable analytical data models
• Build and optimise data transformation processes
• Develop reusable and structured datasets for analytics and BI reporting
• Implement robust data quality and governance controls

Automation and Optimisation

• Automate workflows and analytical processes
• Improve data processing efficiency and scalability
• Optimise SQL queries and data pipelines for performance

Business Intelligence Support

• Translate business requirements into technical data solutions
• Support reporting, analytics, and advanced data initiatives
• Deliver reliable and high-performance analytical datasets

Process Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
• Maintain and improve analytical systems and workflows
• Ensure adherence to best-practice engineering standards

Leadership and Collaboration

• Provide acting Team Lead support where required
• Collaborate with cross-functional technical and business teams
• Mentor and support junior team members where applicable

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in:
  • Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Statistics
  • Related field
• Minimum 7+ years relevant experience
• Advanced SQL expertise (non-negotiable)
• Advanced Python experience (non-negotiable)