Junior Data Engineer: Shape Data Foundations

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 720,000; Full time

Job summary

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd in South Africa seeks a data-focused engineer to support data architecture, database development, and ETL processes. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data quality and drive improvement across the data lifecycle.

The role requires 1-2 years in data engineering or related fields, with proficiency in SQL and Python, and exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, data engineering, information technology, or related field.
• 1-2 years' experience in data engineering, database development, software development, or related technical discipline.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python; exposure to data integration, ETL processes, and cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection mechanisms and how they fit into data architecture, partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Contribute to the approval process for database specifications to ensure standards and data integrity.
• Collect business requirements using interviews, document analysis, workshops, and workflow analysis to express requirements for target user roles and goals.
• Install and test complex databases to ensure they meet customer requirements.
• Design storage, data center, network, and client/server environments to align with best practices and provide escalation for infrastructure solutions.
• Implement security measures, monitor performance, and notify security experts of issues.
• Create and maintain technical/user documentation and back up files for quick recovery.
• Research and suggest technical developments to improve the website/portal/software and supporting infrastructure.
• Identify noncompliance with policies and codes, escalate issues as appropriate.
• Develop own capabilities through training and coaching; pursue external accreditation where relevant.
• Maintain understanding of relevant technology, regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data integration

ETL processes

Cloud platforms

Database development

Software development

Data engineering

Cloud Platform

Structured Query Language

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/SE/IT

Tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd in South Africa seeks a data-focused engineer to support data architecture, database development, and ETL processes. You will work with internal and external stakeholders to ensure data quality and drive improvement across the data lifecycle.

The role requires 1-2 years in data engineering or related fields, with proficiency in SQL and Python, and exposure to cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).