Junior SQL/MYSQL Data Engineer — BI & ETL Dashboards

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Junior SQL/MYSQL Data Engineer to extract insights for reporting and decision-making. You will develop and maintain ETL workflows and complex queries to support BI needs, with Looker/Tableau proficiency as a plus.

You will build data models, ensure data quality, and collaborate with teammates to deliver scalable data solutions while maintaining documentation and data integration processes.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a SQL/MYSQL Data Engineer or a similar role.
• Proficient in SQL and experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or other databases.
• Experience with data architecture, data modelling, schema design, and ETL development.
• Knowledge of BI visualisation tools, such as Looker and Tableau.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organise, analyse, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think critically.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Basic development knowledge in backend programming languages such as PHP or Python.
• Team-player
• Proactive
• Solution-driven
• Ready to be accountable
• Have a proven multi-tasking record
• Stress-tolerant and great at shifting priorities as demands change

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise SQL/MYSQL queries and procedures to extract, transform, and load (ETL) data.
• Develop reports and dashboards using BI visualisation tools, such as Looker, Tableau, PowerBi etc.
• Monitor system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting, and integrating new features.
• Ensure all database systems meet business and performance requirements.
• Collaborate with other team members to integrate systems and achieve high data quality and reliability.
• Improve data foundational procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Maintain documentation for database design, process flow, and other relevant information.
• Monitor and maintain data integrations with platforms such as Facebook/Google.

Skills

SQL

Data modelling

ETL development

Data architecture

BI tools

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive

Multi-tasking

Stress-tolerant

Tools

Looker

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

Boardroom Appointments seeks a Junior SQL/MYSQL Data Engineer to extract insights for reporting and decision-making. You will develop and maintain ETL workflows and complex queries to support BI needs, with Looker/Tableau proficiency as a plus.

You will build data models, ensure data quality, and collaborate with teammates to deliver scalable data solutions while maintaining documentation and data integration processes.