Master Data & Data Quality Engineer

Absa Group; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced Application Support Engineer to manage enterprise data platforms. The role involves supporting reference and master data systems, monitoring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 3 years in Application Support, demonstrating expertise with tools like Informatica and a strong focus on data reliability.

Benefits

Equal opportunity employer

Affirmative action employer

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Application Support or related roles.
• Demonstrated success in Data Management solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support reference and master data systems.
• Monitor data quality metrics and rules using specific tools.
• Support metadata repositories and ensure accuracy.
• Manage incidents related to data integrity.
• Configure EDM tools aligning with business rules.

Skills

EDM Expertise

Strong SQL skills

Technical Skills

Data Governance Knowledge

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Customer Focus

Time Management

Team Collaboration

Adaptability

Testing Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Informatica MDM

Talend

SAP MDG

Job description

A leading financial institution in South Africa is seeking an experienced Application Support Engineer to manage enterprise data platforms. The role involves supporting reference and master data systems, monitoring data quality, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and over 3 years in Application Support, demonstrating expertise with tools like Informatica and a strong focus on data reliability.