Platform Data Engineer I

Capitec Client Care; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution seeks a Platform Data Engineer with a passion for cloud-native development and data engineering. You will be part of the Enterprise Data Lake team, developing and maintaining solutions using Python and AWS. This role requires strong technical skills in data engineering, collaboration with teams, and the ability to solve technical challenges, all while contributing to building the best bank in the world.

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Employee benefits

Savings programs

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years of experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
• Strong experience with Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.
• Proven experience in AWS services like EMR, ECS, and EC2.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data landing solutions in AWS using Python.
• Build infrastructure for efficient data ingestion into the Enterprise Data Lake.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate systems securely.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

AWS

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Accountability

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Data Analysis

Tools

Apache Airflow

Job description

Apply now »Date : 10 Jun Location : Sandton, GT, ZACompany : Capitec Bank LtdApply ByWe're on the lookout for energetic, self-motivated individuals who share our passion for service in the banking industry.

To be part of the journey, follow the steps below : To see what life at Capitec is all about and complete a short assessment, please click here!

Once you have completed the above finalize your application by clicking apply below.

Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate and evolve.That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs.

We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees.

Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.Who We AreWe are a bank, but we're much more than that.We believe that banking is about enabling peopleto control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable and delivered through personal experience.

By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better.Why Choose UsAt Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings.

We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.About The RoleWe're on the lookout for a Platform Data Engineer who's passionate about cloud-native development, data engineering, and enabling data-driven solutions in AWS.

As part of our Enterprise Data Lake team, you'll help build and maintain core components of our data platform using Python, SQL, and AWS services.

You'll play a key role in delivering developer-friendly tooling and infrastructure that supports large-scale data ingestion and transformation - especially as we explore real-time streaming with Kafka and generic pull patterns to better serve our internal clients.What You'll DoDevelop and maintain data landing solutions in AWS using Python.

Build and improve infrastructure that enables efficient ingestion into the Enterprise Data Lake.

Work closely with backend developers and cloud DevSecOps engineers to integrate systems and ensure secure, reliable delivery pipelines.

Drive initiatives such as : Real-time data streaming using Kafka and, Generic pull patterns to streamline data platform operations Engage in problem-solving and open collaboration across the team.

Take ownership of deliverables and help drive initiatives without micro-management.

Operate within a Kanban workflow, balancing development and operational needs.

What We Are Looking2 – 4 years of professional experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.

Strong experience with Python for data engineering tasks.

Solid knowledge of SQL and working with structured data.

Proven experience in AWS - including services like EMR, ECS, EC2.

Experience working in cloud-native environments and building scalable data pipelines.

Experience with Apache Airflow would be beneficial, but it's not a mandatory skill.

A passion for solving technical problems and working collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Strong sense of accountability and ownership in delivering solutions.

Education (Minimum)A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Data Analysis If you are interested in being part of this dynamic team, on a mission to build the best bank in the world through unlocking the potential of its people, please apply.

We would love to hear from you!Capitec is committed to diversity and, where feasible, all appointments will support the achievement of our employment equity goalsAdditional InformationClear criminal and credit record Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.Apply now » #J Ljbffr