Platform Data Engineer I

Capitec Bank; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitec Bank is seeking a Platform Data Engineer to join their Enterprise Data Lake team. The role involves developing cloud-native solutions, maintaining data platforms, and collaborating with backend developers and DevSecOps teams. Ideal candidates are experienced in Python, SQL, and AWS, and bring a passion for data engineering and problem-solving to the team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data solutions in AWS using Python.
• Build infrastructure to enable efficient data ingestion into the Enterprise Data Lake.
• Drive real-time data streaming initiatives using Kafka.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data Engineering

AWS

Kafka

Apache Airflow

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Data Analysis

Job description

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potential and continuously look for talented, driven individuals to help us innovate 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 Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that. We believe that banking is about enabling people to 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 Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put the Client first, act with Energy and take Ownership. And to support people in being their best, our Employee Value Proposition offers every value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well as employee benefits and savings. We make it a priority to ensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

We’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 Do

• Develop 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 Looking

• 2 – 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 goals

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.