Platform Data Engineer II

Capitec Bank Ltd.; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in Stellenbosch is seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to design and implement robust data pipelines within a cloud-native AWS environment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data engineering, strong proficiency in SQL and Python, with a passion for enabling meaningful data-driven engagement. Join a purpose-driven team at one of South Africa's most trusted banks.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data engineering or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and version control tools.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native data architecture.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines in a cloud-native AWS environment.
• Developing and optimizing stored procedures and data streams.
• Integrate data from various sources into data warehouses or data lakes.

Skills

Data engineering

SQL

Python

AWS

Version control (Git)

Tools

Salesforce Data Cloud

Salesforce Marketing Cloud

Job description

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 Are

We 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 Us

At 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 Role/Team

We’re on the lookout for a seasoned Data Engineer to join our Platform Engineering team - a team that’s shaping the future of how data flows across the organisation. In this role, you’ll design and implement robust, scalable data pipelines and solutions within our AWS environment, playing a key role in how data is ingested, transformed, and delivered to power insights and decision-making across the business.

You’ll be joining a high-impact, purpose-driven team at the heart of Client Engagement Delivery , helping to drive personalised, data-led communication across one of South Africa’s most trusted banks.

As part of the Data team , you’ll work alongside the Systems & Platform team to ensure the right data is in place to support intelligent, scalable client engagement strategies. This team owns the product line schema that underpins all communications across the bank and plays a crucial role in enabling the Salesforce platform used by the Client Operations team .

From building the data infrastructure behind millions of client interactions to empowering seamless, client-first journeys - your work will have a real, measurable impact.

If you're passionate about making data meaningful and enabling world-class engagement at scale - we’d love to hear from you

What We Are LookingFor

Must-Haves:

• 5+ years in data engineering or a related field.
• Strong proficiency in SQL, Python, and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Hands-on experience with AWS and cloud-native data architecture.
• Proven ability to design and manage data pipelines and data modelling.
• Ability to work independently and drive initiatives forward.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Salesforce Data Cloud or Salesforce Marketing Cloud.
• Exposure to vendor data integration and file-based processing.

What Will You Be Doing

• Designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines in a cloud-native AWS environment.
• Developing and optimizing stored procedures and data streams.
• Integrate data from various sources (e.g., APIs, databases, flat files) into data warehouses or data lakes.
• Mapping and integrating external vendor data into our ecosystem.
• Contribute to the design and architecture of end-to-end data platforms, ensuring alignment with business needs and tech standards
• Conducting peer reviews and maintaining version control best practices.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams on data architecture, modelling, and ingestion strategies.
• Providing technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
• Ensuring quality, performance, and scalability of data solutions.

Capitec Bank is an authorised financial services provider (FSP 46669) and registered credit provider (NCRCP13). Capitec Bank Limited Reg. No: 1980/003695/06