Platform Specialist

S&P Global; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 650 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company seeks a candidate in South Africa for a role focused on data analysis and management. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and demonstrated experience with SQL and data warehouse solutions. Responsibilities include collaborating with teams to optimize data distribution and conducting thorough data analysis to enhance platform efficiency. Attractive benefits are provided to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Health care coverage

Generous time off

Continuous learning resources

Financial wellness programs

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data analysis and management.
• Experience with data manipulation and querying.
• Familiarity with data warehouse solutions.

Responsibilities

• Analyze data sets and distribution requirements.
• Guide schema design and data dictionaries.
• Conduct data analysis to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Data analysis

SQL proficiency

Excellent communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Databricks

Snowflake

GCP BigQuery

Job description

About the Role

Grade Level (for internal use) : 10The Team : The Enterprise Data Organization (EDO) provides Data & Distribution services to data producers within S&P Global.

Responsibilities and Impact

Collaborate closely with business line data stewards to analyze data sets and distribution requirements.Guide the design of schemas and configuration of data dictionaries and distribution settings based on business needs.Partner with Engagement Management, Product Management, and Data Governance teams to establish a feedback loop for continuous improvement of platform efficiency and processes.Conduct data analysis to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for optimization.Implement and manage data distribution via API and flat files, utilizing SFTP as needed.Support the integration and utilization of data warehouse solutions, including Databricks, Snowflake, and GCP BigQuery.

What We're Looking For

Basic Required Qualifications : Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.Proven experience in data analysis and management.Proficiency in SQL and experience with data manipulation and querying.Excellent communication skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders.Additional Preferred Qualifications : Familiarity with data warehouse solutions such as Databricks, Snowflake, GCP BigQuery.Experience with API and flat file distribution via SFTP.Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. Our benefits include : Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body. Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on. Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills. Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company‑matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs. Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity EmployerS&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race / ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.

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