Product Data Engineer II

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

Job summary

A leading financial services company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Product Data Engineer to join their team. In this role, you will lead the design and implementation of data solutions while mentoring junior engineers. Candidates should have 4–6 years of experience in Data Engineering and strong SQL skills, as well as familiarity with AWS technologies. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a data-driven culture in banking.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Data Engineering or Management Information Systems.
• Experience with big data technologies and relational databases.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of dimensional modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-quality data solutions within the central team.
• Guide junior engineers and ensure data products are robust and scalable.
• Engage with product line teams across the enterprise.

Skills

Data Engineering

Data Warehousing

SQL

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Tertiary qualification in Information Technology or Data Engineering

Tools

AWS

Redshift

SQL Server

Job description

Application Steps

We’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.

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 and as well 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

Our Product Data Engineering team plays a key role in powering Capitec’s data-driven ecosystem. The team designs and maintains the enterprise data assets that support analytical innovation, business insights, and decision-making across the bank. We’re a group of technically skilled, analytical, and detail-oriented data professionals who value precision and focused collaboration. You’ll be joining a team that thrives on solving complex data challenges using modern cloud technologies like AWS, Redshift, and Airflow, while maintaining a strong foundation in governance, standards, and data quality.

We’re looking for an experienced Product Data Engineer to help shape, lead, and deliver high-quality data solutions within the central team that supports the highly used enterprise data assets, with engagement across the enterprise with product line teams in a federated model. This role also involves helping to guide junior engineers, leading technical implementations, and ensuring that our data products are robust, scalable, and aligned with Capitec’s data strategy.

What We Are Looking For

Experience & Education

• 4–6 years’ proven experience in Data Engineering, Data Warehousing, or Management Information Systems (MIS).
• A tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Data Analysis, or Data Engineering.
• Experience with big data technologies supporting a conformed warehouse (Redshift), as well as relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, etc.) and ETL/orchestration tools.
• Proven exposure to cloud environments (preferably AWS) and related technologies.
• Strong SQL skills and understanding of dimensional modelling.

Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding SDLC, ETL, and data pipeline lifecycle.
• Experience with data transformation, testing, and quality assurance practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a technical team.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry is advantageous.

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