Python/Data Engineer - Cape Town

Oliver Bernard; Wes-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver Bernard is partnering with a growing business to strengthen its data engineering team. The role focuses on transitioning from on-premise to cloud, leveraging AWS, Kubernetes, and Snowflake-based infrastructure in a hybrid Cape Town setting. You will own projects and progressively move toward senior responsibilities.

The ideal candidate is eager to lead technically, mentor juniors, and work independently in a dynamic data environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and modern data technologies.
• Ability to work independently while developing technical leadership.
• Interest in mentoring junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Support a transition from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud.
• Work with AWS and Kubernetes across modern data infrastructure.
• Build and maintain solutions using Snowflake, PostgreSQL and MS SQL.
• Collaborate with the technical lead on engineering design and architectural decisions.
• Take ownership of projects while developing towards a senior-level position.

Skills

Proactive mindset

Technical leadership

Mentoring juniors

Independent worker

Tools

AWS

Kubernetes

Snowflake

PostgreSQL

MS SQL

Job description

Oliver Bernard have partnered with a growing business looking to strengthen its data engineering team with an ambitious engineer ready to take on more responsibility and make a real impact.

With a major cloud migration underway and plenty of scope to influence technical decisions, this is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop beyond an intermediate level.

What you'll be working on:

• Supporting a transition from on-premise infrastructure to the cloud.
• Working with AWS and Kubernetes across modern data infrastructure.
• Building and maintaining solutions using Snowflake, PostgreSQL and MS SQL.
• Collaborating with the technical lead on engineering design and architectural decisions.
• Taking ownership of projects while developing towards a senior-level position.

What we're looking for:

• Exposure to AWS and cloud-based infrastructure.
• Experience with Kubernetes and modern data technologies.
• A proactive mindset, someone who asks questions, challenges ideas and enjoys working independently.
• Someone keen to develop their technical leadership skills and eventually mentor junior engineers.

Location: Cape Town City Centre

Hybrid: 2 days in the office per week (Tuesday and Thursday)

If you're an Intermediate Data Engineer looking for your next challenge, or simply curious about what's out there, I'd love to have a confidential chat.