Remote Data Engineer — Scale Pipelines & AI

DIGITAL LUXURY GROUP, DLG SA; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A global luxury tech firm is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance their core data platform. This remote role based in South Africa involves designing and developing data processing systems, maintaining existing data pipelines, and optimizing ETLs. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Python and SQL. The position also offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to grow with a scaling platform.

Benefits

Highly competitive package

Remote-friendly role

Direct exposure to senior leadership

Opportunity to grow with a scaling platform

Wellbeing and learning support

Qualifications

• At least 2 years relevant experience in data engineering, database or ETL development.
• Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds.
• Strong result orientation and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop data processing, cleansing, transformation and QA scripts using Python and SQL.
• Maintain and enhance existing mission-critical data pipelines and ETLs.
• Optimize ETLs for performance and migrate legacy data pipelines.

Skills

Python (pandas, numpy)

SQL and database design/development

ETL development and maintenance

Education

Graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields

Tools

PostgreSQL

BigQuery

Apache Airflow

dbt

GCP or similar cloud platforms

Job description

A global luxury tech firm is seeking a Data Engineer to enhance their core data platform. This remote role based in South Africa involves designing and developing data processing systems, maintaining existing data pipelines, and optimizing ETLs. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of relevant experience, with strong skills in Python and SQL. The position also offers exposure to senior leadership and the chance to grow with a scaling platform.