Senior Analytical Engineer: Scale Data Platforms & Lead

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 850,000 - 1,250,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg invites a Senior Analytical Engineer to design, develop and optimise scalable data models and analytics platforms. You will bridge data engineering and analytics, turning raw data into reliable, well-modelled datasets for reporting and advanced analytics.

The role includes leading automation, governance, data quality initiatives, and acting Team Lead when required, with a clear path to formal leadership based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a related field (Engineering/CS).
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Advanced SQL with dynamic queries and performance tuning.
• Advanced Python programming.
• Experience with data warehousing and Azure.
• Experience with Power BI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable analytical data models and systems.
• Transform raw data into reliable, structured and performance-optimised datasets.
• Develop and maintain data transformation logic and automated workflows.
• Build reusable data solutions that support reporting, BI and advanced analytics.
• Optimise SQL queries, processes and analytical data environments.
• Develop automation solutions using SQL, Python and Power Automate.
• Maintain and improve analytical processes and workflows.
• Apply strong data quality, governance and security principles.
• Translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions.
• Support data warehousing and relational database design.
• Develop and maintain advanced Power BI reporting solutions.
• Follow SDLC and Agile methodologies across development activities.
• Use Git workflows and repositories effectively.
• Contribute to CI/CD practices and continuous improvement.
• Maintain clear and accurate technical and process documentation.
• Troubleshoot complex data and process issues and implement sustainable resolutions.
• Ensure development and production processes follow appropriate technical best practices.
• Provide acting Team Lead support when required.
• Coach, mentor and support other team members.
• Share technical knowledge and contribute to the growth of the wider team.
• Work collaboratively with stakeholders across multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve scalability, automation, efficiency and technical standards.

Skills

Advanced SQL

Advanced Python

Power BI

Azure

Git workflows

SDLC

Agile

Data warehousing

Security principles

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Engineering/CS

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Power Automate

Relational DB design

Job description

Edgexec (Pty) Ltd in Johannesburg invites a Senior Analytical Engineer to design, develop and optimise scalable data models and analytics platforms. You will bridge data engineering and analytics, turning raw data into reliable, well-modelled datasets for reporting and advanced analytics.

The role includes leading automation, governance, data quality initiatives, and acting Team Lead when required, with a clear path to formal leadership based on performance and business needs.