Senior Data Engineer

Tumaini Consulting; Durban; On-site; ZAR 650,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Tumaini Consulting is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team in Durban. You will design, build and maintain robust data solutions on modern cloud-based platforms.

You will develop and optimise scalable data pipelines, integrate data from multiple sources for BI and analytics, and ensure data quality across systems. Strong SQL skills and collaboration with cross-functional teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Advanced SQL experience.
• Experience working with Databricks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain robust data solutions.
• Develop, optimise and support scalable data pipelines.
• Work with modern cloud-based data platforms and services.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Ensure data quality, integrity and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of data engineering processes and best practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Collaboration

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/IS/Engineering/Data Science

Tools

Databricks

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse Analytics

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team in Durban. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with expertise in modern cloud-based data platforms who is passionate about building scalable, high-quality data solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain robust data solutions.
• Develop, optimise and support scalable data pipelines.
• Work with modern cloud-based data platforms and services.
• Integrate data from multiple sources to support business intelligence and analytics.
• Ensure data quality, integrity and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of data engineering processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience as a Data Engineer.
• Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric.
• Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
• Advanced SQL experience.
• Experience working with Databricks.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.