Senior Data Engineer

Praesignis (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a hybrid 6-month contract position in Gauteng, South Africa. The role involves designing and managing robust data pipelines to support Banking-as-a-Service operations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and strong skills in SQL, Python, and AWS. Familiarity with ETL frameworks and data compliance regulations is essential. This position offers the possibility of extension based on performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Computer Science or related field.
• 3+ years of experience with ETL/ELT frameworks.
• Strong competence in SQL, Python, and cloud services (AWS/Azure).

Responsibilities

• Design and manage ETL pipelines for data integration.
• Collaborate with teams for advanced analytics.
• Ensure data quality and compliance with regulations.

Skills

ETL frameworks

SQL

Python

AWS

Data compliance

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Airflow

Spark

Kafka

AWS S3

Redshift

Glue

SSIS

GraphQL

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our client's team on a 6-month contract, hybrid workingwith a possibility of extension.

Purpose

To design and manage robust, secure and scalable data pipelines supporting Banking-as-a-Service operations and analytics.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain ETL pipelines for financial transaction and customer data.
• Integrate real-time data streams from core banking systems and external APIs.
• Manage data lakes and warehouses in cloud environments (AWS S3, Redshift, Glue).
• Implement data quality, lineage, and governance controls aligned with banking regulations.
• Collaborate with analytics and engineering teams to enable advanced insights.

Skills, Knowledge and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Experience with ETL/ELT frameworks (Airflow, Spark, Kafka).
• Strong SQL, Python, and cloud (AWS/Azure) experience.
• Knowledge of BaaS or digital banking platforms advantageous.
• Understanding of data compliance, encryption, and financial systems integration.

Soft Skills

• Good communication skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Integrity and Ethical Judgement
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Initiative and Proactivity
• Adaptability to Technology
• Experience in python, SSIS, SQL, GraphQL
• AWS working knowledge a must (Must have experience on AWS + AWS certification for access to systems)