Senior Data Engineer – BigQuery & ETL Architect (Remote)

Queer Networks; Remote; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading queer tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to manage data ingestion and maintain reliable pipelines. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience with big data technologies and strong skills in SQL and Python. Responsibilities include optimizing performance in BigQuery and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a mission-driven team offering flexible, remote-first working conditions aimed at creating a safe space for the LGBTQ community.

Benefits

Flexible remote-first work environment

Opportunity to work on meaningful projects

Monthly invoicing or employment options

Qualifications

• 5 years of Data Engineering experience with a proven track record.
• Strong expertise in SQL (BigQuery preferred) and Python.
• Deep knowledge of cloud data warehouses and orchestration frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Own the ingestion of raw data into BigQuery.
• Design and maintain robust ETL pipelines.
• Implement data contracts and quality checks.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data Pipelines

Cloud Data Warehouses

Data Quality Frameworks

CI/CD

GitHub

Data Governance

Education

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

Tools

BigQuery

Airflow

Hadoop

AWS

Kafka

Job description

A leading queer tech company in Cape Town is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to manage data ingestion and maintain reliable pipelines. The ideal candidate will have 5 years of experience with big data technologies and strong skills in SQL and Python. Responsibilities include optimizing performance in BigQuery and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Join a mission-driven team offering flexible, remote-first working conditions aimed at creating a safe space for the LGBTQ community.