Senior Data Engineer| Contract

IQ Business Group; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

IQ Business Group is seeking a Senior Data Engineer for a 12-month contract in Cape Town. You will design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and cloud-native platforms, with a focus on Snowflake architecture, dbt transformations, and governance.

The role is hybrid (3 days on-site, 2 days WFH) and involves collaborating with analytics, product, and data science teams. You should bring 5+ years in data engineering, strong Snowflake and dbt experience, SQL and Python proficiency, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years as a Data Engineer or similar data-focused role.
• Strong Snowflake design and administration skills.
• Proficient in SQL and Python; Git for version control.
• Experience with cloud data pipelines and dbt.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines.
• Architect Snowflake environments with governance.
• Develop dbt models with modular, tests, and lineage.
• Build ingestion pipelines using Snowpipe and Tasks.
• Collaborate with analytics and data science teams.
• Automate deployments via Git-driven workflows.
• Maintain docs and share knowledge with the team.

Skills

Snowflake design

dbt modeling

Python

SQL

Data pipelines

Cloud fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IS/Eng

Tools

Snowflake

dbt

Git

CI/CD

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

### Digital Experience and StrategyShaping business direction and customer experiences - turning strategy into action.# Senior Data Engineer| ContractGlobal Business Services South AfricaCape Town, Western CapeContractPosted **29 SEPTEMBER 2026** - Closing Date **31 OCTOBER 2026**## Job Descriptioniqbusiness is seeking to employ a **Senior Data Engineer**on a 12-month contract to collaborate with an international partner from our offices in Welgemoed, Cape Town, Northern Suburbs. This is a hybrid role (3 days on-site; 2 days WFH).As a Senior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for designing, building, maintaining, and architecting scalable data pipelines and cloud-native data platforms. You will play a key role in enabling analytics and data science teams by designing robust Snowflake architecture, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and well-modelled data while leveraging dbt for transformation, automation, and governance. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver efficient, modern data solutions aligned with business needs.Key Responsibilities:* Design, build, and optimise scalable data pipelines.* Architect Snowflake environments, security frameworks, and data governance.* Develop and maintain dbt models following best practices (modularity, testing, documentation, lineage).* Build continuous ingestion pipelines using Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks.* Implement AI-driven ingestion pipelines to process, enrich, and structure unstructured data* Optimise cost and performance within Snowflake (warehousing strategy, query tuning, resource monitoring).* Ensure data quality, reliability, and observability across all transformations.* Work with analytics, product, and data science teams to deliver well-modelled datasets.* Automate deployments and workflows using Git-driven processes.* Maintain documentation and share technical knowledge with the broader team.Minimum Requirements:* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field* 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused role* Strong hands-on experience with Snowflake architecture, design, and administration (mandatory)* Strong hands-on experience with dbt (mandatory)* Proven experience designing multi-tenant or multi-schema data warehouse architectures within Snowflake* Proficiency in SQL and Python* Experience building ingestion pipelines that leverage AI or machine learning models* Experience designing and operating data pipelines in cloud environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP)* Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows* Solid understanding of data modelling (Kimball/Dimensional)Skills Required:* Ability to work with end users to define requirements and identify solutions* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Excellent visualisation skills* Excellent communication skills* A mindset focused on quality, reliability, and continuous improvement* Ability to prioritise tasks, solve complex problems, and drive process improvement*Note: As all business roles require honesty in the handling of or access to cash, finances, financial systems, or confidential information, our recruitment process requires that the following background checks be completed: credit, criminal, ID, and qualification verification.**iqbusiness is committed to sustainable growth and transformation; we embrace diversity and employ previously disadvantaged individuals.*