Senior Data Engineer I

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Umhlanga Rocks; Remote; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global information provider is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain scalable data solutions. You will work with global teams on modern platforms like AWS and Redshift, driving business insights through efficient data pipelines and automations. Ideal for a problem-solver who thrives in collaborative environments. This role offers flexible working patterns and promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Health and wellness initiatives

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Proven experience in data engineering, software development, or related field.
• Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms, especially AWS and Amazon Redshift.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and engineering principles.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures.
• Lead migration from legacy BI tools to modern platforms.
• Implement automation opportunities to enhance data workflows.
• Collaborate across teams using Agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Create and maintain ETL/ELT processes for data accuracy and integrity.

Skills

Data engineering

Software development

AWS

Python

SQL/NoSQL

Data visualization

Agile methodologies

DevOps practices

Education

3+ years experience in data engineering or related field

Tools

Redshift

Tableau

Power BI

Job description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis and Nexis services.

About the Job

Senior Data Engineer , where you'll design and maintain scalable data solutions that drive business insights. You'll work with global teams and modern platforms like AWS, Redshift, and Tableau to build efficient data pipelines, support analytics, and lead migrations from legacy systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in collaborative environments, enjoys solving complex problems, and values continuous learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures using best practices. Develop solutions integrating customer data from business systems, usage analytics, and CRM platforms like Salesforce.
• Lead the migration from legacy BI tools (e.g., SSIS, SSAS) to modern platforms such as Redshift, Tableau, and Databricks.
• Identify and implement automation opportunities to enhance data workflows and efficiency.
• Collaborate across teams using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid development methodologies.
• Model and transform data from multiple sources into a centralized data warehouse (Redshift).
• Create and maintain ETL/ELT processes to ensure data accuracy and integrity. Partner with analytics and business teams to deliver meaningful data visualizations and reports using tools like Tableau.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (3+ years) in data engineering, software development, or a related field. Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms, especially AWS and Amazon Redshift.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or Java, and working with SQL/NoSQL databases.
• Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI.
• Strong understanding of data modeling, architecture, and engineering principles.
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices.
• Ability to work independently and solve complex technical challenges. Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

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time left to apply End Date: September 30, 2025 (30+ days left to apply)

About Us

LexisNexis Legal & Professional is a leading global provider of legal, regulatory and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity, improve decision-making and outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. We help lawyers win cases, manage their work more efficiently, serve their clients better and grow their practices. We assist corporations in better understanding their markets and preventing bribery and corruption within their supply chains. We partner with leading global associations and customers to help collect evidence against war criminals and provide tools to combat human trafficking. We endeavour to advance the rule of law across the world.Our teams are combining unparalleled legal and business information with analytics and technology to advance what’s possible for the way our customers work and to advance what’s possible in the world by strengthening the rule of law.