Senior Data Engineer - Real-Time Cloud Pipelines (Hybrid)

Vito Solutions; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 650 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic financial services company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain high-volume data pipelines using Python and SQL across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. This role involves supporting real-time transactions and regulatory reporting while ensuring data integrity in a compliant environment. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in Data Engineering and familiarity with financial services. Hybrid working model based in Cape Town.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years experience in Data Engineering.
• Hands-on experience building high-volume data pipelines.
• Strong experience using Python and SQL.
• Experience with modern data platforms across Azure, AWS or Google Cloud.
• Understanding of data security, compliance and regulatory reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, build and maintain high-volume data pipelines.
• Integrate multiple banking systems into cloud data environments.
• Participate in continuous improvement and troubleshooting.
• Ensure data quality, performance, and reliability.

Skills

Data engineering principles

Python

SQL

Real-time and batch data pipelines

Cloud data services (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud)

Data integrity and quality monitoring

Problem-solving and debugging

Collaboration in fast-paced environments

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering

Job description

A dynamic financial services company is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design and maintain high-volume data pipelines using Python and SQL across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. This role involves supporting real-time transactions and regulatory reporting while ensuring data integrity in a compliant environment. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience in Data Engineering and familiarity with financial services. Hybrid working model based in Cape Town.