Senior Software Engineer - Data Platform

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 1,000,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonuses

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

State-of-the-art tools in Paarl

Job summary

Placements24 in Paarl is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in data platforms to design, build, and maintain scalable data infrastructure that supports analytics, machine learning and business intelligence initiatives. You will work with large datasets and modern technologies to create efficient data pipelines and robust data warehousing solutions.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field and 5+ years in software/data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on data engineering or data platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java.
• Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS EMR, Azure Databricks, GCP Dataflow).
• Strong understanding of database technologies , both relational (SQL) and NoSQL.
• Experience with data modeling and data warehousing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Build and maintain data warehousing solutions and data lake architectures.
• Optimize data storage, processing, and querying performance for large datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to understand data needs and provide solutions.
• Implement and manage data quality frameworks and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to the architectural decisions and technical roadmap for the data platform.

Skills

5+ years experience

Python

Scala

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Apache Spark

Hadoop

Kafka

AWS EMR

Azure Databricks

GCP Dataflow

SQL

NoSQL

Data warehousing

Data modeling

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer specializing in data platforms to join their innovative team in Paarl . In this role, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining scalable and reliable data infrastructure that supports analytics, machine learning, and business intelligence initiatives. You will work with large datasets and cutting-edge technologies to create efficient data pipelines and robust data warehousing solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate engineer to make a significant impact on the company's data strategy and capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement robust and scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Build and maintain data warehousing solutions and data lake architectures.
• Optimize data storage, processing, and querying performance for large datasets.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to understand data needs and provide solutions.
• Implement and manage data quality frameworks and ensure data integrity.
• Contribute to the architectural decisions and technical roadmap for the data platform.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on data engineering or data platforms.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Scala, or Java.
• Experience with big data technologies like Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka, and cloud-based data services (e.g., AWS EMR, Azure Databricks, GCP Dataflow).
• Strong understanding of database technologies , both relational (SQL) and NoSQL.
• Experience with data modeling and data warehousing concepts.

Benefits

• A highly competitive annual salary with attractive bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training and conferences.
• A stimulating work environment with a focus on technological innovation.
• Access to state-of-the-art tools and technologies in Paarl .