Software Engineer - Data Services

AiR; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A data solutions company in Stellenbosch is seeking a Software Engineer to enhance data services. The role involves designing ETL processes and developing APIs to support front-end applications. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering, with over 3 years of software engineering experience, particularly in data solutions. Proficiency in Java and SQL is essential, with a strong focus on scalability and performance. This role offers an opportunity to work collaboratively in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering focused on data solutions.
• Strong programming skills in Java and solid knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Experience with microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement ETL and query services for front-end applications.
• Develop unit tests to ensure software correctness and performance.
• Collaborate with data providers to ensure timely delivery of data.

Skills

Java programming

Database design

SQL

Microservices

CI/CD processes

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Software Engineer with a strong data focus to help build and enhance our next-generation data services platform. This role will involve developing ETL processes, APIs, and query services to support front-end applications, ensuring high performance and scalability. The position requires working closely with stakeholders to integrate data sources, optimise access, and provide valuable insights for end-users.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement ETL and query services for front-end applications.
• Develop unit tests to ensure correctness, reliability, and performance.
• Collaborate with data providers to ensure accurate and timely delivery of data.
• Partner with API consumers to design services that meet their requirements.
• Contribute to system and data architecture discussions.
• Support and improve CI/CD processes for efficient development workflows.
• Build, release, and deploy services into production environments.
• Contribute to microservices architecture, ensuring clean and scalable interfaces.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering with a focus on data solutions.
• Strong programming skills in Java and solid knowledge of software engineering principles.
• Proficiency in database design, SQL, and working with large datasets.
• Experience with microservices, CI/CD pipelines, and version control systems.
• Proven ability to deliver robust, stable software that performs under load.
• Strong collaboration skills and an eagerness to continuously learn.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with real-time or event-driven systems (e.g., Apache Kafka).
• Familiarity with distributed systems and scalability challenges in big data environments.
• Exposure to building queries across different back-ends.
• Background in telecommunications, signal processing, or networking is advantageous.

Ideal Candidate

A team player who is curious, detail-oriented, and motivated to create data-driven solutions that deliver value to end-users while ensuring scalability and reliability.