Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa

We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, develop, optimize, and manage robust, highly available data analytics infrastructure, reports, and data models. This role drives the delivery of high-quality data analytics solutions for data ingestion, storage, consumption, and management to generate actionable insights. Reporting to the Technical Team Lead and Software Development Manager, you will play a critical role in advancing our data capabilities.

• Data Pipeline Development: Build and maintain scalable data pipelines for efficient data ingestion, processing, and storage.
• ETL Processes: Develop and automate ETL workflows to integrate data from diverse sources seamlessly.
• Database Management: Manage SQL and NoSQL databases to handle structured and unstructured data effectively.
• Data Quality Assurance: Ensure data integrity, consistency, and security through proactive monitoring.
• Collaboration: Partner with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation for data workflows, architectures, and processes.
• Performance Optimization: Enhance database performance through tuning, query optimization, and indexing.
• Cloud & Big Data Technologies: Support and expand expertise in cloud-based platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.

• Pipeline Efficiency: Percentage of data pipelines executed on schedule.
• Data Accuracy: Reduction in data errors and inconsistencies.
• ETL Performance: Improved speed and efficiency of ETL processes.
• Query Performance: Reduced database query response times.
• Collaboration Success: Number of effective collaborations with data scientists and analysts.
• Code & Documentation Quality: Adherence to coding standards and comprehensive documentation.

• Bachelors or Honours Degree in Engineering, Data Science, Computer Science, or Information Systems.
• 3 -5 years in data engineering, analytics, or data management roles.
• 3+ years working with sales, channel, or business development teams.
• 3+ years delivering customer-facing projects.
• 3+ years in the cybersecurity industry.
• 3+ years using agile methodologies for project delivery.

• Certification in AWS, Microsoft, or other Business Intelligence technologies.
• Expertise in Databricks and Python Notebooks.
• Advanced skills in Power BI, DAX, Advanced Excel, Python, SQL Server, and SQL Scripting.
• Proficiency in creating technical architectures, entity relationship diagrams, and process flow diagrams.
• Strong command of Microsoft Office.

• Ability to manage multiple programs, balancing strategic planning with fast-paced execution.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and consensus-building skills with stakeholders and teams.
• Exceptional presentation skills, comfortable presenting to executive leadership.
• Superior analytical, organizational, and time-management abilities.
• Thrives in high-pressure environments and adapts quickly to new skills.
• Trusted to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, with a structured approach and proactive ownership of tasks.