Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town (In office)

About the Opportunity

A prominent tech organisation, renowned for its commitment to innovation and delivering cutting-edge technological solutions, is actively seeking a seasoned Data Engineer to join their vibrant team in Cape Town. This is an exciting chance to contribute to projects that are at the forefront of technological advancement, working within a collaborative environment that values excellence and continuous improvement. The role is based in their Cape Town City Centre offices, offering a consistent in-office working experience.

Your Responsibilities

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in designing, building, and maintaining the data infrastructure that powers the company's services. Your contributions will be crucial in ensuring that data is collected, processed, and made accessible in a robust and efficient manner.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Developing and optimising data storage solutions, including data warehouses and data lakes.
• Collaborating closely with data scientists, analysts, and other engineering teams to understand data needs and deliver appropriate solutions.
• Ensuring data quality, integrity, and security across all systems.
• Monitoring and troubleshooting data-related issues to maintain system performance and reliability.
• Evaluating and recommending new technologies and methodologies to enhance the data platform.
• Contributing to the development of data governance policies and best practices.
• Participating in code reviews to uphold high standards of code quality and maintainability.

What You Bring

The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in data engineering principles and a proven track record of successful project delivery. You are a proactive problem-solver with a passion for working with large datasets and architecting efficient data solutions.

Essential qualifications and skills include:

• Demonstrated experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar data-focused technical role.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages commonly used in data engineering, such as Python, Scala, or Java.
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies and distributed systems (e.g., Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).
• Solid understanding of database technologies, including relational databases (SQL) and NoSQL databases.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.
• Familiarity with data warehousing concepts and tools.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.

In South Africa, senior data engineering roles are highly sought after, particularly in hubs like Cape Town. While salaries vary based on experience, company size, and specific responsibilities, you can generally expect competitive remuneration packages. Typical employers include technology consultancies, financial services firms, e-commerce companies, and established tech companies. The career path often involves opportunities for specialisation, team leadership, or moving into architecture roles within data engineering.

• Proven experience as a Software Developer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and web services.
• Experience with version control systems, such as Git.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.