Business Intelligence Engineer, Telecoms Software Systems

Recruiter:

JenRec Recruitment

Job Ref:

lbbi

Date posted:

Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Spot patterns others miss. Fix problems before they escalate. Work at the intersection of data, software, and live telecoms systems.

POSITION INFO:
This is not a pure reporting role. You'll be working inside active telecoms environments, using data to troubleshoot, analyse, and improve systems that are constantly in motion. We're looking for a sharp, technically-minded individual who enjoys digging into problems, understanding how systems behave, and figuring out why something isn't working the way it should. Key Responsibilities Data Investigation & Analysis Write SQL queries to extract, analyse, and interpret data to diagnose issues and support decision-making. System Troubleshooting Investigate and resolve software and data-related issues within telecoms applications. Application Support Work with web-based systems, supporting and maintaining environments (ASP.NET exposure beneficial). Stakeholder Interaction Engage with internal teams and clients to understand problems and deliver practical solutions. Continuous Improvement Identify inefficiencies, inconsistencies, and opportunities to improve system performance. Minimum Requirements Qualification BSc or BEng degree Experience 1-2 years' experience preferred, strong graduates will be considered Required Skills • Strong SQL capability, comfortable writing queries and working with data • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability • Understanding of web-based systems • Exposure to .NET environments advantageous • Scripting exposure (Python, Perl, etc.) beneficial • Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues independently • Strong communication skills and ability to work with clients What Matters in This Role • You enjoy figuring things out when others are stuck • You're comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment • You don't wait for instructions; you investigate, test, and solve • You can communicate technical issues clearly Application If you meet the requirements and want a role where you're expected to think, analyse, and solve, not just report, we encourage you to apply.

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