Data Engineer

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POSITION INFO:

Location: Hybrid (Century City, Cape Town)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: Data & Analytics | Consulting

WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a client with an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge data science team at a leading player in the consulting industry. We’re on the lookout for creative, technically sharp Data Engineers ready to make a tangible impact by driving innovation within a fast-paced, data-rich environment.

About the Role

As a Data Engineer, you’ll be embedded within the client’s advanced data factory, collaborating closely with their data science team to build and optimise robust data pipelines and analytics infrastructure. This is a hybrid role based in Century City, Cape Town, offering you the flexibility to combine remote work with valuable on-site collaboration. This environment encourages creativity and fresh thinking - you’ll have the freedom to introduce new ideas, experiment with tools, and influence how data is engineered across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures
• Collaborate with data scientists to deliver integrated data solutions
• Leverage Hadoop to manage and process large datasets efficiently
• Utilise SQL and PowerBI for reporting, dashboards, and analytics delivery
• Work with a variety of modern data engineering tools and platforms
• Contribute to process improvements and advocate for engineering best practices

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience in a data engineering role
• Strong hands-on expertise with Hadoop (this is essential)
• Proficiency in SQL and PowerBI
• Exposure to a range of data engineering tools and platforms
• Solid communication and collaboration skills
• A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for data

Nice to Have

• Opportunity to work in a highly creative and collaborative data environment
• Hybrid setup offering both flexibility and in-person innovation
• Projects with real impact in a fast-moving sector
• Supportive culture where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged

Company Culture

Our client is more than a consultancy — they’re a global community of innovators, craftsmen, and change-makers. They bring a "stepping stone" mindset: your growth and theirs go hand in hand. They operate around five core values that drive everything they do: Pioneer Spirit, Care, Trust, Performance, and Independence.

• Pioneer Spirit — They encourage bold thinking and experimentation, valuing agility and the willingness to explore new paths. 
• Care — They prioritise respect, diversity, and a supportive environment, balancing ambition with humanity.
• Trust — They believe in autonomy, open dialogue, and empowering people to own their ideas and decisions.
• Performance — Excellence matters. They push themselves to deliver real impact for clients while continuously improving. 
• Independence — They strive to remain flexible, self-directed, and responsive — free to adapt in a changing world.

In practice, this means you’ll be trusted from day one to contribute meaningfully, take initiative, and challenge the status quo. You’ll also find a culture that supports international mobility, where contributions across locations and backgrounds are respected.

If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider you application unsuccessful.