Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007642/DEP

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

800 000 Annually

SUMMARY:

Are you an intermediate Data Engineer eager to sharpen your skills on modern data platforms? This hybrid role offers handsâon exposure to big data technologies, cloud infrastructure, and endâtoâend data engineering within a collaborative, growthâfocused environment.

POSITION INFO:
Our client is a wellâestablished and fastâgrowing organisation in the financial services sector, recognised as a market leader in its field. They are currently looking for an Intermediate Data Engineer to join their Cape Town–based team in a hybrid working environment.

This role is ideal for a technically strong Data Engineer who enjoys building scalable data solutions while continuously learning and evolving. You’ll work with modern tools, strong engineering standards, and teams that value collaboration, innovation, and personal growth.

Why Should You Join?:

Hybrid working model based in Cape Town
Exposure to modern bigâdata platforms and cloud technologies
Strong emphasis on learning, development, and skills growth
Opportunity to work on solutions that make a real difference to people’s lives

Key Responsibilities:

Build, optimise, and maintain data pipelines using Databricks and Apache Spark
Design and implement endâtoâend data flows and scalable architecture
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for data solutions
Collaborate with crossâfunctional teams to deliver reliable, highâquality data platforms
Ensure data quality, performance, and scalability across systems
Continuously improve and modernise data engineering practices

Education:

Relevant IT / Computer Science qualification (Degree or Diploma)

Experience:

3–5 years’ experience as a Data Engineer
Proven experience working with Databricks
Strong background in Apache Spark and cluster computing
Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Prior back-end development experience advantageous
Exposure to Azure cloud services beneficial

Skills:

Python (mandatory)
PySpark (mandatory)
Databricks
Apache Spark
CI/CD tooling

Apply now!
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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:
- Software Developers (BackâEnd / FrontâEnd / Full Stack)
- Mobile Developers
- Business & Systems Analysts
- BI & SQL Experts
- UI / UX Professionals
- Data Scientists / Data Analysts
- Big Data Professionals
- Cloud Experts
- Infrastructure Specialists
- DevOps / SecOps Experts
- Cyber Security Specialists
- SEO / Digital Designers

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Frankie Deppe
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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