Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006771/Chels

Date posted:

Friday, July 3, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

900 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
Mirror, mirror on the wall... who can build the strongest data pipelines of them all?
Deep within an enchanted kingdom of innovation lies a team searching for a gifted Data Engineer. Not one who waits for magic to happen—but one who creates it through elegant code, seamless integrations, and beautifully engineered data solutions.
If Python is your trusted woodland companion, SQL is your enchanted spellbook, and solving complex data challenges makes you whistle while you work, then your next adventure awaits.

POSITION INFO:
The Qualities of a Hero: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, Software Engineering, or another closely related field 3-5 years of experience crafting reliable data solutions Mastery of Python and SQL, weaving together scalable ELT\/ETL pipelines A gifted architect of PostgreSQL databases, designing schemas worthy of a royal library Experience building backend services using Node.js and TypeScript Comfortable packaging solutions with Docker and deploying them with confidence Skilled in orchestrating workflows with automation tools such as n8n, Zapier, or similar A keen understanding of data modelling and engineering best practices A sharp eye for detail and a heart devoted to data quality Experience integrating business platforms through APIs and automation Curiosity for modern AI-assisted development tools and emerging technologies Exposure to modern front-end frameworks is a delightful bonus Comfortable collaborating within Agile teams Experience within property, financial services, investment, or similarly data-rich industries will earn extra stars The Happy Ending This is no ordinary castle. You'll join a modern technology team that embraces innovation, automation, and forward-thinking engineering. Here, your ideas will help shape the future, your craftsmanship will be valued, and every challenge is another chapter in an exciting story So if you're ready to leave the ordinary forest behind and build data solutions worthy of a fairy tale... Take a bite of this opportunity and begin your next adventure today! Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town.Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs.

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