Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI007143/GC

Date posted:

Monday, October 5, 2026

Location:

South Africa, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Data is at the heart of every modern organisation, and we're looking to connect with talented Data Engineers who enjoy building the pipelines, platforms and infrastructure that turn raw data into meaningful business insights. If you're passionate about solving complex data challenges and enabling data-driven decision-making, we'd love to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Job Description: Design, build and maintain scalable data pipelines and modern data platforms that support reporting, analytics and advanced data initiatives. Partner with business and technology teams to ensure data is accessible, reliable and fit for purpose. Skills & Experience: Minimum 3+ years' experience in Data Engineering Strong SQL and Python development skills Experience building and maintaining ETL\/ELT pipelines Hands-on experience with Databricks, Spark or similar big data technologies Experience with Azure, AWS and\/or Google Cloud data services Knowledge of data warehousing and data modelling principles Experience integrating data from multiple source systems Exposure to tools such as Azure Data Factory, Synapse, Snowflake or Fabric Strong understanding of data quality, governance and optimisation Ability to translate business requirements into scalable data solutions Qualification: Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or a related field Cloud or Data Engineering certifications advantageous Databricks, Azure Data Engineer or similar certifications highly beneficial 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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