Data Engineer

Recruiter:

DLK

Job Ref:

DE_SD_02

Date posted:

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related salary per hour

SUMMARY:
We require a Data Engineer to work remotely for a contract position.

POSITION INFO:

The role of the Data Engineer includes (but is not limited to) the following duties:

Design and develop, in collaboration with fellow team members data models and architecture aligned with the strategic direction of the product.
Develop, construct, optimize, and maintain data pipelines. (DataOps)
Recommend ways to improve data ingestion, reliability, efficiency, and quality within the architectural landscape.
Deployment of ML and AI models and concepts.
Tools: SQL Server / SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services)
Skills: ETL (Extract Transform Load)/ Data Warehousing

Minimum Requirements:

BSc in Computer Science or Engineering or similar qualification.
5 years+ of experience building database technologies with the Microsoft SQL stack, e.g., SSIS, SQL, SSAS, and SSRS.
5 years+ experience in data modelling.
5 years+ of experience working in a product focused environment.
Microsoft Data Warehousing.
Azure.
AWS.
Understanding of cloud-based computing and technologies like Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory etc.
Excellent command of the English language, primarily written and spoken.
Excellent consulting skills, customer engagement and presentation skills.
Worked as part of a team building customer facing products.
Design and implementation of a data warehouse environment, preferably cloud based with modern technologies.
Deep understanding of data warehouse methodologies and principles.
Experience with the following toolsets Python, R or TensorFlow.
Experience in visualization tools like PowerBI, Tableau, Pyramid Analytics, Qlik, and Domo.
Experience with C# and microservices an advantage.

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