Data Engineer (Cape Town)

SUMMARY:

At iOCO, we don't just build solutions — we partner with our clients to shape the future of their data-driven decision-making. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and optimization of modern data infrastructure for one of our strategic consulting engagements. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who thrive...

POSITION INFO:

At iOCO, we don't just build solutions — we partner with our clients to shape the future of their data-driven decision-making. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to lead the development and optimization of modern data infrastructure for one of our strategic consulting engagements. This is a high-impact role, ideal for someone who thrives on architecture, innovation, and mentorship in a fast-paced, enterprise environment.

 

What You’ll Do

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data architectures.
• Provide strategic guidance on the evolution of data infrastructure and technologies.
• Develop advanced data models to meet complex business requirements.
• Optimize storage and data access strategies for performance and scalability.
• Support advanced analytics and machine learning solutions.
• Oversee the optimization of data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Conduct performance tuning and troubleshoot complex workflows across environments.
• Lead and mentor a team of data engineers to ensure technical excellence and delivery.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including data scientists, software developers, and business stakeholders.
• Act as a key technical liaison between engineering teams and business units.
• Establish and maintain data governance standards.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Stay informed on evolving industry standards and best practices.

Your expertise:

• 10+ years of experience in data engineering with a strong focus on architecture and solution delivery.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, Spark (PySpark), and Hadoop.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms, particularly AWS (or Azure/GCP equivalents).
• Demonstrated leadership in mentoring and managing technical teams.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies.
• Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
• Awareness of data privacy, security, and compliance frameworks.
• Dev Productivity Tools: AWS CDK, Docker, Azure DevOps, JIRA, Confluence, Xray, Draw.io.

• Cloud Data Tools (AWS-centric): AWS S3, Lambda, Redshift (Serverless), EMR, Glue, Athena, Step Functions, EventBridge, SQS, SNS, API Gateway, Delta.io, Unity Catalog, DynamoDB.

Qualifications:

• Certifications in data engineering, cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP), or analytics tools.

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Contract position

Why work for us?

Want to work for an organization that solves complex real-world problems with innovative software solutions? At iOCO, we believe anything is possible with modern technology, software, and development expertise. We are continuously pushing the boundaries of innovative solutions across multiple industries using an array of technologies. 

You will be part of a consultancy, working with some of the most knowledgeable minds in the industry on interesting solutions across different business domains. 

Our culture of continuous learning will ensure that you will have all the opportunities, tools, and support to hone and grow your craft.