Junior Data Engineer

SUMMARY:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting data-related initiatives and ensuring the efficient processing and analysis of data. If you are passionate about data engineering, have a strong foundation in data technolog...

POSITION INFO:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Junior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting data-related initiatives and ensuring the efficient processing and analysis of data. If you are passionate about data engineering, have a strong foundation in data technologies, and are eager to learn and grow in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Purpose:

• Design and build ETL solutions that will extract data from multiple systems, transforming and loading it into data marts/data warehouses.
• Improve existing ETL solutions.
• Support the existing platform and assist with migration to new platforms.
• Troubleshoot data errors and perform root cause analysis where necessary.
• Assist Data/BI analysts with technical guidance.

Your Expertise:

• 1+ years of relevant experience with sufficient knowledge to develop solutions using the following technologies:
  • High-Level Knowledge of Dimensional model design principles.
  • Data analysis.
  • Knowledge of ETL framework.
  • Data exploration using Microsoft T-SQL.
  • Microsoft SQL server programming (stored procedures, functions).
  • Understanding of various data sources i.e. Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database,
  • APIs, flat files (CSV, tab, etc).
  • Monitoring ETL jobs.

Qualifications Required:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Degree or 3-year diploma (not required but would be an advantage).
• Microsoft certification – Designing and Implementing Enterprise-Scale Analytics.
• Using Microsoft Azure and Microsoft Power BI (not required but would be an advantage).
• Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (not required but would be an advantage).

Personal Attributes:

• Function independently and self-motivated.
• Innovative and creative.
• Must be keen to learn.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to handle pressure and meet deadlines.
• Effective time management.
• Professionalism.

 

Other information applicable to the opportunity:

• Permanent Position
• Location: Johannesburg, South Africa.