Junior Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI006709/GC

Date posted:

Friday, June 19, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

Salary:

240 000 Annually

SUMMARY:
The crowd is roaring. The national anthem is playing. The tournament is about to begin.
Every great team needs star players who can control the game, connect the passes, and ensure everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. As a Junior Data Engineer, you'll be the midfield maestro of the data team; moving information across the field, building winning plays, and helping the business turn raw data into championship-winning insights. Join a dynamic data warehouse team competing at the highest level of business intelligence. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, supporting both an established Microsoft SQL Server environment and the team's journey into modern cloud and AI-powered data platforms.

POSITION INFO:
This is your chance to develop your game, learn from seasoned players, and contribute to a team focused on delivering world-class data solutions. To secure your place in the starting lineup, you'll need: Minimum 2 years' experience in a Data Engineering role (non-negotiable) Thorough experience building and maintaining ETL\/ELT pipelines (non-negotiable) Foundational experience or strong exposure to Microsoft SQL Server, T-SQL, and SSMS. Knowledge of data warehousing concepts, including dimensional modelling and fact\/dimension tables. Familiarity with Git and GitHub. A positive attitude, strong problem-solving ability, and eagerness to improve your game. This isn't just another junior role. It's an opportunity to make your professional debut in a team that's building for the future. You'll gain exposure to enterprise-scale data environments, modern technologies, cloud platforms, and experienced mentors who will help you develop from a promising young talent into a seasoned professional. Your next big match starts here. 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. Your next wave starts here.

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