Senior Data Engineer

SUMMARY:
Our esteemed client in Pretoria is urgently looking for a Senior Data Engineer. This is a permanent hybrid position. The Senior Data Engineer is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust, scalable data pipelines and platforms to support advanced analytics, BI, and data-driven decision-making. This individual brings strong technical experience, shows leadership in data initiatives, and works closely with both technical and business stakeholders to ensure high-quality data solutions.

POSITION INFO:
This role bridges implementation and design leadership, playing a critical role in guiding best practices and mentoring junior engineers while contributing hands-on to complex projects.

Qualifications, Experience and Knowledge:

• A degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on data engineering experience.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and SQL.
• Strong database design knowledge and experience with data warehousing techniques and modelling approaches.
• Experience building and maintaining cloud-based data architecture (AWS preferred).
• Hands-on experience with data ingestion from, amongst others: Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MongoDB, Amazon S3 and other AWS data services, HTTP APIs, SFTP, and various file systems.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with machine learning workflows and supporting analytics teams.
• Strong experience with BI tools like Power BI for data storytelling.

• AWS certifications or equivalent practical expertise
• Experience leading or mentoring junior engineers
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on projects
• Business acumen and ability to translate technical work into business impact