Senior Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007584/LM

Date posted:

Monday, April 13, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and warehouse solutions. You’ll integrate transactional, accounting, and CRM data across multiple systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Sage One, Xero, Dataverse) and deliver clean, reliable data for advanced analytics.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and cloud-native tools
Harmonize data across diverse sources including transactional databases, accounting systems, and CRM platforms
Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to ensure data accuracy, security, and accessibility
Implement data quality checks, performance tuning, and monitoring for pipelines handling tens of millions of rows monthly
Maintain clear documentation and follow best practices for data architecture, version control, and deployment

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance
8+ years’ experience in data engineering or related roles
Proven track record in Python-based data engineering projects
Strong proficiency in SQL and Python for data transformation and automation
Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)

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