Senior Data Engineer

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

ITE007630/EVA

Date posted:

Monday, April 27, 2026

Location:

Stellenbosch, South Africa

SUMMARY:
If you thrive on turning raw data into powerful insights, then this is for you. Our client, a leading South African payment aggregator, is looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their growing team and help shape the backbone of their data ecosystem. If building scalable pipelines, harmonizing complex systems, and delivering clean, reliable data excites you, this is your next big move.

POSITION INFO:
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Design, build, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Python, SQL, and cloud-native tools
Integrate data across transactional, accounting, and CRM systems (SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Sage One, Xero, and Dataverse)
Deliver fit-for-purpose data products for advanced analytics
Ensure data accuracy, security, and accessibility across millions of rows monthly
Collaborate with architects, analysts, and developers to improve reliability and efficiency
Research new opportunities for data acquisition and innovation
Document, monitor, and optimize pipelines while following best practices

Essential Skills and Requirements:

Degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, or Finance
8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles
Proven expertise in Python-based data engineering projects
Strong proficiency in SQL & Python for transformation and automation
Experience with data orchestration tools (e.g., Airflow)
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Bonus Points For:

Knowledge of dimensional modelling & warehouse design
Experience with systems like Sage One, Xero, Business Central, Hubspot, and Dataverse
Agile (Scrum/Kanban) experience
Background in payments or financial services

What Our Client Offers:

Work on cutting-edge data solutions that power advanced analytics
Hybrid flexibility with a base in Stellenbosch
Be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team
Opportunity to lead, innovate, and make a real impact

Ready to engineer the future of data? Apply now!

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For more information contact:
Evandria Rademeyer
Researcher

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