Senior Manager Data Engineering

Recruiter:

TransEra Solutions

Job Ref:

JHB000040/AM

Date posted:

Monday, September 2, 2024

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
SENIOR MANAGER: DATA ENGINEERING | JOHANNESBURG
R1,500,000 CTC PER ANNUM

Our client – is a leading full-service commercial Bank, is looking for a Senior Manager: Data Engineering to join their team. The company operates across ten African countries, the UAE and UK, with representative offices in China, India and Lebanon. They’re evolving to redefine the power of relationship.

JOB MISSION:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading and managing our data engineering team to design, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure and systems. You will also collaborate with other business units to ensure our data management practices align with business goals and industry standards. This position involves working effectively with the business units with the primary mandate of enabling them with insights and decision support capabilities to drive good quality business decisions.
REPORTS TO:
Head of Business Intelligence

Direct reports: Data Engineers
Total Staff (incl. also Indirect reports): 2-3

YOUR ‘DAY TO DAY’

Operational Delivery:

Gathers business requirements, executes projects and derives business insights
Collects data and builds fit for purpose dashboards and reports based on requirements
Troubleshooting of data issues and providing fit for purpose solutions with data engineering best practices
Complete projects/tasks assigned or working with other staff (internal
/external) and following up on assigned projects/tasks
Partnering with business stakeholders to unpack data management requirements and design for future requirements based on future needs
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure data quality, accuracy, and security
Lead and manage a team of data engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data infrastructure and systems
Design and implement robust Extract Transform Load (ETL) frameworks and processes
Design and implement robust data integration strategies and processes
Develop and implement data management (architecture and integration) policies, procedures, and best practices
Manage data engineering projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems and enable data analytics
Acquire and integrate data from different sources and enable integrated reporting
Recruit, train, and mentor data engineering team members to promote growth and professional development requirements

MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

A Degree, or Higher National Diploma, or equivalent certification in an analytical field, eg Informatics, Data Science, Commerce
Master’s degree advantageous
Certification advantageous (SQL, Data Engineering, Architecture, Ab Initio etc)
6-10 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
Data warehousing and integration experience
2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
Ability to perform complex data analysis and data deep dives
Excellent visualization skills and data storytelling capability
Ab Initio experience and proven experience in implementing solutions
SQL experience inclusive of SSAS, SSRS and SSIS advantageous
Strong knowledge of data management concepts and technologies, including data modelling, ETL, data warehousing, and data visualization
Knowledge of business processes, IT processes, data, and associated applications
Experience analysing and breaking down problems and information using structured frameworks and methodologies
Robust skills in documentation creation with a high attention to detail including planning and organization
Ability to think analytically and conduct customer-facing communications

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Data Warehousing
Data Analyses
Programming
Data Mapping
Dashboarding and Reporting
SQL

BEHAVIOURIAL COMPETENCIES:

Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritisation
Analytical Thinking
Communication skills

POSITION INFO:
SENIOR MANAGER: DATA ENGINEERING | JOHANNESBURG
R1,500,000 CTC PER ANNUM

Our client – is a leading full-service commercial Bank, is looking for a Senior Manager: Data Engineering to join their team. The company operates across ten African countries, the UAE and UK, with representative offices in China, India and Lebanon. They’re evolving to redefine the power of relationship.

JOB MISSION:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for leading and managing our data engineering team to design, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure and systems. You will also collaborate with other business units to ensure our data management practices align with business goals and industry standards. This position involves working effectively with the business units with the primary mandate of enabling them with insights and decision support capabilities to drive good quality business decisions.
REPORTS TO:
Head of Business Intelligence

Direct reports: Data Engineers
Total Staff (incl. also Indirect reports): 2-3

YOUR ‘DAY TO DAY’

Operational Delivery:

Gathers business requirements, executes projects and derives business insights
Collects data and builds fit for purpose dashboards and reports based on requirements
Troubleshooting of data issues and providing fit for purpose solutions with data engineering best practices
Complete projects/tasks assigned or working with other staff (internal
/external) and following up on assigned projects/tasks
Partnering with business stakeholders to unpack data management requirements and design for future requirements based on future needs
Collaborate with stakeholders across the organization to ensure data quality, accuracy, and security
Lead and manage a team of data engineers responsible for designing, building, and maintaining robust data infrastructure and systems
Design and implement robust Extract Transform Load (ETL) frameworks and processes
Design and implement robust data integration strategies and processes
Develop and implement data management (architecture and integration) policies, procedures, and best practices
Manage data engineering projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality results
Develop and implement databases, data collection systems and enable data analytics
Acquire and integrate data from different sources and enable integrated reporting
Recruit, train, and mentor data engineering team members to promote growth and professional development requirements

MINIMUM ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

A Degree, or Higher National Diploma, or equivalent certification in an analytical field, eg Informatics, Data Science, Commerce
Master’s degree advantageous
Certification advantageous (SQL, Data Engineering, Architecture, Ab Initio etc)
6-10 years of experience in data engineering or a related field
Data warehousing and integration experience
2+ years of experience in a management or leadership role
Ability to perform complex data analysis and data deep dives
Excellent visualization skills and data storytelling capability
Ab Initio experience and proven experience in implementing solutions
SQL experience inclusive of SSAS, SSRS and SSIS advantageous
Strong knowledge of data management concepts and technologies, including data modelling, ETL, data warehousing, and data visualization
Knowledge of business processes, IT processes, data, and associated applications
Experience analysing and breaking down problems and information using structured frameworks and methodologies
Robust skills in documentation creation with a high attention to detail including planning and organization
Ability to think analytically and conduct customer-facing communications

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

Data Warehousing
Data Analyses
Programming
Data Mapping
Dashboarding and Reporting
SQL

BEHAVIOURIAL COMPETENCIES:

Accountability
Teamwork
Delegation
Interpersonal Support
Perseverance
Motivating
Prioritisation
Analytical Thinking
Communication skills

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