Data Engineer

2 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Nestlé Sa Full time

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Location:
Bryanston

Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience

Experience:

Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Data engineer skills also include familiarity with several programming languages and knowledge of learning machine methods.

Closing Date: 27 May 2024

Position Summary The IT Technology Expert (Data Engineer) brings deep expertise and knowledge to the product or platform team by guiding and promoting optimal use of technology to support the cost-effective delivery of business requirements.

The IT Technology Expert also performs preliminary studies, helping to set the technological direction with the product or platform manager and further leads technical activities by supporting delivery of the most complex applications and business capabilities.

A day in the life an IT Technology Expert (Data Engineer): Provides deep specialist guidance and support in their specific specialties.

(e.g. artificial intelligence, robotic process automation, machine learning, etc., based on subject expertise) Supports the integration of solutions with various technologies.

Supports and influences the technical activity (design, build, testing) in significant or complex innovation initiatives, accountable to the Innovation or Product Manager for the delivery and quality of technical deliverables.

Operational effectiveness and efficiency Makes recommendations on how to improve the effectiveness, efficiency and delivery of services through the use of (emerging) technology and technical methods and methodologies.

Provides the product team with technical expertise, advising on best technology solutions, translating the business vision into technical vision.

Participates in the development of and/or review of standards, documentation and methods of working in the relevant area of expertise.

Performs preliminary studies, general systems specifications and detailed systems specifications. Considers a broad range of options and applies sound judgment to develop solutions within their specific specialism. Ensures solution operational readiness, defines global procedures and processes for operations in the area of expertise. Ensures IT Customer and Consumer requirements are met, and service quality maintained when introducing new products. Considers the cost effectiveness of proposed solutions.

Responsible for ensuring that all solutions within their technology area are delivered and maintained secure and compliant with internal standards and external regulations, including privacy requirements.

Understands the business risk appetite and delivers applications within that acceptable risk level.

Works with IT Innovation managers, Product managers, Tech Leads, Solution Architects and Business Analysts as required to ensure any solution within their specific specialism fits with strategic and technical direction.

Assists others in resolving complex technical problems and investigating the root cause of problems and recommends smart (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, timely) solutions.

Participates in peer reviews of deliverables and carries out formal and informal reviews of technical designs, standards, documentation and/or implementations.

Provides guidance, directions and also, if needed, technical support to product teams, mentoring and sharing technology knowledge with the teams.

Supplier and strategic partners management Liaises closely with suppliers and vendors, for example where third-party work or packages involve significant functional, technical, process, data or integration decisions.

What will make you successful? Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience.

Minimum of 3-4 years of experience in Data engineer skills also include familiarity with several programming languages and knowledge of learning machine methods.

Experience working in a global environment and with virtual teams. Experience of successfully leading technical evaluations and in resolving technical issues, including those involving 3rd parties.

Location:
Bryanston

Qualification:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, system analysis or a related study, or equivalent experience

Experience: