Senior Data Engineer
4 weeks ago
Our client is seeking to employ a Senior Data Engineer as the Head of Data Platform & AI to takeownership of their full data infrastructure and elevate the architecture behind their proprietary DMP (DataManagement Platform). Youll work alongside a team of data engineers, analysts, and AI developers, andreport directly to senior leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives on optimisation, standardisation, andreal-time, revenue-driving execution. If youre a self-starter who understands how to turnunstructured data into scalable pipelines and measurable outcomes, lets talk. What Youll Do Own the companies GCP-based Data Platform (BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Composer, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, etc.) Architect, build, and manage robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest structured and unstructured data from dozens of sources Implement best practices across data validation, deduplication, enrichment, and governance Optimise the cost, speed, and performance of data storage, pipelines, and compute Build tools and dashboards for internal reporting and marketing analytics teams Create and enforce documentation, processes, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Lead root-cause analysis of pipeline failures and ensure data accuracy and uptime Collaborate with AI, analytics, marketing, and ops teams to design data products that drive decision-making Mentor data engineers and analysts; oversee technical delivery and team growth Be available for after-hours escalations during mission-critical incidents Requirements Skills & Experience the company is looking For: 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or Data Platform Lead Advanced proficiency in Google Cloud Platform, especially BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Composer Strong coding skills in Python (SQL Alchemy or similar ORM), SQL, and either Java or PHP Experience with data modelling, schema design, and performance tuning Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and tools like Gemini (bonus) Proven ability to manage complex data workflows, edge-case debugging, and data security Comfortable with cloud cost optimisation and scalable architecture design Strong communicator with high professional accountability
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Data Engineer
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Gig Engineer Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per yearPosition:Data EngineerLocation:Cape Town (Hybrid)Contract:12 MonthsRole DescriptionPerform code peer reviews of Junior Software Engineer buildsSupport the Technical Delivery Lead in translating requirements to Junior DevelopersSupport the Technical Delivery Lead in framework optimization initiativesSupport the Technical Delivery Lead in managing CI/CD...
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Senior Structural Engineer
3 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa Gig Engineer Full timeAbout the Role We are looking to recruit a Senior Professional Structural Engineer to fulfil the role of Technical Lead in MCF & Industry in South Africa teams, which are looking to recruit to expand and develop their South Africa‑based Structural Engineering team to assist with our growing workload. Requirements Desired Qualifications and Professional...
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Cape Town, South Africa Gig Engineer Full timeA leading engineering consultancy in Cape Town seeks a Senior Professional Structural Engineer to provide technical leadership in the Structural Engineering team. The candidate must have a minimum of 15 years of experience and be registered with ECSA as a PrEng. Responsibilities include managing projects, mentoring junior engineers, and ensuring compliance...
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Senior Data Engineer
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa iLaunch Full timeLeading Financial Services Group requires a Senior Software Data Engineer who will be responsible for developing Machine Learning Artefacts and Insights. Job Description Build configurable data ingestion platforms to collect and protect data Simplified data transformation and product development Accelerate the development of insights and Machine Learning...
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Senior Data Engineer
4 days ago
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa ILaunch Full time R500 000 - R1 200 000 per yearSynopsisLeading Financial Services Group requires a Senior Software Data Engineer who will be responsible for developing Machine Learning Artefacts and Insights.Job DescriptionBuild configurable data ingestion platforms to collect and protect data Simplified data transformation and product development Accelerate the development of insights and Machine...
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Senior Data Engineer
2 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa PBT Group Full timeSenior Data Engineer job vacancy in Cape Town. We are looking for a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer to join our team for a cloud migration initiative centered on Snowflake. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in dbt, AWS, Airflow, Python, and advanced SQL. You will play a key role in building, automating, and optimizing data pipelines to...
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Senior Data Engineer
4 weeks ago
Cape Town, South Africa FROSTBYTE Full timeReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at FROSTBYTE by 2x Responsibilities Development and maintenance of SQL Databases Development of data engineering and data analysis pipelines and solutions in the cloud (Azure) Ensure DevOps compliance for all data pipelines and workloads Ensure development and maintain Power BI reports Documentation of...
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Senior Data Engineer
3 days ago
Cape Town, South Africa Kuda Full timeOverview Job title : Senior Data Engineer Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town Deadline : November 17, 2025 Role Overview We are expanding our reach and seeking a visionary Senior Data Engineer to spearhead our data engineering efforts, driving innovation and growth. With a passion for data-driven decision-making, you will play a pivotal role in shaping...
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Cape Town, South Africa NTT DATA, Inc. Full timeSenior Team Lead, Software Engineering/Architecture Join to apply for the Senior Team Lead, Software Engineering/Architecture role at NTT DATA, Inc. Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients...
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Cape Town, South Africa NTT DATA, Inc. Full timeSenior Team Lead, Software Engineering/Architecture Join to apply for the Senior Team Lead, Software Engineering/Architecture role at NTT DATA, Inc. Make an impact with NTT DATA Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients...
