Head of Data Engineering

3 weeks ago


Umhlanga, South Africa GBS Full time

We are on a transformative journey to establish ourselves as a leading data-driven organization and need a strategic and visionary Head of Data Engineering to leverage data to enhance our operations and customer experiences. We require a resilient individual with the ability to navigate high-pressure environments with composure. The successful incumbent must possess excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to resolve complex problems with ease. The ability to convey complex data insights in a clear and engaging manner and manage multiple projects simultaneously is essential.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Leadership & Strategy:_
- Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy for data engineering initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of data engineers to ensure timely delivery of projects.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions seamlessly into business operations.
- Data Infrastructure & Analytics:_
- Oversee the migration of our data infrastructure to the cloud.
- Design, develop, and maintain our data warehouse to ensure peak performance.
- Ensure the reliability and efficiency of ETL processes.
- Develop and optimize solutions for real-time data analytics.
- Manage all reporting deliverables.
- Cloud Architecture Expertise:_
- Administer our Azure data ecosystem, adhering to best practices.
- Utilize Azure Synapse for advanced analytics and data exploration.
- Drive the implementation of self-service data provisioning across the organization.
- Data Governance & Compliance:_
- Uphold data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Foster a culture that prioritizes data quality.
- Stakeholder Engagement:_
- Work with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize data needs.
- Communicate complex data concepts effectively to non-technical stakeholders.

**Minimum Requirements**:
***:

- Relevant qualification_ in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum** 3 to 5 years**’ experience managing a data team (data engineers, data analysts and BI)
- Solid experience with BI reporting
- Must have at least **5 - 7 years data engineering experience** with experience in Database Technologies:

- Solid experience in RDBMS technologies, including but not limited to, MS SQL, My SQL, Postgres.
- Solid experience in NoSQL technologies, including but not limited to, MongoDB, Cosmos, Redis.
- Solid grasp search platforms such as Elasticsearch or ELK.
- Prior hands on experience working with SQL, Python and R
- Specialized knowledge in designing Cloud systems, especially those focused on handling data services:

- Strong experience in data analytics, ETL processes, and data warehousing solutions.
- Proficiency with Azure Synapse and its integration within the data landscape.
- A solid understanding of how to approach a cloud centric data strategy.
- Prior experience within a call centre environment is beneficial.
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms and big data tools is a plus.
- Certifications in Azure or related technologies a plus.

**Application Process**: If you are ready to lead and innovate in the field of data engineering, we invite you to apply. Take this opportunity to shape the future of our organization with your expertise.


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