Head of Data Engineering

1 month ago


Umhlanga, South Africa GBS Full time

Are you ready to take the helm in our transformative data journey?We are a high-performance financial services provider based in Umhlanga and we’re on the lookout for a dynamic and visionary **Head of Data Engineering** to lead the charge. Your mission will be to harness the incredible potential of data, revolutionizing our operations and enhancing our customer experiences.

We need a **resilient leader** who thrives under pressure and possesses the exceptional ability to inspire and manage a talented team of BI and data specialists. You'll tackle complex challenges with ease, translate intricate data insights into engaging narratives, and skillfully juggle multiple projects like a **seasoned pro**. Are you up for the challenge?

**Your Mission**:
**Leadership & Strategy**:

- Craft and implement a forward-thinking strategy for our data engineering initiatives.
- Lead, mentor, and guide a team of data engineers, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate data solutions into our business.

**Data Infrastructure & Analytics**:

- Oversee the migration of our data infrastructure to the cloud, enhancing performance and reliability.
- Design and maintain our data warehouse, ensuring it operates at peak efficiency.
- Optimize ETL processes and solutions for real-time analytics.
- Manage all reporting deliverables with precision.

**Cloud Architecture Expertise**:

- Administer our Azure data ecosystem, championing best practices.
- Utilize Azure Synapse for cutting-edge analytics and data exploration.
- Propel the implementation of self-service data provisioning across the organization.

**Data Governance & Compliance**:

- Safeguard data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
- Cultivate a culture that emphasizes data quality.

**Stakeholder Engagement**:

- Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize data needs.
- Translate complex data concepts into clear, engaging communication for non-technical stakeholders.

**What We Need from You**:

- A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- ** 3 to 5 years experience** managing a **data team,** including data engineers, analysts, and BI specialists.
- Extensive experience in BI reporting and data engineering.
- ** 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience** with database technologies, including RDBMS (MS SQL, MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos, Redis).
- Proficiency with search platforms like Elasticsearch or ELK, and experience with SQL, Python, and R.
- Specialized knowledge in cloud systems, especially data services, with strong experience in data analytics, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
- Expertise in Azure Synapse and cloud-centric data strategies.
- Experience in a call center environment is a bonus.
- Familiarity with other cloud platforms and big data tools is a plus.
- Certifications in Azure or related technologies are advantageous.

**Ready to Make a Difference?



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