Senior Big Data Specialist

5 days ago


Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Communicate Recruitment Full time
Company Overview
Communicate Recruitment specializes in IT placement services, connecting skilled professionals with exciting job opportunities. Our expert consultants take the time to understand our clients' needs, ensuring personalized matches that drive success.

Job Description
This senior role involves developing data engineering strategies, collaborating with technical stakeholders, and mentoring junior team members. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data engineering, strong technical skills, and excellent communication abilities.

Required Skills and Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, with expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Advanced knowledge of database concepts and optimization methods
Experience with data warehousing solutions like Databricks, Snowflake, or Redshift
Strong understanding of distributed systems and big data technologies (Hadoop, Spark)
Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and ETL tools (Apache Kafka, Airflow)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Benefits
Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package, recognition for outstanding performance, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Join our team today

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