Senior Data Engineer

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator Full time R120 000 - R240 000 per year


We're Hiring: Senior Data Engineer – Johannesburg

Are you ready to build technology that changes lives?

Harambee Youth Employment Accelerator is looking for an exceptional
Senior Data Engineer
to join our Software Development team. You'll work on collecting, storing, and processing large datasets to deliver optimal solutions—while partnering with our Head of Data to shape our future strategy and technology roadmap.

You'll do all this in an organisation that fosters
teamwork, openness, and collaboration
, and is committed to solving youth unemployment through innovation and purpose-driven tech.


The Technical Challenge

We're building a
scalable, future-fit platform
to help young work-seekers find jobs. Our cloud-native stack is hosted on
Google Cloud Platform
, using
.Net Core
,
Python
,
MySQL
,
BigQuery
, and
Composer
. Our infrastructure supports personalised employment journeys and is being refined for simplification, data integrity, and business user enablement.


What You'll Do

  • Design and implement data solutions for real-time and batch environments.
  • Build and maintain data pipelines and structures.
  • Collaborate with analysts, developers, and stakeholders.
  • Monitor performance and advise on infrastructure improvements.
  • Support ad hoc data analysis and ensure data quality for dashboards and reports.


What You'll Bring

  • Degree/diploma in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 8–12 years' experience in data engineering.
  • Proficiency in SQL, Python, MySQL, and cloud platforms (GCP, Azure, AWS).
  • Experience with ETL tools (Apache Beam, Spark, SSIS).
  • Passion for purpose-driven work and a collaborative mindset.


Why Join Harambee?

At Harambee, we believe in
inclusion
,
diversity
, and
collaboration
. We work together to solve one of the most pressing social challenges—youth unemployment—through innovation, data, and purpose-driven technology.

You'll be part of a team that's not only building cutting-edge solutions but also making a real impact in the lives of millions. We value
openness
,
teamwork
, and
continuous learning
, and we're proud to be an organisation where people come to
grow
,
contribute
, and
belong
.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We encourage applications from people with disabilities and are happy to provide reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require any support or adjustments, please let us know — we're here to help you succeed.

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