Data Engineer

1 day ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Dariel Full time R800 000 - R1 200 000 per year

Data Engineer / Streaming Engineer


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
(Hybrid)


Employment Type
: Full-Time

About the Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated
Data Engineer / Streaming Engineer
to join our team. This role is central to building and supporting scalable, secure, and repeatable data pipelines that power intelligent decision-making. You'll work in an agile environment, integrating diverse data sources and leveraging emerging technologies across big data and cloud platforms to deliver innovative solutions. A Software development is essential for this role

Key Responsibilities

  • Architect and implement scalable data analytics frameworks.
  • Translate complex functional and technical requirements into high-performing software solutions.
  • Lead the development of batch and real-time data pipelines using transformational technologies.
  • Create and support data feeds from on-premise systems to Google Cloud Platform.
  • Build data marts using Talend or similar ETL tools.
  • Manipulate and process data using Python and PySpark/Spark.
  • Leverage AWS services such as EMR, EC2, and S3 for big data processing.
  • Support production data feeds and troubleshoot issues on a break-fix basis.
  • Contribute to the research, evaluation, and implementation of new tools and technologies.
  • Ensure compliance with policies, standards, and disaster recovery protocols.
  • Collaborate across teams to deliver robust data solutions aligned with business needs.

Required Experience & Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
  • AWS Certification (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in data engineering and software engineering.
  • 2+ years of experience with big data technologies.
  • 2+ years of experience with ETL processes and tools (e.g., Talend).
  • 2+ years of hands on experience with GCP - Google Cloud Platform is ESSENTIAL
  • Strong programming skills in Python and scripting languages.
  • Experience with PySpark or Spark for distributed data processing.
  • Deep understanding of data modeling and various data structures.
  • Proven ability to architect scalable distributed systems using open-source tools.
  • Familiarity with Hadoop and AWS EMR.
  • Knowledge of automated testing and deployment practices.

Technologies You'll Work With

  • Big Data Tools
    : Hadoop, Spark, PySpark
  • ETL Tools
    : Talend
  • Cloud Platforms
    : AWS (EMR, EC2, S3)
  • Languages
    : Python, scripting languages
  • Data Processing
    : Batch and streaming pipelines

Why join us?

  • Work on impactful, data-driven projects using the latest technologies.
  • Be part of a collaborative and innovative team.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional growth.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

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