Data Engineer

4 weeks ago


Cape Winelands District Municipality, South Africa Babylonstoren Full time

About CandideCandide is a technology, data, and services company. Its mandate is to consolidate all technology and data assets across our privately-held hospitality group of companies – Babylonstoren (Cape Winelands, South Africa), The Newt in Somerset (Somerset, UK), Vignamaggio (Tuscany, Italy) and other sister estates in Europe. The team’s current responsibilities include technology, product and digital design services, software engineering, data management, warehousing, data analysis and reporting, website development, app development, and supporting hospitality platforms and technology. Our international team is based in Paarl, South Africa (at Babylonstoren), in Somerset, UK (at The Newt in Somerset), and at offices in Bristol, UK.

The roleYou will join an established data team consisting of data analysts, customer relationship management (CRM) administrators, and engineers. The data team has built a solid foundation of data management and reporting of e-commerce sales, CRM, marketing, and hospitality bookings. The team will now expand its services to include financial data management and reporting. We are looking for a database expert to develop optimal data management solution designs for our estates.

Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain financial enterprise resource planning (ERP) and operational system databases according to best practices.Manage data to support reporting functions through the use of MS SQL Server, My SQL, BigQuery, Power BI, Tableau, and similar tools.Set up aggregated tables and views for data analysts and finance teams to build reports from.Optimise performance and reliability of databases to provide fast query responses.Manage database security and user permission setup.Focus on increasing levels of automation and self-service of business users.Maintain close collaboration with suppliers, IT teams, and data analysts to implement quality solutions.Provide documentation, technical specifications and training where required.

Our technology

ERP system: Sage X3Point-of-Sale system: Oracle Micros SimphonyData warehouse: BigQuery and on-site serversData reporting and visualisation: Tableau, Microsoft PowerBI and Google Looker StudioCRM: Hubspot

What we’re looking for: Core skills and experience

Expert-level understanding of relational databases, SQL and query optimisationsExpertise in database technologies and architectureStrong analytical and data wrangling skillsSound knowledge of data securityComfortable dealing with ambiguity and ability to work independentlySolution-oriented mindsetAdaptable to agile ways of working

Desirable skills and experience

Experience working with Sage X3 or similar ERP systemsA degree or diploma in computer science or related technical fieldAt least five years’ professional experience in a database engineering role

What you’ll get from us

Hybrid working (we get together at least twice each week in our brand-new offices)Daily catered lunchAccess to a new recreation centre, gym, swimming pool (heated), and studios at BabylonstorenA night’s stay, dinner, and breakfast at Babylonstoren for you and your partnerYour choice of equipmentTraining budget for whatever you need to do your job more effectivelyFlexible working hours (core hours 10 am - 4pm)Anonymous mental health support; if you need it, we want to help youQuarterly socials and team buildingInternational travel and/or visa sponsorship for the UK after two yearsSignificant discounts at Babylonstoren, The Newt in Somerset, and other estates worldwide (e.g. 50% off hotel stay, 30% off spa, wine, products, and everything else)

How to apply

Please email your CV and any other supporting information to [email protected].


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