Data Engineer

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Data Engineer to join their growing team, contributing to projects based in Nelspruit . This role is essential for designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines and infrastructure that enable data-driven insights. You will work closely with data scientists and analysts to ensure the availability, reliability, and efficiency of our data systems. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to enhance data accessibility and performance in a collaborative, hybrid work setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and pipelines.
• Develop processes and tools to monitor data quality, ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT processes for efficient data ingestion and transformation.
• Work with cloud-based data warehousing solutions and big data technologies.
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand their data needs and provide solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
• 3+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database technologies (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, Snowflake).
• Experience with big data technologies like Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their data services.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and bonus structure.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangements, balancing remote and office time in Nelspruit .
• Support for professional development and continuous learning.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment.