Data Engineer – 24-Month Contract | Pretoria (Hybrid)
Are you passionate about turning raw data into actionable insights? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation meets impact? We’re looking for a Data Engineer to join our client in the financial space on a 24-month hybrid contract in Pretoria.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Design, build, and optimize high-volume data pipelines, ETL/ELT workflows, and T-SQL procedures for scoring, analytics, and machine learning.
- Engineer feature stores and data warehouses, ensuring robust, reusable, and well-documented data structures.
- Perform data cleansing, transformation, and validation, guaranteeing accurate, reliable datasets for reporting and BI dashboards.
- Implement and maintain data governance, compliance, and QA frameworks, keeping data traceable, secure, and audit-ready.
- Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and stakeholders to translate business needs into scalable, production-ready data solutions.
- Optimize production pipelines for performance, reliability, and monitoring, leveraging your expertise in indexing, tuning, and workflow orchestration.
RequirementsWhat We’re Looking For:
- Tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics, or Statistics, or Matric with 6–8 years of relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with SQL Server (T-SQL, stored procedures, performance tuning) and ETL tools (SSIS, Azure Data Factory, Airflow).
- Proven experience in data warehouses, feature stores, and production data solutions (batch and near real-time).
- Knowledge of data governance, QA frameworks, and regulatory compliance.
- Familiarity with Power BI, cloud platforms (Azure preferred), and version control (Git).
- Strong collaboration and communication skills with an ability to translate complex requirements into practical solutions.
Why You’ll Love This Role:
- Be at the forefront of enterprise-level data engineering projects.
- Contribute to impactful, high-visibility tax analytics and scoring initiatives.
- Work in a hybrid environment, combining flexibility and in-person collaboration.
- Gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional teams.
Turn data into actionable insights and make a real impact. Apply now!
Desired Skills:
- Azure
- Power Bi
- SQL
- ETL
- Governance
Desired Qualification Level:
- Degree
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