Senior Data Engineer - Onsite - JHB or CPT - Contract

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  • South Africa
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 32 mins ago
Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg or Cape town (onsite) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth and attractive rates.We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and Matillion to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and modern data architecture.Responsibilities:
  • Data Management and API integration.
  • Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Matillion and Snowflake.
  • Optimize Snowflake data warehouse performance and manage data models.
  • Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
  • Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices are implemented.
  • Automate data validation, reconciliation, and monitoring processes.
  • Document data architecture, pipelines, and integration processes.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and code reviews.
Experience:
  • Matric and a tertiary qualification
  • 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Matillion ETL and Snowflake.
  • Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala).
  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and ELT best practices.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
  • Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SoX).

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