
Senior Data Engineer – Cape Town – HYBRID – R900 PH
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town - HYBRID - R900 PHPOSITION INFO:Hey, Data Wizard!Yes, YOU – the one who speaks fluent SQL, dreams in Python, and thinks Spark is more than just a flame. Our client is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer who’s not just good with data… but lives and breathes it.We are young and still innovating like a startup. Our mission? To use the power of data to unlock smarter financial futures for millions across Africa. Want in? Start Applying!!Your Superpowers:
- Bachelor''s or Master''s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data
- Leadership skills – team lead experience
- Experience with real-time data processing and streaming technologies
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with data security and privacy considerations
- SQL; Python
- Spark (PySpark & SQL); Hadoop
- AWS S3; AWS Lambda; AWS Redshift (Serverless, including Redshift Spectrum)
- AWS EMR; AWS Step Functions; AWS Event Bridge Rules & Pipes; AWS Glue
- AWS SQS; AWS SNS
- Architectural Leadership: Lead the design and implementation of scalable, high-performance data architectures
- Provide strategic input into the evolution of the company''s data infrastructure and technology stack
- Advanced Data Modelling: Design and implement advanced data models to meet complex business requirements. Optimize data storage and retrieval mechanisms for optimal performance
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