SQL Data Engineer (Contractor) (Centurion)

• Expert-level SQL Backend development (not application development).
• Elicit and document business requirements directly from data clients.
• Deliver innovative solutions aligned with business needs and strategies.
• Develop and maintain ETL/ELT data pipelines using SSIS and AWS Glue for large-scale data ingestion and transformation.
• Implement database solutions with partitioning, indexing, and stored procedures to improve query execution times.
• Automate deployment pipelines using GitLab CI/CD to streamline development and operational workflows.
• Implement data governance frameworks, access controls, and compliance protocols to meet financial industry regulations.

• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Deliver consistent, high-quality service while managing expectations.
• Promote a feedback-driven and service-oriented culture.

• Contribute to a positive and energizing workplace culture.
• Align individual performance with team and organizational goals.
• Encourage and embrace innovation, agility, and collaboration.
• Take ownership of personal development through effective performance planning and feedback.

• Relevant tertiary qualification (e.g., BSc IT or similar).

• Minimum 5 years of hands-on SQL development experience. (Experience in warehouse, data lake, or data vault development using SSIS and SQL Transact will be considered here not just fluency in SQL for 10 years).
• 5 Years+ of Python for data processing, automation, and ETL/ELT pipeline development.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL Transact, SQL Server, SSIS, and SSRS, including performance tuning and query optimization.
• Experience in data warehouse, data lake, or data vault development using SSIS and SQL Transact.
• Strong knowledge of AWS services related to data management.
• Proficiency in GitLab for version control, CI/CD automation, and deployment pipelines.
• Experience with Python libraries such as Pandas, NumPy, PySpark, and SQLAlchemy for data manipulation and integration.
• Knowledge of Visual Studio, MDS, and Power BI.
• Experience in ETL/ELT pipeline development, data integration strategies, and best practices in Data Engineering.
• Database Administration (DBA) experience, including index management, query optimization, and performance tuning.
• Working experience in an Agile environment (Scrum, Kanban) with sprint planning and backlog grooming.
• Proficiency in implementing DevOps practices for automated deployments, monitoring, and alerting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on Backend SQL development.

• At least 5 years experience in Financial Services (preferred)
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance, data governance, and financial data structures.

• Strong ability to gather and document requirements directly from stakeholders.
• Exceptional collaboration and relationship-building skills.
• Agility in problem-solving and adapting to changing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a focus on backend SQL development.
• Can work independently and in teams to deliver robust data solutions.
• Able to translate a documented specification into a robust implemented solution.

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