The Role
Design, document, and maintain data pipelines and products; ensure data quality and alignment with operational sources; manage database performance, security and access; support BI reporting and data lakehouse operations; deliver data migration and key projects; collaborate with IT and business stakeholders and drive continuous improvement.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Cape Town | Work Type: Hybrid | Job ID: J107203
About our client:
Our client, a reputable financial services firm listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), holds a strong belief in the transformative power of incremental progress. They are committed to empowering individuals and businesses alike, offering tailored solutions and expert guidance to help pave the way to success. With a focus on innovation and excellence, they provide secure financial futures through personalised advice and cutting-edge products. Their mission is to support diverse goals and aspirations, enriching lives across every journey.
What you will be doing:
- Design, maintain, and document data pipelines and products while ensuring data quality and alignment with operational sources.
- Oversee database performance, security, and access, while monitoring usage, archiving historical data, and identifying design improvements.
- Develop and uphold coding, naming, change control, and extraction/loading standards.
- Provide statistical and reporting support to the Business Intelligence team, support data lakehouse operations, and deliver key projects, including data migrations, on time.
- Partner with IT and business teams to manage relationships, ensure effective service delivery, and support continuous service improvement.
- Actively manage personal learning, development, and growth while contributing to complex problem-solving.
What our client is looking for:
- 3 - 5 years of experience in a similar IT role, with a strong focus on data engineering, warehousing principles, and data lifecycle management (sourcing, cleansing, transformation, and analysis).
- Advanced SQL coding is essential (MS SQL, PostgreSQL). Proficiency with database management (Postgres, SQL Server, MySQL) and ETL processes (SSIS, Glue, Lambda) is required.
- Experience with cloud software (AWS, Azure) is expected. Knowledge of PowerBI, SAP Data Services, Python/Java, Linux shell scripting, and database administration are considered advantageous.
- Candidates must demonstrate strong business acumen, analytical problem-solving abilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate stakeholder engagement.
- The role requires a candidate who is results-driven, persistent, flexible, self-aware, and maintains a collaborative, innovation-focused, and growth-oriented mindset.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers
Requirements
Data Engineering, SQL (T-SQL, PL-SQL), Azure, Python, Java, Scala, Databricks, ETL/ELT, Pipelines, Data Modelling, Cloud Services (Azure/AWS/GCP), CI/CD, Git, Analytics, Performance Tuning
Skills Required
- 3-5 years experience in a data engineering or similar IT role
- Advanced SQL coding (T-SQL, PL-SQL) and strong SQL skills
- Proficiency with database management (Postgres, SQL Server, MySQL)
- Experience with ETL processes and tools (SSIS, AWS Glue, AWS Lambda)
- Experience with cloud platforms and services (AWS, Azure)
- Experience with data modelling, ETL/ELT and building pipelines
- Familiarity with Databricks and Scala
- Knowledge of Python and/or Java
- Knowledge of PowerBI and SAP Data Services
- Experience with CI/CD practices and Git
- Linux shell scripting and basic database administration knowledge
- Strong business acumen, analytical problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
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The Company
What We Do
Parvana is an IT recruitment agency specializing in connecting top tech talent with leading companies in South Africa and the UK, focusing on software development, finance, and telecommunications.
