iKhokha is a place where chance takers become change makers.
At iKhokha, we’re made to make it. As you'd expect, our pace is fast-moving and ever-changing. We like it that way. As one of the fastest growing Fintech's in Africa we've built a team of global change-makers who want to make an impact. If you believe that you are made to make it, be a chance-taker and help us empower small businesses in South Africa.
Job DescriptionThe iKTribe is on the hunt for a passionate Data Engineer who loves solving complex challenges, building smart solutions and turning data into real business impact.
If Python, SQL, AWS and innovation are your thing, come help us shape the future of fintech!
So, what will you do?
- You’ll enable data-driven decision-making by building and maintaining the infrastructure and tools needed to collect, organise, process and store large volumes of data.
- You’ll collaborate with Data Scientists, Data Analysts and key stakeholders to understand their data needs and turn them into effective, scalable solutions. While using your strong technical expertise and passion for all things data.
In addition to the above, you will:
- Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines, ensuring efficient and reliable data processing, transformation, and storage.
- Integrate data from various sources, both internal and external, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Optimise data infrastructure and pipelines for scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand their data requirements and assist in the design and implementation of data models and structures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define data requirements, develop data solutions, and support data-driven decision-making.
- Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in data engineering and recommend innovative solutions to enhance our data infrastructure and processes.
- Document and maintain technical specifications, system configurations, and data flow diagrams.
- Implement and monitor data governance and security measures to ensure data privacy and compliance with relevant regulations.
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to data processing, pipeline performance, and data quality.
- BSc Computer Science / BCom / IT related Degree.
- Relevant certification(s) in Data Engineering or a related field.
Deal Breakers:
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a Data Engineering role with the following:
- Experience working directly with Data teams (Including Data Analysts, Data Scientists and Product Managers).
- A good exposure to various business functions as well as excellent understanding of Database’s, ETL, Python and SQL.
- Solid experience working in AWS cloud, data modelling (Kimball), ETL, Data integration and API’s as well as good experience in developing in Python.
- Has worked previously in a data warehouse environment as well as knowledge of the Data Engineering landscape.
- Good Quality Assurance experience in testing Specifications and Data Integrity.
- Good understanding of the data engineering and analytics landscape, how SLDC works in a Data driven environment as well as how various functional areas within a business work: Sales, Marketing, Finance, HR, Logistics, Operations and Product.
In addition to the above, the experience in the following technologies, domains and best practices will make you a frontrunner for the role:
- Experience in infrastructure as Code (IaC) would be advantageous and specifically Pulumi.
- Previous industry experience in financial services and / or Data Engineering | analytics environment would be an advantage.
- Some Understanding and exposure to Data management principles such as general Knowledge of the DMBOK framework would be advantageous.
- A good understanding of how card transactions and the online payment industry works as well as data and product management domain.
- Data Quality and Governance must be at the top of the agenda as well as attention to detail and quality.
- Knowledge of Agile Scrum development principles and methodologies. (Scrum | Kanban).
- Participation and active engagement in the defined internal processes. (SDLC).
Perks of joining the Tribe?
- Work in a high-growth company with tangible results you're accountable for.
- Enjoy hybrid, remote, and in-office work models.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits, including reduced Gap cover rates. Medical Aid and Group Risk scheme contributions.
- Visionary leadership.
- Seize the opportunity for study leave.
- Access to on-demand learning at your fingertips.
- Experience a friendly, collaborative culture with a team of all-round-lekker humans (it’s true, we surveyed our Employees and they told us so).
- If you find yourself at HQ, coffee on tap and a selection of hot beverages provided by our very own onsite Barista.
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Skills Required
- BSc Computer Science, BCom, IT-related degree, or equivalent related degree
- Relevant certification in Data Engineering or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience in a Data Engineering role
- Experience working with Data Analysts, Data Scientists, and Product Managers
- Understanding of databases, ETL, Python, and SQL
- Experience with AWS cloud, Kimball data modeling, ETL, data integration, APIs, and Python development
- Experience in a data warehouse environment
- Quality assurance experience testing specifications and data integrity
- Understanding of data engineering, analytics, and SDLC practices in data-driven environments
- Infrastructure as Code experience, specifically Pulumi
- Financial services or data engineering and analytics industry experience
- Knowledge of data management principles and the DMBOK framework
- Understanding of card transactions and the online payment industry
- Knowledge of Agile Scrum methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban
What We Do
iKhokha is a co-founder led financial technology company that believes every South African entrepreneur should be given the opportunity to compete in the digital economy – because when small businesses grow, Mzansi thrives.All our digital payment solutions are built in-house at our HQ in Umhlanga where we manage the entire product life cycle from research to design, development, user testing, rollout, and product evolution.From Tap & Go enabled card machines to point-of-sale systems, top-tier ecommerce products (such as iK Pay Gateway) and, of course, the iKhokha app, we pride ourselves on building highly competitive products at affordable prices to give businesses the payment tools they need to succeed, both in-person and online.Whether through our speed point machines or our ecommerce payment solutions, our merchants enjoy the lowest transaction rates in South Africa. And to reward them for trading with us, these rates keep getting lower the more they sell!Our merchants can also access working capital after just three months of trade using our iK Cash Advance product and can increase their basket size by selling prepaid products with iK Prepaid on the iKhokha app.At our core, we’re here to help entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes start, run, and grow. We use tech to create meaningful experiences that uplift our communities, add value, and make running a business less of a dream and more of a reality.
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