Xperts: Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering)

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF
In-Office
Senior level
Software • Consulting
The Role
Lead design and delivery of large-scale data migration and transformation solutions. Build scalable batch and streaming ETL pipelines, implement validation/lineage/testing, ensure observability and performance, mentor engineers, and collaborate with stakeholders on distributed, cloud-based data architectures.
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Role:                                   Senior Java Engineer (Data Engineering)Location:                            Cape Town, Western Cape (Hybrid)Engagement:                      Permanent / Full TimeRole Overview

Senior Data Engineer required to deliver large-scale data migration and transformation solutions across enterprise platforms.

Blend of hands-on engineering and technical leadership, working on distributed systems at scale.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver data migration and transformation solutions
  • Build scalable batch and streaming pipelines
  • Implement data validation, lineage, and testing frameworks
  • Ensure monitoring, observability, and performance
  • Lead technical design and support delivery
  • Mentor engineers and drive best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Required Experience
  • 8+ years in data or software engineering
  • Strong Java expertise (Scala/Python beneficial)
  • Experience building large-scale ETL/data pipelines
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with Kubernetes / containerised environments
  • Solid understanding of data architecture, security, compliance
Desirable
  • Apache Spark / PySpark
  • Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, MapReduce)
  • Streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
  • Modern data formats (Parquet, Avro, Iceberg)
  • Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
Key Skills

Java | Data Engineering | ETL Pipelines | Spark | Distributed Systems | Cloud | Kubernetes | Data Migration

About InspiredXpert

InspiredXpert is a specialist IT Talent Solutions company providing high-quality contract or perm talent across software development, cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and data-driven roles. We connect skilled professionals with innovative companies, offering exciting opportunities to work on impactful projects across the globe.

Skills Required

  • 8+ years in data or software engineering
  • Strong Java expertise
  • Experience building large-scale ETL/data pipelines
  • Knowledge of distributed systems and cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure)
  • Experience with Kubernetes / containerised environments
  • Solid understanding of data architecture, security, compliance
  • Scala and Python (beneficial)
  • Apache Spark / PySpark
  • Hadoop ecosystem (HDFS, MapReduce)
  • Streaming platforms (Kafka, Kinesis)
  • Modern data formats (Parquet, Avro, Iceberg)
  • Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana)
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The Company
London
238 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Inspired Testing is a pure-play software testing company that has a dedicated focus on software testing solutions for clients globally. We are driven to solve complex problems with adaptable solutions and collectively tap into shared experiences, creative skills, and world-class expertise. The demand for advanced technologies is accelerating rapidly. Pushing more and more companies to embark on their digital transformation journeys and increasing the need for software testing in quality software engineering. Inspired Testing is an international team of industry specialists united by a single purpose - To Make Way for Potential. Our best-in-class software engineers lead the way in delivering technically relevant, scalable, and fit-for-purpose software testing solutions that give you the confidence to forge ahead. Inspired Testing is the partner of choice for businesses looking to harness digital disruption for sustainable success.

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