- Johannesburg
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT
- Reference: 25354
Vacancy Details
Employer: Datafin Recruitment
ENVIRONMENT:
A software engineering and data science consultancy based in Johannesburg, South Africa, with a global development reach, serves a diverse client base, including large enterprises and emerging startups across South Africa, the Middle East, and the United States. They are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to assist their client in the telecommunications sector. The ideal candidate should have strong experience with data warehousing concepts and best practices, along with advanced proficiency in AWS services.
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Design and implement a robust Data Warehouse solution in AWS.
- Architect ETL processes to efficiently move data between the production PostgreSQL databases and the Data Warehouse.
- Optimize data flow and data transformation processes to ensure efficient and cost-effective data transmission.
- Integrate the Data Warehouse with Sisense to enable seamless BI dashboard embedding.
- Collaborate with the BI team to refine queries and improve performance within the new Data Warehouse.
- Establish best practices for data governance, security, and monitoring within the Data Warehouse.
- Must-Have Skills:
- Strong experience with Data Warehousing concepts and best practices
- Advanced proficiency with AWS services, including but not limited to:
- Amazon Redshift
- AWS Glue
- Amazon S3
- AWS Data Pipeline or Step Functions
- Amazon RDS (PostgreSQL)
- AWS IAM for security
- Proven track record in ETL development, data transformation, and data integration
- Strong SQL and query optimization skills
- Experience working with BI tools (preferably Sisense) and embedding BI dashboards into SaaS platforms
- Deep understanding of data modeling, star schema, and data normalization/denormalization principles
- Familiarity with data governance and security best practices
- Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with the BI team and other stakeholders
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Experience in the telecommunications domain
- Familiarity with other AWS services such as: Amazon Kinesis, AWS Lambda,
- Amazon QuickSight. AWS Lake Formation
- Knowledge of Python or other scripting languages for data processing
- Familiarity with other BI tools like Tableau or Power BI
- Experience with DevOps tools like Docker, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines
- Certifications in AWS, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified
- Data Analytics – Specialty
ATTRIBUTES
- Analytical thinker with a problem-solving mindset
- Self-driven and proactive in identifying opportunities for improvement
- Team player with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
While we would really like to respond to every application, should you not be contacted for this position within 10 working days please consider your application unsuccessful.
COMMENTS:
When applying for jobs, ensure that you have the minimum job requirements. Only SA Citizens will be considered for this role. If you are not in the mentioned location of any of the jobs, please note your relocation plans in all applications for jobs and correspondence. Apply here https://www.datafin.com/job/senior-data-engineer-remote/
OR e-mail a Word copy of your CV to dani@datafin.com and mention the reference number of the job.
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About Datafin Recruitment
Datafin was established in 1999 due to the need for a specialized IT recruitment solution. We offer a personalized and flexible recruitment service, specializing in providing both client and candidate with the perfect fit. We pride ourselves on the fact that we have established relationships with industry leaders as well as access to some of the most skilled and sought after candidates in the industry. Our database of over 25 000 candidates, cutting edge internal IT systems and extensive PPC marketing has ensured that we at the top of our game and one of SA’s leading recruitment agencies.
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