Data Engineer in Pretoria
About the role:
We are searching high and low for our next Data Engineer to join our world-class team.
What will you be doing?
- You will be helping to build data-centric solutions for a Client's customers, applying engineering discipline to ensure high quality. Responsible for building data pipelines to bring together information from different source systems - to integrate, consolidate, cleanse and structure data.
- This isn’t a backroom role, and you can expect to spend time discussing design approaches and requirements with your colleagues and customers in addition to being engaged in development activities.
Experience:
- 5–10 years of experience
- Experience with varied types of data: tabular, graph, time-series, geospatial, image, etc.
- Practical knowledge of Different types of databases – relational; document; graph; columnar; key-value
- Different types of database – relational; document; graph; columnar; key-value
- Large-scale data processing platforms, typically based on Hadoop / Spark
- Business intelligence/analytics products or frameworks
- Data visualisation frameworks
- Knowledge of Data processing capabilities in Azure; AWS and GCP (2 out of three)
- Knowledge of data integration technologies
- Knowledge of distributed computing and information security
- Ability to write good quality code in a JVM language like Java or Scala, incorporating disciplines such as Test Driven Development and structured version control; familiarity with Python is a bonus
Data Engineer in Pretoria
Pretoria is the administrative capital of South Africa and is known for its beautiful Jacaranda trees that line the city streets. The city is home to several universities, including the University of Pretoria, which is ranked as one of the top universities in the country. Pretoria is also a hub for technology and innovation, with a growing number of startups and established tech companies based in the city. The city has a vibrant and diverse culture, with many museums, galleries, and cultural events taking place throughout the year. In recent years, Pretoria has emerged as a hotspot for software development, with a number of software companies and startups opening up in the city. The city is home to a skilled and talented pool of software developers who are trained in a wide range of programming languages and tools. These developers work on a variety of projects, including web and mobile applications, software systems, and cloud-based solutions. As a result, there are many software developer jobs available in Pretoria, with companies offering competitive salaries and benefits packages to attract and retain the best talent. With its vibrant tech scene and growing software industry, Pretoria is an exciting place for software developers to build their careers.
