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Data Engineer Contractor

Itonga ResourcingWorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Data Engineer Opportunity | Contract / Hybrid | Johannesburg

We're looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join a dynamic digital services team working on innovative data-driven solutions across cloud, analytics, and software environments. If you're passionate about building scalable, high-performance data systems this is the role for you.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Develop and maintain robust data pipelines to ensure smooth data flow from multiple sources to data warehouses.
  • Write efficient, maintainable code and SQL.
  • Implement and optimize ETL / ELT processes to ensure accurate and reliable data ingestion, transformation, and loading.
  • Design and maintain data APIs for seamless integration across systems.
  • Manage and optimize relational databases for performance and reliability.
  • Work with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark.
  • Design and implement data models to support analytics, reporting, and machine learning use cases.
  • Apply best practices in production systems management for reliability and scalability.
  • Continuously improve query performance and ensure efficient data access.

What We're Looking For

  • Programming : Python & SQL
  • Cloud Platforms : AWS or Microsoft Azure
  • Big Data : Hadoop, Spark
  • Version Control : Bitbucket, GitHub, or CodeCommit
  • Deployment Tools : Bamboo, Octopus Deploy, CodeBuild, or CodeDeploy
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, data modeling, and pipeline orchestration
  • Ideal Candidate

  • Minimum 4–6 years' experience as a Data Engineer or similar role.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with both on-premise and cloud environments.
  • Passion for clean, efficient code and scalable data solutions.
  • Collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in agile, fast-paced teams.
  • Location : Johannesburg (Hybrid) | Type : Contract (with potential extension or permanent opportunity)

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