Architect advanced data pipelines and AI-powered solutions for enterprise-scale automotive systems!
Lead the design and deployment of sophisticated data ingestion frameworks using Python Apache Spark Kafka and AWS cloud services to power cutting-edge machine learning models!
Your expert-level data engineering mastery will drive digital vehicle file systems and enterprise data assets combining AI / ML frameworks with robust cloud architecture to deliver transformational solutions across global platforms!
Expert data engineering with Python ETL Kafka Apache Spark and AWS
Hybrid and remote working flexibility with 1960 flexible annual hours
AI / ML leadership with LLM-based applications and advanced data visualization
POSITION : Contract : 01 January 2026 31 December 2028
EXPERIENCE : 6-8 years related experence
COMMENCEMENT : 01 January 2026
LOCATION : Hybrid : Midrand / Menlyn / Rosslyn / Home Office rotation
TEAM : Creation and Provisioning of vehicle related Enterprise wide spanning DGOs and Data Assets including data protection and other compliance and security aspects. Data ingests for the Enterprise D&A Use Cases (TOP20). Data Provisioning for operational processes at DVF (digital vehicle file).
Qualifications / Experience
Minimum mandatory qualifications :
- Relevant IT / Business / Engineering Degree
- Candidates with one or more of the certifications are preferred.
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
- AWS Certified SysOps Associate
- AWS Certified Developer Associate AWS
- Certified Architect Associate
- AWS Certified Architect Professional
- Hashicorp Certified Terraform Associate
Advantageous experience :
Proven track record of successful complex data engineering projectsLeadership experience in data engineering teamsAWS certificationsEssential Skills Requirements
Data Engineering Core :
Strong data engineering skills including Python coding and data ingestion (ETL Kafka Apache Spark)Familiarity with AI / ML frameworks (e.g. Langchain Langgraph GAIA) and their integration into solutionsProven ability to translate business requirements into well-defined technical specificationsExperience in defining acceptance criteria and managing scope for technical deliverablesCloud & Development :
Hands-on experience with AWS services (API Gateway Lambda DynamoDB S3 SQS)Proficiency in frontend development (HTML CSS JavaScript / TypeScript Angular / React)Knowledge of unit testing frameworks (Jest pytest)Familiarity with Git and GitHub Actions for version control and CI / CDUnderstanding of UI / UX principles and RESTful APIs / GraphQLCommunication :
Excellent communication skills to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and bridge gaps between teamsAdditional :
Adaptability to perform additional tasks under the Agile Working Model (AWM) CharterSupervision : Completely independent worker that will only escalate tasks that are complex and outside of their span of control. Expected to lead and mentor team members across various experience levels
Problem solving : Design and architect solutions for complex cross-system challenges. Drive innovation and technical excellence through advanced problem-solving approaches
Communication : Influence (Effect change without direct exercise of command where persuasion is required and reaching buy-in might be difficult). Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent organizational and presentation skills. Willingness to engage with international customers and navigate potential language barriers
Delivery : Define strategic technical direction and operational plans. Lead complex initiatives that may span multiple teams and systems. Expected to provide expert guidance and technical leadership
Knowledge : Expert authority - Deep mastery of data engineering discipline with ability to drive innovation and establish best practices across the organization
Soft Skills :
Ability to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent qualitySelf-starter with strong leadership capabilitiesExcellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / usersStrong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementationAdvanced problem solving capabilityAbove board work ethics - this is of utmost importanceFlexibility to take up different tasks in the projectAbility to lead and mentor team membersStrong presentation skillsWilling and able to travel internationallyAdvantageous Skills Requirements
Strong interest in Artificial Intelligence and specifically LLM-based applicationsProblem solving capabilitiesDriven and willing to learn new technologies in order to be able to solve different problemsFlexibility to take up different tasks in the projectAbility to work as part of a team and lead technical initiativesAbility to work interdependently and to submit deliverables on time and with excellent qualityAbility to work within a multi-national organisational structure and to work with colleagues from all over the worldExcellent interpersonal and organisational skills with the ability to communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing) with both technical and non-technical colleagues / usersStrong ability to understand and interpret business needs and requirements with an aptitude to move concepts through to proposal and successful implementationStrong presentation skillsAbove-board work ethicsWilling and able to travel internationallyRole Requirements
Requirements & Collaboration :
Work with stakeholders to gather and translate requirements into actionable technical tasksDefine project scope and align business and technical teamsFacilitate collaboration between business engineering teams and EDE teamEnsure deliverables meet quality standards and project goalsTake ownership and deliver impactful meaningful solutionsData Engineering & AI Solutions :
Design data pipelines propose AI solutions and support development cyclesDevelop and maintain high-quality efficient software / Custom solutionsPreparing and performing data analysisIntroducing data and machine learning modelsImplementing data and machine learning methodsProcessing use cases to answer business-relevant questionsTransferring data and machine learning models to the appropriate infrastructuresCloud Development & Operations :
Build deploy and scale cloud applications using AWS with a focus on performance and securityDocument system designs APIs and key technical detailsResolve operational issues and support new use case onboardingData Ecosystem & Innovation :
Developing data visualizationEvaluating and continuously updating the technological market developmentDeveloping and updating reusable technological solution blocks (building blocks) as well as integrating them into existing data infrastructuresDeriving and advising on technology-specific qualification requirementsUsing programming languages and data visualization tools to prepare data extract knowledge from the data (data analytics) and automate decisions (AI)Supporting with the identification of data-driven use cases and incorporate them in the value creation processCollecting and processing adequate data (quality and quantity) for further use in the Group data ecosystemComplying with Group standardsNB :
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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1