Data Engineer

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Showing 19 Data Engineer jobs in Johannesburg. Johannesburg, Gauteng The Legends Agency. Posted 21 days ago.

Job Description – Data Engineer (Contractor) – Insurance Client

About Our Client

Our client is a specialist data and technology consultancy, delivering innovative solutions that empower financial services businesses to make smarter, faster decisions. With a strong focus on advanced analytics, AI integration, and cloud-first design, the team partners with leading insurers and financial institutions to drive transformation. They offer a collaborative, remote-first culture where your expertise will directly impact business outcomes.

The Role : Data Engineer (Contractor)

This contract role is key to designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, secure, and scalable data solutions for a leading insurance client. You'll work across modern data platforms and cloud environments, enabling accurate insights and supporting analytics and machine learning initiatives. The role is initially a 12-month contract, with strong potential to extend based on performance and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using Azure Databricks.
• Integrate and manage Oracle databases to ensure optimal security and performance.
• Write and optimize SQL, applying strong data modeling principles.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and scalability.
• Support machine learning and analytical initiatives in the insurance domain.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance existing data infrastructure.

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Job Description – Data Warehouse / ETL and Azure Focus

Overview

Content covers senior data engineering responsibilities for transitioning from SSIS-based ETL to a modern Azure-based data warehouse, governance, and collaboration with BI leaders. Role includes mentoring, architectural input, and governance excellence.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng The Legends Agency. Posted 17 days ago.

Job Description – Client Support Data Engineer

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Remote (South Africa) | R18,000–R25,000 per month depending on experience | 8am–5pm SAST. International software company developing Quintessence, a data toolkit used by asset management firms in SA and expanding to the UK.

The Role : Client Support Data Engineer. You will provide technical and analytical support to ensure client implementations run smoothly and meet SLA requirements, troubleshooting issues, managing data requirements, and building solutions that enhance reliability and usability.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng Visi Select. Posted today.

Job Description – AWS Data Engineer (6-Month Contract)

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Remote with SA-based client. 6-month contract. R95,000–R110,000 per month. AWS Data Engineer (Intermediate–Senior) focused on scalable data pipelines, performance, reliability, and security in cloud systems.

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Johannesburg, Gauteng A 1L Realization (Pty) Ltd. Posted 17 days ago.

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Bedfordview, Gauteng. R – R . On Point HR & Talent Solutions. Posted today.

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Sandton, Gauteng. R – R . Posted today. Access Bank Plc.

Job Mission / Objective

Oversee data integration, data warehouse, and analytics environment; mentor and lead data engineering team; drive data governance and best practices. You will design and implement robust ETL frameworks and manage data across multiple sources.

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Other postings include Data Warehouse Engineer, job IDs, locations (Bedfordview, Sandton, Johannesburg). Some entries include benefits such as medical aid, provident fund, life cover.

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