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Data Engineer

Data Engineer

Network RecruitmentCape Town, South Africa
7 days ago
Job description

Are you a sharp, self-driven Data Engineer ready to build scalable pipelines and transform raw data into real-world impact? Join a fast-moving team where your expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) will fuel smarter decisions and innovative solutions across the organization.

Join a fast-growing fintech reshaping access to personal credit across Africa. Operating in Zambia, Kenya, Uganda, and South Africa, this company uses cutting-edge tech and data to deliver fast, simple loansand empower thousands of clients.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Design and build scalable data pipelines and architecture using GCP technologies such as Dataflow, BigQuery, Pub / Sub, and Cloud Storage.
  • Develop and manage ETL processes to transform diverse data sources into clean, structured formats for analysis and reporting.
  • Partner with Data Scientists and Analysts to understand their needs and deliver solutions that enable insights and decision-making.
  • Create and maintain documentation for data pipelines, architecture, and data models to ensure clarity and consistency.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve data-related issues quickly to minimise disruption.
  • Continuously optimise data pipelines for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.
  • Automate workflows and processes through scripts and tools that streamline operations.
  • Safeguard data quality and integrity across all sources, pipelines, and platforms.
  • Stay ahead of the curve by keeping up with new GCP tools, best practices, and data engineering trends.

Job Experience and Skills Required :

  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role.
  • Strong programming skills in BigQuery, Python, SQL, and GCP.
  • Proven expertise in ETL development and data modeling.
  • Familiarity with data lakehouse concepts and techniques.
  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking skills.
  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Experience with Google Cloud Platform (GCP) technologiesespecially BigQuery, with additional exposure to Dataflow, Pub / Sub, and Cloud Storageconsidered highly beneficial.
  • Background in financial services would be an added advantage.
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