Data Engineer: 4IR at Mintek

Introduction

Mintek has an exciting opportunity for a data engineer to develop Mintek's data ecosystem. The engineer will work with the software team, contributing to the development of new cloud services both for internal use and for the South African and global minerals and metals industry.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Performance Indicators

• Build and maintain the data ecosystem within Mintek.
• Develop and maintain ETL pipelines and automate data workflows.
• Maintain storage systems and data catalogs.
• Execute data operations, orchestration and monitoring.
• Engage and collaborate with scientists, engineers and operators to facilitate integration with the various upstream and downstream layers.
• Ensure that projects are executed on time and within budget.
• Participate in team debates and technical decisions.
• Produce professional reports and product documentation.
• Conceptualise, design, execute, analyse and troubleshoot independently.
• Ensure that SHEQ procedures are strictly adhered to and that project work is executed with maximum overalltechnical efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for technology development and commercialisation.
• Keep up-to-date with technology and business developments relevant to the division's interests.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification

• Suitable candidates must possess at least a B.Sc Hons or 4-year B.Eng degree.
• An [URL Removed] or [URL Removed] in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, physics or a related field ispreferred.

Experience

• 2 years of vocational experience in Data Engineering or a related role following first graduation (BSc Hon/BEng).
• Familiarity with cloud environments, e.g. Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with Git.
• SQL, Python, project management software (e.g. Microsoft Project, Trello, Microsoft Planner, etc.).
• C , C#, VB.NET or Java experience a bonus.

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