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Intermediate Data Engineer

Intermediate Data Engineer

NTT DATA, Inc.WorkFromHome, Gauteng, South Africa
2 days ago
Job description

Make an Impact with NTT DATA

Join a company that is pushing the boundaries of what is possible. We are renowned for our technical excellence and leading innovations, and for making a difference to our clients and society. Our workplace embraces diversity and inclusion – it’s a place where you can grow, belong and thrive.

Your Day at NTT DATA

As an Intermediate Data Engineer, you will design, develop, and maintain robust data solutions on the Microsoft Azure Data Platform. You’ll work with data from multiple business domains, enabling advanced analytics and reporting capabilities across the organisation. This role involves hands‑on development with cloud data technologies, collaboration across data teams, and ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance of data assets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Data Pipeline Design and Development

Design and implement scalable ETL / ELT pipelines using Azure Data Factory and Synapse Pipelines.

  • Ingest structured and unstructured data from various sources to on‑premises databases, APIs, Azure Event Hubs, and external systems.
  • Transform and load data into target layers such as Azure Data Lake and Azure Synapse Analytics following the medallion architecture (Bronze, Silver, Gold layers).
  • Automate and schedule workflows using ADF triggers, DataOps best practices, and Azure DevOps CI / CD pipelines.
  • Data Modeling and Architecture
  • Develop optimized data models and schema designs for reporting and analytics.

  • Implement Delta Lake and Parquet‑based storage for scalable data processing.
  • Support the implementation of Data Lake architecture, integrating ADF and Synapse for unified analytics.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers and architects to refine data platform standards and blueprints.
  • Data Quality, Governance, and Security
  • Build and maintain data validation and data profiling routines using PySpark, Databricks, or Azure Data Factory.

  • Implement data lineage tracking and metadata management with Microsoft Purview.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy, governance, and security standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001).
  • Apply role‑based access control (RBAC) and manage credentials securely via Azure Key Vault.
  • Optimization and Performance Tuning
  • Optimise SQL and Spark jobs for better execution times and cost efficiency.

  • Tune Synapse Dedicated SQL Pools for performance, including partitioning and distribution strategies.
  • Monitor pipelines and clusters using Azure Monitor and Log Analytics.
  • Continuously improve pipeline resilience, scalability, and automation coverage.
  • Collaboration and Continuous Improvement
  • Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical designs.

  • Contribute to team‑wide code reviews, documentation, and knowledge‑sharing sessions.
  • Participate in Agile / Scrum ceremonies and provide input for sprint planning and technical estimation.
  • Technical Skills and Tools

  • Languages – Python, SQL, PySpark
  • Azure Services – Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, Data Lake Gen2, Event Hubs, Key Vault, Purview
  • Data Tools – Delta Lake, Power BI, dbt, Azure Monitor
  • Version Control / CI‑CD – Git, Azure DevOps
  • Data Formats – Parquet, JSON, CSV, Delta
  • Concepts – DataOps, Lakehouse Architecture, Data Governance, Data Quality Management
  • Academic Qualifications and Certifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in computer science, software engineering, information technology, or a related field.
  • Relevant certifications preferred such as SAP, Microsoft Azure, etc.
  • Certified Data Engineer, Certified Professional certifications preferred.
  • Performance Expectations

  • Deliver production‑ready data pipelines with strong documentation and minimal defects.
  • Proactively monitor and enhance data workflows to improve efficiency and reduce operational costs.
  • Demonstrate ownership of assigned data domains and work effectively within cross‑functional teams.
  • Uphold NTT DATA’s standards for security, compliance, and data excellence.
  • Workplace type : Hybrid Working

    About NTT DATA

    NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise‑scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 50 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start‑up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment. We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category. Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us.

    Third Parties Fraudulently Posing as NTT DATA Recruiters

    NTT DATA recruiters will never ask job seekers or candidates for payment or banking information during the recruitment process, for any reason. Please remain vigilant of third parties who may attempt to impersonate NTT DATA recruiters – whether in writing or by phone – in order to deceptively obtain personal data or money from you. All email communications from an @nttdata.com email address. If you suspect any fraudulent activity, contact us.

    Seniority level : Entry level

    Employment type : Full‑time

    Job function : Information Technology

    Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

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