Data Engineer (SAS to Databricks) – Johannesburg – R800k to R1mil per annum

Join a leading finance and insurance company thats modernizing its data landscape. Were seeking a skilled Data Engineer to help us transition from legacy SAS environments to a scalable, cloud-native platform powered by Databricks .

Responsibilities :

• Migrate and modernize legacy SAS data pipelines to scalable, cloud-based solutions in Databricks
• Design and implement ETL workflows using PySpark, Delta Lake, and Azure / AWS
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to ensure smooth data delivery
• Optimize data performance and drive automation in our data infrastructure
• Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, finance, and analytics teams to deliver trusted data solutions
• Apply best practices in data modeling, quality, and governance aligned with financial regulatory standards
• Support the buildout of a Data Lakehouse on AWS, leveraging Delta Lake and Unity Catalogue

Experience and Qualifications :

The Reference Number for this position is NG60438 which is a Permanent Hybrid position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company of R800k R1mil per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at