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Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

Senior Data Engineer (Remote)

CircanaWorkFromHome, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
22 days ago
Job type
  • Remote
Job description

Overview

At Circana, we value continuous learning, feedback, and flexibility. We are a global company committed to inclusivity and belonging, celebrating diverse backgrounds and viewpoints. Circana is certified by Great Place To Work.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join a growing global team. You will design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure on the Azure cloud platform, leveraging PySpark, Apache Spark, and Apache Airflow to process and orchestrate large-scale data workloads with a focus on data quality, efficiency, and scalability.

Responsibilities

  • ETL / ELT Pipeline Development : design, develop, and optimize scalable ETL / ELT pipelines using Python, PySpark, and Apache Airflow; implement batch and real-time data processing with Apache Spark; ensure data quality, governance, and security throughout the data lifecycle.
  • Cloud Data Engineering : manage and optimize Azure-based data processing infrastructure for cost-effectiveness; implement and maintain CI / CD pipelines for data workflows to ensure reliable deployments.
  • Big Data & Analytics : develop and optimize large-scale data processing pipelines with Apache Spark and PySpark; apply data partitioning, caching, and performance tuning; work with structured and unstructured data to support analytics and machine learning initiatives.
  • Workflow Orchestration (Airflow) : design and maintain DAGs to automate complex data workflows; monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize job execution and dependencies.
  • Team Leadership & Collaboration : provide technical guidance and mentorship to a team of data engineers in India; foster best practices for coding standards, version control, and documentation.

Requirements

  • Client-facing role; strong communication and collaboration skills are vital.
  • Proven data engineering experience with hands-on expertise in Azure Data Services, PySpark, Apache Spark, and Apache Airflow.
  • Strong Python and SQL programming skills with the ability to write efficient, maintainable code.
  • Deep understanding of Spark internals (RDDs, DataFrames, DAG execution, partitioning, performance optimization).
  • Experience designing and managing Airflow DAGs, scheduling, and dependency management.
  • Knowledge of CI / CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and DevOps principles applied to data workflows.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and a track record of optimizing large-scale data processing tasks.
  • Experience leading teams and working in Agile / Scrum environments.
  • Experience collaborating with global remote teams.
  • Desirable

  • Experience with data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
  • Familiarity with data visualization tools and techniques.
  • Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and frameworks.
  • Circana Behaviours

  • Stay Curious
  • Seek Clarity
  • Own the Outcome
  • Center on the Client
  • Be a Challenger
  • Champion Inclusivity
  • Commit to each other
  • Location

    Bracknell

    Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level

    Employment type

    Full-time

    Job function

    Information Technology

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