Overview
Air Chefs Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Data Engineer role at Air Chefs. Design and build scalable, consistent data solutions across the business. Focus on developing and maintaining robust data pipelines, supporting data warehousing, and delivering clean, structured datasets for reporting, analytics, and integration with AI-driven systems. Collaborative development team environment with opportunity to own impactful projects and advance a career in data engineering.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the subject matter expert for data engineering and analytics.
- Translate reporting and AI integration requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Build and maintain data warehouses, ensuring data is cleansed, normalised, and structured.
- Write efficient, well-documented code in T-SQL, KQL, and Python for transformations and orchestration.
- Enable data access for machine learning, LLMs, and intelligent systems.
- Support reporting and dashboarding via Power BI, including data modelling and DAX.
- Conduct design reviews, testing, and functional validation of data solutions.
- Ensure data platforms are reliable, secure, and compliant.
- Manage development tasks and backlog within Azure DevOps, reporting weekly on progress.
- Contribute to customer-facing projects when required.
Required Skills & Experience
3+ years experience as a Data Engineer or in a related role.Strong knowledge of Azure-based data services (Fabric, Data Factory, Data Lakes, Power BI).Proficiency in T-SQL, KQL, and Python for data processing.Hands-on experience with Databricks, Delta Lake, or Apache Spark.Solid understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, and ETL / ELT processes.Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.Desired Skills
Experience preparing data for AI / ML applications, including chatbots or LLMs.Knowledge of data governance, lineage, and cataloguing (Purview, OneLake).Exposure to web application development (SPAs) and frameworks like React.js.Experience with C# (.NET 6+) and Azure application hosting.Understanding of Git and secure development practices, including DevSecOps.Senior / Employment Details
Seniority level : Mid-Senior levelEmployment type : Full-timeJob function : Information TechnologyIndustries : Airlines and AviationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Air Chefs by 2x. Get notified about new Data Engineer jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
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