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POSITION INFO :

Are you a seasoned data professional who thrives in modernising data operations and enabling data-driven decision-making? A well-established organisation is looking for a

Senior Data Operations Engineer

Recruiter : WatersEdge Solutions

Job Ref : Date posted :

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Location :

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY : POSITION INFO :

Are you a seasoned data professional who thrives in modernising data operations and enabling data-driven decision-making? A well-established organisation is looking for a Senior Data Operations Engineer to take the lead on transforming legacy systems and streamlining SQL-based data processes in a mission-critical environment.

This role is ideal for a candidate who combines strong technical expertise with a passion for automation, process improvement, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Modernise and automate legacy SQL processes and data workflows to enhance scalability, maintainability, and performance
• Own and optimise SQL routines, stored procedures, and extract logic for both operational efficiency and business reporting
• Serve as the primary Data Custodian for key business domains, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and secure access
• Improve internal and external data extract processes to support business operations and partner requirements
• Drive integration improvements between source systems and the data warehouse, with a focus on quality and long-term maintainability
• Support the evolution of the organisation’s data warehouse architecture, including adoption of Microsoft Fabric and star schema design principles
• Identify inefficiencies and implement technical controls, process automation, and documentation for risk reduction
• Act as the escalation point for complex production data and SQL issues
• Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business teams to resolve data quality issues at the source
• Lead documentation and knowledge-sharing efforts to enable business continuity and team scalability

Required Skills & Experience

Career Growth Opportunities

This is a fantastic opportunity to drive impactful data transformation initiatives in a company with deep sector experience and ambitious digital goals. You’ll have the chance to shape core data infrastructure, influence best practices, and grow into a strategic leadership role.

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