Data Engineer – Cape Town needed at Creative CFO
Job title : Data Engineer – Cape Town
Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town
Deadline : April 28, 2024
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The position:
As a Data Engineer at Creative CFO, you will be at the forefront of architecting, building, and maintaining our data infrastructure, supporting data-driven decision-making processes.
We are dedicated to optimising data flow and collection to enhance our financial clarity services for high-growth businesses. Join our dynamic and rapidly expanding team, committed to building a world where more SMEs thrive.
To be successful in the role you will need to:
Build and optimise data systems:
- Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems.
- Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry practices.
- Build high-performance algorithms, prototypes, predictive models, and proof of concepts.
Expertly process data:
- Develop batch processing and real-time data streaming capabilities.
- Read, extract, transform, stage, and load data to selected tools and frameworks as required.
Build data Integrations
- Work closely with data analysts, data scientists, and other stakeholders to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
- Collaborate with data analytics and BI teams to improve data models that feed business intelligence tools, increasing data accessibility and fostering data-driven decision-making across the organisation.
Be versatile with technology
- Exhibit proficiency in ETL tools such as Apache NiFi or Talend and a deep understanding of SQL and NoSQL databases, including Postgres and Cassandra.
Demonstrate expertise in at least one cloud services platform like Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform/Engine, or AWS.
Focus on quality assurance
- Implement systems for monitoring data quality, ensuring production data is always accurate and available for key stakeholders and business processes that depend on it.
Have a growth mindset
- Stay informed of the latest developments in data engineering, and adopt best practices to continuously improve the robustness and performance of data processing and storage systems.
Key skills & qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, or Engineering.
- Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in a Data Engineering role, with a proven track record of successful data infrastructure projects.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools and languages such as SQL, R, and Python.
- Strong knowledge of data modeling, data access, and data storage techniques.
- Proficiency in at least one of Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform/Engine, or AWS Lambda environments.
- Familiarity with data visualisation tools such as PowerBI, Pyramid, and Google Looker Studio.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication skills to convey technical findings to non-technical stakeholders.
- Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies
Relevant experience required:
- Previous roles might include Data Engineer, Data Systems Developer, or similar positions with a focus on building and maintaining scalable, reliable data infrastructures.
- Strong experience in API development, integration, and management. Proficient in RESTful and SOAP services, with a solid understanding of API security best practices
- Experience in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, demonstrating the ability to adapt to changing needs and technologies.
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