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South Africa: Senior Cloud Data Engineer – Remote posted by Recruit-It

South Africa: Senior Cloud Data Engineer – Remote posted by Recruit-It

Posted on 2025-05-07 00:00:00

Employer Recruit-It
Category Automotive Technician
Location South Africa  / South Africa

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities:
Data Engineering & Cloud Solutions
– Architect, build, and optimize scalable and cloud-agnostic data solutions using Azure, Databricks, Spark, Lakehouse, and Delta Lake tables.
– Develop, implement, and maintain big data pipelines for ingesting, processing, and storing large volumes of structured and unstructured data.
– Manage and optimize data lake and data warehouse architectures for performance, cost, and scalability.
Cloud & DevOps
– Work within Azure environments (Azure Synapse, Data Factory, ADLS, etc.) to develop and maintain cloud-based data solutions.
– Implement best DevOps practices for CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and automation.
– Utilize Azure DevOps and Git for managing code repositories, version control, and continuous integration/deployment.
– Ensure high levels of security, compliance, and data governance across data engineering processes.
Big Data Processing & Development
– Utilize Spark, Databricks, and distributed computing to process and analyse large datasets efficiently.
– Write advanced Python and T-SQL scripts for data transformations, ETL/ELT processes, and real-time data processing.
– Optimize performance for data pipelines and SQL queries for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
– Experience with Graph databases is a big advantage.
Collaboration & Leadership
– Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements and develop solutions that meet business objectives.
– Lead initiatives to enhance data engineering capabilities, introduce new technologies, and drive best practices.
– Mentor junior engineers, conduct code reviews, and contribute to building a culture of technical excellence.
– Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex data concepts into actionable insights.

Required Qualifications:
– 6+ years of extensive experience.
– Education / Degrees: Computer science degree or comparable data engineering certification in one of the cloud platforms.

Minimum required skills and experience:
– Extensive experience in cloud-based data engineering, with expertise in Azure (Azure Synapse, Azure Data Factory, ADLS, etc.).
– Strong expertise in cloud-agnostic data tools such as Databricks, Spark, Delta Lake, and Lakehouse architectures.
– Advanced proficiency in T-SQL and Python for developing complex data pipelines, transformations, and optimizations.
– Hands-on experience in big data processing, ETL/ELT, and data pipeline orchestration.
– Solid understanding of data modelling, warehouse design, and data lakehouse architecture.
– Experience in setting up, managing, and processing with Azure DevOps (or similar DevOps tools).
– Strong knowledge of DevOps, CI/CD, Git, and infrastructure-as-code for automated deployments.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams and explain complex data concepts clearly.
– Ability to work independently on high-impact projects while maintaining a team-oriented approach.

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Added Advantage
– Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) for data processing workloads.
– Knowledge of data security, encryption, and compliance regulations related to big data.
– Exposure to machine learning and AI pipelines within data engineering workflows.
– Experience working with multi-cloud environments (AWS, GCP) alongside Azure.

Why you’ll love working for this company.
The company believes in taking care of their team and creating an environment where you can thrive. As part of our company, you’ll enjoy:

– Flexible Working Arrangements: Whether you’re a night owl or an early bird, they offer hybrid and remote options to suit your lifestyle.
– Comprehensive Benefits: From a wellness program to home office reimbursements and continuous learning opportunities, they have got you covered.
– Team Culture: Fun team-building activities, regular socials, and a supportive, inclusive culture that values transparency, accountability, and work-life balance.
– Performance Incentives: Competitive salaries, ESOP, and recognition for your hard work.

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