Cape Town: Senior Data Integration/ Analyst posted by Sabenza IT & Recruitment

• Design and implement advanced data integration pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
  
• Architect scalable integration solutions across multiple systems and platforms.
  
• Ensure optimal data flow and system interoperability through efficient API and service-based integrations.
  
• Oversee data governance practices and ensure adherence to organisational standards.
  
• Maintain high levels of data quality, consistency, and integrity across all integrated environments.
  
• Establish and enforce best practices for integration security, compliance, and performance monitoring.
  
• Engage with stakeholders to understand business and technical requirements for data integration.
  
• Translate integration needs into detailed design specifications and actionable implementation plans.
  
• Partner with development, data, and business teams to deliver end-to-end data integration solutions.
  
• Diagnose and resolve integration and data flow issues in production and testing environments.
  
• Optimise integration workflows for scalability, reliability, and performance efficiency.
  
• Continuously review and enhance existing integration processes to support evolving business needs.
  
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior and mid-level data integration team members.
  
• Promote knowledge sharing, best practices, and continuous improvement within the team.
  
• Contribute to technical strategy, design reviews, and architectural decisions.
  

Requirements

• Degree in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or related field (Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems).
  
• Minimum of 5 years experience working with SQL, ETL tools, and APIs.
  
• At least 3 years experience in data integration within an agile-scrum environment and enterprise organisations (>1000 users).
  
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, ETL tools (e.g., SSIS, Talend, Informatica, Azure Data Factory), and data integration frameworks.
  
• Strong experience with API management, data warehousing, and cloud-based integration platforms.
  
• Deep understanding of data governance, metadata management, and data quality principles.