South Africa: Data Engineer / Data Scientist – Midrand / Semi-Remote – R600 PH posted by E-Merge

We are looking for talented Data Engineers and Data Scientists to join our team and help us solve some of the most complex and impactful challenges in engineering and digital transformation.

As a Data Engineer / Data Scientist, you will work at the intersection of big data, advanced analytics, and cutting-edge technology. You will design, build, and deploy data-driven solutions that enable smarter decisions across vehicle development, production, logistics, and customer engagement.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Data Engineer
• At least 2 years of experience working with AWS services
• Proven experience in building and maintaining data pipelines for large-scale datasets
• Agile working experience
• Proficiency in Python 3.x for data processing and automation
• Experience with AWS Glue for ETL processes
• Strong knowledge of AWS Athena for querying large datasets
• Hands-on experience with AWS Lambda for serverless computing
• Familiarity with AWS EC2 for scalable computing resources
• Expertise in AWS CloudWatch for monitoring and logging
• Proficiency in working with PostgreSQL RDS for database management
• Experience with AWS QuickSight for data visualization and reporting
• Strong understanding of data ingestion pipelines, particularly for Call Detail Records (CDRs)
• Proficiency in Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration, including experience with GitHub CI/CD pipelines
• Any additional responsibilities assigned in the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter

Reference Number for this position is GZ60617 which is a contract position based in Midrand / Centurion/ Semi-Remote offering a contract rate of R600 per hour negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on *****@*****.co.za or call him on (***)***-**** to discuss this and other opportunities.

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