Job Description
Location: Hybrid (Century City, Cape Town)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Data & Analytics | Consulting
WatersEdge Solutions is partnering with a client with an exciting opportunity to work with a cutting-edge data science team at a leading player in the consulting industry. Were on the lookout for creative, technically sharp Data Engineers ready to make a tangible impact by driving innovation within a fast-paced, data-rich environment.
About the Role
As a Data Engineer, youll be embedded within the clients advanced data factory, collaborating closely with their data science team to build and optimise robust data pipelines and analytics infrastructure. This is a hybrid role based in Century City, Cape Town, offering you the flexibility to combine remote work with valuable on-site collaboration. This environment encourages creativity and fresh thinking – youll have the freedom to introduce new ideas, experiment with tools, and influence how data is engineered across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures
- Collaborate with data scientists to deliver integrated data solutions
- Leverage Hadoop to manage and process large datasets efficiently
- Utilise SQL and PowerBI for reporting, dashboards, and analytics delivery
- Work with a variety of modern data engineering tools and platforms
- Contribute to process improvements and advocate for engineering best practices
What Youll Bring
- Proven experience in a data engineering role
- Strong hands-on expertise with Hadoop (this is essential)
- Proficiency in SQL and PowerBI
- Exposure to a range of data engineering tools and platforms
- Solid communication and collaboration skills
- A proactive, innovative mindset with a passion for data
Nice to Have
- Opportunity to work in a highly creative and collaborative data environment
- Hybrid setup offering both flexibility and in-person innovation
- Projects with real impact in a fast-moving sector
- Supportive culture where new ideas are welcomed and encouraged
Company Culture
Our client is more than a consultancy theyre a global community of innovators, craftsmen, and change-makers. They bring a “stepping stone” mindset: your growth and theirs go hand in hand. They operate around five core values that drive everything they do: Pioneer Spirit, Care, Trust, Performance, and Independence.
- Pioneer Spirit They encourage bold thinking and experimentation, valuing agility and the willingness to explore new paths.
- Care They prioritise respect, diversity, and a supportive environment, balancing ambition with humanity.
- Trust They believe in autonomy, open dialogue, and empowering people to own their ideas and decisions.
- Performance Excellence matters. They push themselves to deliver real impact for clients while continuously improving.
- Independence They strive to remain flexible, self-directed, and responsive free to adapt in a changing world.
In practice, this means youll be trusted from day one to contribute meaningfully, take initiative, and challenge the status quo. Youll also find a culture that supports international mobility, where contributions across locations and backgrounds are respected.
If you have not been contacted within 10 working days, please consider you application unsuccessful.
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