Cape Town: Lead Data Engineer posted by iOCO Digital Pty Lty

In this role you will be responsible for developing and optimizing scalable data pipelines, ensuring high data quality, and managing robust data infrastructure to support reliable, efficient and cost-effective data delivery. It plays a key role in maintaining system performance, data integrity, and compliance with governance standards.
This position supports business and technology strategies by translating stakeholder needs into data solutions, enabling analytics, and leading the evolution of the data engineering function. It also involves mentoring team members and driving alignment with organizational goals.

Key Performance Areas:

• Data Pipeline Development & Optimization
• Data Quality and Governance
• Platform and Infrastructure Management
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Business Enablement
• Lead the function, Support Business, and Technology strategies
• Lead Team
• SHEQ Responsibilities

Your Expertise:

• Minimum 7 Years’ Business Analysis or related technical experience
• In-depth knowledge of the industry and experience in business
• Experience in leading teams.
• Knowledge and experience with MS SQL Server applications and BI Tools including: Analysis Services, Reporting Services & Integration Services, T-SQL, Data Mining, Performance tuning and Query optimisation
• Valid drivers license

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Business Management or specialised field