Cape Town: Senior Data Engineer (EE) posted by PBT Group
Posted on 2025-07-06 00:00:00
Employer | PBT Group |
---|---|
Category | Other Finance/Accounting |
Location | Western Cape / Cape Town |
Job Summary
A leading organisation is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to take ownership of designing, building, and optimising scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. This role focuses on enabling data-driven decision-making across the enterprise through close collaboration with data scientists, analysts, and DevOps teams. The ideal candidate will have strong AWS experience, proficiency in data architecture, and a solid DevOps foundation.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain efficient ETL/ELT data pipelines using tools such as Airflow, AWS Glue, and AWS DataZone.
- Design high-performance data warehousing solutions with AWS Redshift.
- Maintain data quality through robust validation, transformation, and integration processes.
- Architect and manage cloud-based data platforms using AWS technologies.
- Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.
- Implement CI/CD pipelines for seamless data pipeline deployment and updates.
- Collaborate with teams across data, analytics, and architecture to align strategies.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to technical leadership.
- Ensure data security, governance, and compliance with relevant standards like POPIA.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field (Masters degree advantageous).
- 5+ years experience in data engineering, with at least 2 years in a senior capacity.
- Strong AWS expertise, particularly with AWS Redshift and associated services.
- Proven experience with DevOps practices and Infrastructure-as-Code.
- Knowledge of Data Mesh principles is a plus.
- Proficient in SQL and NoSQL databases.
- Experience in Agile environments and cloud-first data architectures.
- Industry experience in financial services, fintech, banking, or retail preferred.
- AWS certification is advantageous.
* In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent
* If you have not received any feedback after 2 weeks, please consider you application as unsuccessful.
Click Go Apply to apply online!
Get Similar Job Alerts
More jobs in Cape Town
More jobs in Western Cape
Browse Other Finance/Accounting Jobs
Browse PBT Group Jobs
Apply directly for this position. Please read all instructions carefully.
We do not process job applications; we simply aggregate and display job listings.
More related positions
Cape Town City Centre: SAIPA Trainee Accountant
Main Responsibilities include but are not limited to Completion of all tasks necessary to gain sufficient exposure to the SAIPA Training Program...
View Job
SAIPA Trainee Accountant
Cape Town City Centre: Project Leader â Registered Architectural Technologist (Pr.Arch Tech) x2
Minimum requirements Professional Registration - Must be a Registered Architectural Technologist Pr.Arch Tech Candidate registrations are NOT considered...
View Job
Project Leader â Registered Architectural Technologist (Pr.Arch Tech) x2
South Africa: DELIVERY MANAGER (AUTOMATION – RPA) – CAPE TOWN/JHB – UP TO R60K PER MONTH
A leader in intelligent automation is expanding their RPA Robotic Process Automation offerings and looking for a highly capable Delivery Manager to join...
View Job
DELIVERY MANAGER (AUTOMATION – RPA) – CAPE TOWN/JHB – UP TO R60K PER MONTH
Cape Town City Centre: Key Accounts Manager -Cape Town
Roles and Responsibilities Manage a portfolio of existing client accounts, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction. Develop and maintain long-term...
View Job
Key Accounts Manager -Cape Town
Cape Town City Centre: Technical Product Owner
Hiring Technical Product Owner Cape Town and Johannesburg. What Youll Do Gather and document stakeholder requirements Define clear, well-scoped user stories...
View Job
Technical Product Owner
Cape Town City Centre: Finance Manager – Qualified CA
Minimum requirements Qualified CA 3 years of experience in a senior position within the areas of finance, accounting, auditing, tax and internal controls...
View Job
Finance Manager – Qualified CA
Cape Town City Centre: Senior Project Manager
We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our team in Cape Town, on an initial 12-month contact onsite. Responsibilities Establish necessary...
View Job
Senior Project Manager
Cape Town City Centre: Product Designer
JHiring Product Designer Cape Town and Johannesburg What Youll Do Take full ownership of UXUI design across mobile and web platforms Translate user needs...
View Job
Product Designer
South Africa: PP 15848 – Civil Engineer – Cape Town
Employer Description Our Client is a modern multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a 68-year established presence in South Africa. They have...
View Job
PP 15848 – Civil Engineer – Cape Town
South Africa: PP 15827 – Pr Eng Structural Engineer – Cape Town
Employer Description Our Client is a modern multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy with a 68-year established presence in South Africa. They have...
View Job
PP 15827 – Pr Eng Structural Engineer – Cape Town
Cape Town City Centre: Junior Accountant
Junior Accountant Join our clients team as a Junior Accountant, reporting to the Manager, in CPT - Northern Suburbs. Experience 2-4 yrs. Seniority Level Mid...
View Job
Junior Accountant
Cape Town City Centre: Accountant
ð What Youll Be Doing Take full ownership of the accounting cycle, including AP, AR, GL, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting Prepare accurate and...
View Job
Accountant
Cape Town City Centre: Maintenance Electrician
Well-established manufacturer seeks to employ a Maintenance Electrician at their premises in the Bellville area. For the position you would be required to...
View Job
Maintenance Electrician
Cape Town City Centre: Live-In-Superintendent
About the Role The live-in superintendent will oversee the daily running of the 27-bed residence, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for...
View Job
Live-In-Superintendent
Cape Town City Centre: Retail Key Account Manager – REMOTE
The Key Account Manager role is pivotal in developing and maintaining robust relationships with our principal clients. Youll be the foremost contact for all...
View Job
Retail Key Account Manager – REMOTE
Cape Town City Centre: Senior .NET Full Stack Developer
Required Qualifications Experience 5 years of full stack development experience with a focus on .NET technologies. Strong expertise in Back-end .Net Core,...
View Job
Senior .NET Full Stack Developer
Cape Town City Centre: Warehouse Admin Clerk (CPT)
My well-established freight forwarding company is seeking a professional lady to handle warehouse admin duties CargoWise essential
View Job
Warehouse Admin Clerk (CPT)
South Africa: Dispatch Supervisor (FMCG) – Montague Gardens, Cape Town – Salary R12,000 to R13,000 CTC
Dispatch Supervisor FMCG - Montague Gardens, Cape Town - Salary R12,000 to R13,000 CTC Are you a motivated, hands-on team leader with a passion for...
View Job
Dispatch Supervisor (FMCG) – Montague Gardens, Cape Town – Salary R12,000 to R13,000 CTC
South Africa: Senior Mobile Developer (.NET MAUI) – Cape Town (100% Remote) – up to R1.1mil per annum
Are you a C expert with a passion for crafting sleek, high-performing mobile apps that deliver real impact? A cutting-edge software team at the forefront of...
View Job
Senior Mobile Developer (.NET MAUI) – Cape Town (100% Remote) – up to R1.1mil per annum
Cape Town City Centre: Administrator
Were Hiring Administrator 3-Month Contract Cape Town CBD ? Are you an organised, detail-oriented individual with strong admin skills? Were looking for an...
View Job
Administrator
South Africa: Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover: July – November) (Cape Town)
Temp Bookkeeper Maternity Cover July-November Location Cape Town, South Africa Employment Type Temporary July-November, Maternity Cover Reports To Finance...
View Job
Temp Bookkeeper (Maternity Cover
Cape Town City Centre: Bookkeeper (Junior)
Key Responsibilities Financial Management Reconciliation Draw and reconcile bank statements, investment accounts, and money market accounts for all...
View Job
Bookkeeper (Junior)
South Africa: PUM 15891 – Professional Architect – Cape Town (Property Development)
Employer Description This property development firm undertakes a variety of residential projects in the Western Cape region and other parts of the country....
View Job
PUM 15891 – Professional Architect – Cape Town (Property Development)
Cape Town City Centre: Legal Administrator
Minimum requirements for the role Must have a relevant tertiary qualification Demonstrated intelligence, professionalism, and quick thinking in a fast-paced...
View Job
Legal Administrator
Cape Town City Centre: Fruit Buyer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING Procurement Expertise Purchasing of grapes, deciduous and citrus fruit. Apply your knowledge...
View Job
Fruit Buyer