Description:
Senior Data Enbgineer required in Sandton for a contract. This role is pivotal in driving our data strategy and ensuring the efficient and effective management of our data infrastructure. We are looking for a proactive, innovative, and solution-oriented individual who can leverage their expertise to deliver exceptional data solutions and contribute to the success of our business.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Design, develop, and maintain complex data warehouse components, particularly on Teradata (3NF). Architect and implement robust data solutions to support critical business intelligence and analytical needs. Optimise data warehouse performance and ensure data integrity. Develop and manage data APIs to facilitate seamless data integration across various systems. Implement and enforce data governance policies, including documenting data definitions and business glossaries. Ensure data models are approved and aligned with business requirements. Develop and present data visualisations and dashboards using Power BI to provide actionable insights. Translate complex data into clear, concise, and impactful visual representations. Code, compile, test, and implement applications in compliance with the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC). Optimise SQL queries, particularly on MSSQL and Oracle, to enhance data retrieval and system performance. Minimise system downtime through proactive issue identification and resolution. Cultivate and manage strong working relationships with stakeholders, including end-users, SMEs, project managers, and senior staff. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers. Proactively engage with business units to understand needs and identify innovative IT solutions. Assess, identify, and mitigate potential risks within the IT programming environment. Ensure compliance with legislative and audit requirements during programming execution. Familiarity with workflow tools like TIBCO AMX / Camundo an advantage. Monitor systems post-change and perform performance analysis to ensure optimal system capacity. Maintain maximum system availability by conducting thorough root cause analysis and implementing preventive measures. Manage personal development to enhance technical and business skills.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Experienced Data Engineer of 8+ years with a strong focus on data warehousing. Financial services/banking sector. Extensive data warehousing experience (concepts & implementation) Advanced SQL (MSSQL & Oracle) Power BI proficiency Experience with Teradata, Hive, and Data APIs Advantageous: TIBCO AMX/Camunda and Ab Initio experience Strong back-end/front-end development skills Syst
04 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za