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Lead Data Engineer

Executive Placements
Centurion Full-day Full-time

Description:

Education & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. 8+ years in data engineering/SQL development, with 3+ years in a leadership role (managing teams, performance, and project delivery). 8+ years hands-on SQL development (data warehousing, SSIS, Python, T-SQL). 6+ years of Python for ETL/ELT, automation, and data processing. Strong expertise in SQL optimization, database technologies (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL), and ETL tools (SSIS required). Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and distributed computing principles. Advantageous: AWS Glue, Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, C#/Java/Scala, or cloud/data engineering certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics).

Skills & Competencies:

Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership abilities. Ability to mentor teams, drive projects, and communicate technical concepts effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of SQL developers, ensuring high-quality data solutions. Manage team performance, technical development, and project timelines. Design and optimize data models, ETL processes, and cloud-based data pipelines. Implement automation (GitLab CI/CD) and performance tuning for data infrastructure. Research and recommend emerging technologies to enhance data engineering capabilities.Apply now!


14 May 2025;   from: gumtree.co.za

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