AWS Cloud Data Engineer

A technology consulting firm that empowers businesses with innovative cloud and data-driven solutions. We work alongside global organisations to create scalable, reliable, and secure solutions that drive their digital transformation.

As a cloud data engineer, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing cloud-based data architectures to help organisations unlock the full potential of their data. You will work with modern cloud technologies to build data pipelines, manage large datasets, and ensure the efficient processing and storage of data across cloud environments.

Requirements

• Degree or national diploma in computer science, data engineering or a comparable field of study
• Experience with core cloud data services: familiarity with Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR, Athena, Microsoft Fabric or Databricks
• Knowledge of big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop or Kafka
• Scripting and programming proficiency: programming skills in Python, Pandas and SQL
• Database management: experience working with relational databases like AWS RDS, MS SQL, Azure SQL DB or Postgres
• Solid data engineering background: knowledge and experience of data modelling, ETL processes and data warehousing
• Infrastructure as code (IaC) proficiency: experience with tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform or Azure ARM/Bicep
• DevOps fluency: CI/CD tools
• Cloud certification (a plus)

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing optimal data models projects
• Identifying key performance improvement opportunities
• Creation of data validation models and ensuring data quality
• Working with clients and other team members to identify key data requirements
• Writing appropriate algorithms to interpret and serve the relevant data
• Building robust data solutions

The reference number for this position is GZ60255. It is a permanent hybrid position offering a cost-to-company salary of R1.4 million per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.

Contact Garth at az.oc.egrem-e@zhtrag or call him on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Posted on 24 Mar 15:46, Closing date 23 May