Data Platform Engineer

What being part of the Sigma Family means for you

Data Platform Engineer

As the Data Platform Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in our Data Platform team, collaborating closely with the Data Engineering and Performance Analytics team. You will administer and maintain a robust data platform through seamless data integration, high-performance analytics, and adherence to data governance and compliance standards. You will report directly to the Data Platform Manager.

Location: WFH (Remote)

Hours: 40 (per week)

Salary: Competitive

Who are the Sigma Family?

At Sigma, we are different and recognized in May 2023 by the Sunday Times as one of the best places to work. Our mission statement is to #ImproveEverythingAlways and at the heart of this is our People. This is why we are looking for amazing individuals to join and work on behalf of our clients to provide high-level customer service across several industries.

What being a part of the Sigma Family means for you!

• Career development and opportunities to apply for internal promotions following your probationary period.
• Monthly, Quarterly and Annual awards with marvellous prizes.
• Resources such as the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Mental Health First Aiders to support you when life might not be going quite as you expected.
• Receive a tree in the Sigma Forest when you pass probation. This will allow you to review how your tree is reducing your carbon footprint.
• Working from the comfort of your own home.
• Medical Insurance – Covers doctor visits, optometrist appointments and dental assistance, funeral cover, Group Life Cover, which are all Free from the Sigma Family to you.
• Transportation Benefits – Accommodate making your travelling journey to work easier with the amazing shuttle services that we offer our employees.
• Join communities and collaborate with your colleagues on our internal Social Media platform.
• The opportunity to be a part of an equal, diverse and inclusive workplace – all amazing people are welcome in the Sigma Family.

A bit more about the Opportunity...

What Your Day-to-Day will Look Like:

Your primary responsibility will be harnessing the power of the Power BI platform and Microsoft Azure to create robust data solutions that enable other teams to extract actionable insights efficiently. You will work closely with the data engineering and data analytics teams to design, deploy, and maintain Power BI reports and data models that meet the needs of the business.

You will utilize your extensive knowledge of Power BI and Power Platform to create datasets and data models that enable the business to derive actionable insights. You will create and maintain data models ensuring data accuracy, consistency, and accessibility. You will work on integrating Power BI solutions with Microsoft Azure services to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and security.

You will continuously monitor and optimize Power BI reports and dashboards for performance, and you will implement data governance best practices, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with company standards and industry regulations. You will also document data models, data flows, SQL, T-SQL, Entra scripts, and Power BI solutions for knowledge sharing and future reference.

What amazing People will bring to the role

You are able to stay ahead of trends by making decisions in a fast-paced environment. You are resilient and can easily adapt to change. You thrive when working under pressure whilst always maintaining a can-do attitude. You have a high personal impact, credibility, and ability to gain respect and influence from senior leaders whilst maintaining an approachable and supportive style with all colleagues. You have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to nurture strong working relationships with peers, stakeholders, and your team.

Requirements:

• You are an existing Data Engineer with 2 years’ experience in working with Power BI and Power Platforms.
• You are highly proficient in Power BI Premium (Essential).
• You have Matric and relevant certifications in Power BI, Microsoft Azure, and an IT qualification (Essential).
• You are proficient in data warehousing principles and data modelling.
• You have extensive experience with Azure DevOps and Git.
• You are comfortable reading and writing basic to intermediate SQL queries for data retrieval.
• You can design Semantic models and use DAX, M Code and SQL, to create insights and visualizations.
• You will promote good practices for data storage and manipulation.
• You ensure our Entra/AAD security groups are kept up to date to ensure data security.
• You have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and optimize Power BI solutions.
• You have strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities.
• You have excellent communication and teamwork skills and can collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Simple and Straight Forward Recruitment.

We don’t see the value in making candidates jump through hoops. Once we receive your application via ICIMS, if you meet all relevant criteria as stipulated on the advert, we’ll proceed with further shortlisting & start your application process.

If you like the sound of being part of the Sigma Family then don’t wait and get applying!