Engineer, Data

Company Description

Standard Bank Group is a leading Africa-focused financial services group, and an innovative player on the global stage, that offers a variety of career-enhancing opportunities – plus the chance to work alongside some of the sector’s most talented, motivated professionals. Our clients range from individuals to businesses of all sizes, high net worth families, and large multinational corporates and institutions. We’re passionate about creating growth in Africa, bringing true, meaningful value to our clients and the communities we serve, and creating a real sense of purpose for you.

Job Description

To design, code, verify, test, document, amend, and secure data pipelines and data stores according to agreed architecture, solution designs, standards, policies, and governance requirements. To monitor and report on own progress and proactively identify issues related to data engineering activities. To collaborate in reviews of work with others where appropriate.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in computer science or a related technical field
2. 3+ years of experience with Python, MS SQL, DataBricks, Lakehouse, Hadoop, Unix/Linux, MS Azure; MS Azure OpenAI, DevOps, Oracle SQL/PL/SQL
3. Experience in building data visualization solutions such as reports, regulatory reports, reconciliatory reports, and dashboards
4. Strong data analysis skills
5. Accounting or financial background or knowledge

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

1. Adopting Practical Approaches
2. Checking Things
3. Embracing Change
4. Examining Information
5. Interpreting Data

Technical Competencies:

1. Big Data Frameworks and Tools
2. Data Engineering
3. Data Integrity
4. IT Knowledge
5. Stakeholder Management (IT)