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Data Engineer

Elixirr Digital · Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

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Do you like building data systems and pipelines? Do you enjoy interpreting trends and patterns? Are you able to recognize the deeper meaning of data ? Join Elixirr Digital as a Data Engineer and help us analyze and organize raw data to provide valuable business insights to our clients and stakeholders! As Data Engineer , you will be responsible to ensure the availability and quality of the data so that it becomes usable by target data users. You will be working on a set of operations aimed at creating processes and mechanisms for the flow and access of data in accordance with the project scope and deadlines! Discover the opportunity to join our Data & Analytics department and work closely with a group of like-minded individuals with cutting-edge technologies! Candidates applying kindly note this position is an on-site working opportunity from our locations in Johannesburg or Cape Town . What you will be doing as a Data Engineer at Elixirr Digital? Working closely with Data Architects on AWS, Azure, or IBM architecture designs Maintaining and building data ecosystems by working on the implementation of data ingestions, often in collaboration with other data engineers, analysts, DevOps, and data scientists Ensuring the security of cloud infrastructure and processes by implementing best practices Applying modern principles and methodologies to advance business initiatives and capabilities Identifying and consulting on ways to improve data processing, reliability, efficiency, and quality, as well as solution cost and performance Preparing test cases and strategies for unit testing, system, and integration testing Competencies and skillset we expect you to have to successfully perform your job: Proficient in Python with extensive experience in data processing and analysis Strong SQL expertise, adept at writing efficient queries and optimizing database performance Previous working experience with the Azure/AWS data stack Experienced in software development lifecycle methodologies, with a focus on Agile practice Nice to have: Experience working with Databricks Experience working with Snowflake We Could Be a Perfect Fit If You Are Passionate about technology. You anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical problems using a variety of specialized tools for application development and support. Independent. You are a self-motivated and ambitious individual, capable of managing multiple responsibilities effectively. Problem-solver. You think creatively and find solutions to complex challenges. Creative and outside-the-box thinker. You look beyond blog posts and whitepapers, competitions, and even state-of-the-art benchmarks to solve real-world problems. Communicator. Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential to ensure effective collaboration and timely delivery of results within the team. Proficient in English. We work across continents in a global environment, so fluent English, both written and spoken is a must. Why is Elixirr Digital the right next step for you? From working with cutting-edge technologies to solving complex challenges for global clients, we make sure your work matters. And while you’re building great things, we’re here to support you. Compensation & Equity Performance bonus Employee Stock Options Grant Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) Competitive compensation Health & Wellbeing Health benefits plan Flexible working hours Pension plan Projects & Tools: Modern equipment Big clients and interesting projects Cutting-edge technologies Learning & Growth Growth and development opportunities Internal LMS & knowledge hubs We don’t just offer a job - we create space for you to grow, thrive, and be recognized. Intrigued? Apply now!
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