Data Engineer – Legacy III
IT – Analyst, Data Management
Stellenbosch – Western Cape
ENVIRONMENT:
AN innovative Financial Services provider seeks a strong analytical & solutions-driven Data Engineer who will provide a key contribution to the design and development of new applications / systems to meet the business requirements. You will also be expected to analyse business or system requirements and data to enhance understanding of the D&A environment while participating in and providing input to the Architect during the compilation of solution design documentation for new and existing D&A products and systems. The ideal candidate will require at least 6 years’ proven experience within Management Information Systems / Systems Analysis together with a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification with detailed knowledge of IT Systems Development Processes (SDLC), Application Development, ETL Processes, Rational database system and cloud data warehousing, Dimensional Modelling with a solid understanding of Banking systems environment, Banking business model & best practices for Quality Assurance (QA). You must also have proficiency in SQL Server, SSIS, SSRS & SSAS.
DUTIES:
- Contribute to the design and development of new applications / systems to meet the business requirements of the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment.
- Analyse business or system requirements and data to enhance understanding of the D&A environment.
- Participate in and provide input to the Architect during the compilation of solution design documentation for new and existing D&A products and systems.
REQUIREMENTS:
Qualifications –
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or Data Analysis.
Experience/Skills –
- At least 6 years’ proven experience within Management Information Systems / Systems Analysis together with a relevant 3-year tertiary qualification OR At least 6 – 8 years’ proven experience within Management Information Systems / System Analysis.
- SQL Server and / or Business Intelligence tools (SSIS, SSRS, SSAS).
- Data Warehousing.
- Data Management Lifecycle.
- Experience working in an AWS environment as well as with AWS technologies.
- Participation in PBT Graduate Programme / Training / Skills Development, PBT Academy, e.g., Data Engineering, BI Business Analysis, Data Modelling.
- Computer Literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook).
Must have detailed knowledge of:
- IT Systems Development processes (SDLC).
- Application Development.
- ETL processes.
- Rational database system and cloud data warehousing.
- Dimensional Modelling.
- Standards and governance.
- Agile development life cycle.
- Testing practices.
Solid understanding of:
- Banking systems environment.
- Banking business model.
- Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA).
Ideal to have –
- Data analysis and design.
- Data architecture (technical design and implementation processes).
- Python and/or Open-Source development tools.
- Visualisation technologies: MS Power BI, AWS QuickSight.
- Cloud environment.
ATTRIBUTES:
- Analytical skills.
- Communications skills.
- Interpersonal & Relationship Management skills.
- Problem solving skills.