Datafin

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.