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Junior Data Engineer (Remote)

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Summary

Junior data engineer working remotely for a fintech firm that powers asset managers in SA and the UK. Day to day they build and automate customized data models, end-to-end data solutions, and dashboards for investment and research teams, primarily using SQL, SSIS, Excel, and BI tools like PowerBI, QlikView, or Tableau.

Reference: CEN000800-CvJ-C-1

Location: Remote (Work from home)

Join a high-growth fintech firm powering leading asset managers in SA and the UK. You will design, model, and automate customized data solutions directly for investment and research teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Perfect for an analytical problem-solver who thrives on complex data architecture, end-to-end delivery, and total remote flexibility

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
  • Configure and implement customized data models and architecture for asset management clients.
  • Construct end-to-end data service solutions by combining multiple data sources.
  • Provide 2nd-tier support and enhancement services to client research and investment processes.
  • Design user interfaces for data uploads and build automated process flow solutions.
  • Surface insights using data visualization tools and ensure high data integrity and reliability.

Minimum requirements

  • Education: Degree in BSc Computer Science, B.IT, Informatics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, or Engineering.
  • Technical Expertise: Strong proficiency in SQL, SSIS, and database scripting (stored procedures, UDFs, queries, triggers).
  • Data Visualization & Analysis: Hands-on experience with Excel reporting and visualization tools (PowerBI, QlikView, or Tableau).
  • Domain Knowledge: Financial / Investment Asset Management experience is highly advantageous (Banking/General Financial Services alone does not qualify).
  • Advantageous: Experience consuming APIs, programming languages, statistical packages (R/Matlab), or ETL/Data Warehousing tools.

Package & Remuneration

R 18000 - R 25000

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