Senior Data Engineer
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Summary
Senior Data Engineer based in Durban who designs, builds, and maintains scalable cloud data pipelines and integrates data from multiple sources for BI and analytics, ensuring data quality and reliability. Core stack is Microsoft Azure ecosystem: Microsoft Fabric, Azure Synapse, Databricks, Python, and SQL.
Our client is seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join a growing team in Durban. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled professional with expertise in modern cloud-based data platforms who is passionate about building scalable, high-quality data solutions.
Key Responsibilities- Design, build and maintain robust data solutions.
- Develop, optimise and support scalable data pipelines.
- Work with modern cloud-based data platforms and services.
- Integrate data from multiple sources to support business intelligence and analytics.
- Ensure data quality, integrity and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-driven solutions.
- Support the ongoing enhancement of data engineering processes and best practices.
- Relevant tertiary qualification in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Data Engineer.
- Strong experience with Microsoft Fabric.
- Experience with Azure Synapse Analytics.
- Solid Azure cloud experience.
- Strong Python development skills.
- Advanced SQL experience.
- Experience working with Databricks.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.