Data Engineer at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• The purpose of the data engineer is to use their database, software engineering and programming skills to that the necessary data is properly stored on the cloud platform and is available to the data scientists.

Experience

Minimum

• At least 2 years' experience in programming and modelling of data
• Systems engineering and implementations experience
• Experience on the data services on a cloud platform like Azure, AWS or Google cloud

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Grade 12 National Certificate / Vocational
• A relevant tertiary qualification in Information Technology

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• A relevant post graduate degree

Knowledge

Minimum:

Must have detailed knowledge of:

1. System architecture (technical design and implementation processes)

• Database analysis, design & administration
• Technical Test Plan Design

2. IT systems development processes

• System Engineering
• Programming
• Application development
• Standards and governance

3. Data modelling using:

• Table structures
• Store Procedures
• SSIS Packages
• SQL

4. Cloud Data Services:

• Implementing data pipelines using cloud infrastructure and services
• No-SQL experience on the cloud
• Data engineering and integration services in a hybrid clou environment

Ideal:

Detailed knowledge of:

• Banking systems
• Agile development life cycle
• Polybase
• Python

Solid understanding of:

• Capitec Bank's systems environment
• Capitec Bank business model
• Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)
• SQL Server
• Azure platform
• Hadoop

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
• Contactable via own mobile phone
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Willingness to work or be available overtime and / or weekends if required

Desired Skills and Experience

Skills

• Communications Skills
• Interpersonal & Relationship management Skills
• Negotiation skills
• Influencing Skills
• Facilitation Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Commercial Thinking Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Project Management Skills (Methodolgy Specific)

Competencies

• Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Working with People