Data Engineer at DeARX Services (Pty) Ltd

About the Role

• We are looking for a skilled and reliable SQL Developer to join a fast-paced, data-driven environment within a leading institution. You'll play a critical role in developing and maintaining robust data pipelines that empower marketing campaigns and business insights. This role demands a strong eye for data quality, governance, and optimisation, while adhering to high development standards and collaboration principles.
• This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about transforming data into clean, structured, and actionable outputs supporting both operational excellence and strategic decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing

• Support & Maintain: Monitor and support existing data pipelines to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Optimisation: Identify opportunities to improve performance and scalability of current processes and data flows.
• Governance: Ensure data is structured in line with compliance and metadata governance standards.
• Development Best Practices: Follow established development life cycle processes, from design and testing to deployment and documentation.
• Code Management: Maintain, version, and update code repositories in line with collaborative team standards.

Who We're Looking For

• You are an experienced data professional with a strong background in SQL and a deep understanding of data pipeline architectures. You work well independently and within a collaborative team environment. Youre proactive about identifying inefficiencies and enthusiastic about data reliability, quality, and performance.

Minimum Requirements
Experience:

• At least 3 years experience in a Data Engineering, BI, or Data Development role.

Technical Skills:

• SQL (Advanced proficiency required)
• Ab Initio experience a plus (not mandatory)
• Solid understanding of data modelling and relational databases
• Competence in quality assurance processes and standards
• Exposure to metadata governance and data compliance frameworks

Soft Skills:

• Strong analytical mindset
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Effective communicator can translate technical findings into business insights
• Attention to detail and commitment to code quality