Data Engineer: Global Markets at Absa Group Limited (Absa)

Job Summary

• We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Data Engineer to join our Global Markets division. In this role, you will work closely with our traders, quantitative analysts, and data scientists to design, develop, and maintain data infrastructure and pipelines for our global markets business. If you are passionate about working with data and have a desire to work in a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading investment bank and to grow your career in data engineering.

Job Description

• Design and implement data pipelines to support global markets business
• Develop and maintain data lake and data warehouse solutions on AWS
• Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and ensure data is accessible and usable
• Optimize data pipeline performance and scalability
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security
• Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues
• Provide technical support to global markets teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
• Strong experience with AWS technologies, particularly data lake and data warehousing solutions
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL
• Experience with data pipeline and ETL tools such as Apache Airflow and Glue
• Experience with data modeling, data governance, and data quality
• Experience with Big Data technologies such as Hadoop and Spark
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team
• Experience in the financial industry is a plus

Education

• Bachelor's Degree: Information Technology