Data Engineer at wePlace

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer to join our data team and work closely with the Data Specialist to design, develop and implement efficient data pipelines to support business operations and decision-making. The ideal candidate should have strong technical skills in data management, experience in data integration, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the Data Specialist to develop and implement a comprehensive data architecture that supports business objectives
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines that source and transform data from multiple sources
• Build and maintain data integration tools and frameworks to automate the data transformation process
• Develop data quality checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data across different systems
• Collaborate with the data analytics team to identify and prioritize data requirements for reporting and analysis
• Work with the IT team to ensure that data security, access controls, and compliance requirements are met
• Research and implement new technologies and techniques to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the data engineering processes

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field; Honours degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in the technical field, with experience in data integration, transformation, and pipeline development.
• Strong proficiency in SQL and experience with ETL tools
• Experience in programming languages such as Python or Ruby
• Familiarity with cloud-based data platforms such as AWS or Azure
• Strong understanding of data structures, data modeling, and database design principles
• Experience in data quality management, data governance, and data security
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders