Takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Software Engineer (Analytics) to join our team.
We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us!
Think you've been challenged before? Think again! Scale: 4 million happy shoppers shop online on takealot.com. Show them what you can do.Learn: We work with the best of the best, and then some. Code alongside industry leaders and upskill in record time.Grow: Expand your career in the fast-growing Takealot Group: takealot.com, Superbalist.com and Mr D. We like to promote from within: Here's your chance.Who's who in the tech space This position reports to the Engineering Manager
Your mission, should you choose to accept it: Work closely with stakeholders, Data Engineers and BI Analysts to turn data into critical information and knowledge that can be used to make sound business decisions.Responsible for the full life-cycle development, implementation, production support, and performance tuning of the Enterprise Data Warehouse, Data Marts, and Business Intelligence Reporting environments.Design and implement reporting and analytical solutions.Analyses business and functional requirements and translates these requirements into robust, scalable, operable solutions.Help to maintain our Kappa & Lambda event-driven architecture built on BigQuery, DataForm and Looker.Ensuring that the data pipelines and general support infrastructure continue to run and operate in the most efficient manner.Provide operational support, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.Automating data extraction and report update processes.Data validation and integrity testing.Data cleansing and multidimensional data modeling.Optimisation of data models.The skills we need: Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energyExcellent problem-solving skillsProven track record of delivering high-quality work, in a fast-paced environmentFocus on getting the job done, but have fun doing soTaking ownership and displaying accountability in the work required of youHave an interest in e-commerce, building a brand and businessCustomer-centricQualifications & Experience: Bachelor's Degree or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering and a minimum of 3 years experience in a software/technology environment is required.In the event that a candidate does not have a Bachelor's Degree or an Advanced Diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years experience in a software/technology environment.4 - 6 years related experience1 - 2 years of coding experience in Python and JavaScript (advantageous)Minimum 2 years' experience using a BI reporting tools (e.g. QlikView, Tableau, Microsoft Power BI, Looker, etc.)Minimum 4 years SQL experienceA thorough understanding of computer science fundamentals, including object-oriented design, data structures and algorithmsA solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including Linux and operating systems, networkingExperience using Looker, BigQuery and Dataform is advantageousOLAP and multidimensional cube design experienceFamiliar with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, Github ActionsHave experience with Google Cloud, or another cloud provider (architecture, operations)High proficiency in working with large data sets and business modelsExperience with Domain Driven Design (DDD) is advantageousExperience working in Scrum and Sprint Agile methodologies is advantageousRetail or e-commerce industry experience beneficialLike what you see? If you meet the above you are an Extraordinary Mind. Apply today!!
Takealot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants from the previously disadvantaged groups and people with disabilities will be given preference.
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