Vacancy Details
Employer:Global Media Giant
Senior Data Engineer
Endeavour Recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Data Engineer to join our leading Media client. Our client has offices in Cape Town, Gauteng and is open to both hybrid and remote work working options.
What our client is looking for:
Someone that loves Data and Data Engineering. Data Science, Data Reporting, Machine Learning, API's, ETL and can code in Python
The combination of Data Engineering and the ability to code in Python is essential.
Further responsibilities include Big Data, optimizing queries, Designing Data Architecture, problem Solving, keeping Querying costs down
Why join:
Our client is growing and focused on delivering the best digital experience for millions of users visiting their online platforms daily. We encourage a people-centered culture with a balance of fun and fast execution. The tech stack is constantly evolving, offering numerous opportunities for learning and professional growth. We take pride in being a happy and collaborative team, and we're looking to expand!
The role:
As a Senior Data Engineer, you will work primarily within a cloud environment, leveraging tools like BigQuery, Dataproc, and AI-driven platforms. You should be highly skilled in Python and proficient in SQL. You won't shy away from complex, unstructured data, and you'll help make sense of it to deliver actionable insights. This role is all about turning data into valuable stories and visuals that inform business decisions. You'll need to be well-versed in software engineering practices and have extensive experience with database technologies. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of designing and building large systems to process and organize vast amounts of data.
Skills and experience:
Python development.
Strong data skills, including expertise in SQL and NoSQL databases.
Experience with large-scale ETL pipelines.
Proficiency in designing high-scale RESTful services.
Cloud platform experience
Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
Benefits:
Flexible working hours around core hours.
Plenty of opportunities for continuous learning and growth.
Access to various online technical training platforms.
Support for further study and attending tech-related events.
Optional healthcare and flexible retirement plans
Required Skills
Cloud
Data Science
Data Engineering