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Job Description

Develop data products & data warehouse solutions in cloud environments using cloud-based services, platforms and technologies. As an AWS Data Engineer, you will design and maintain data analytic road maps and data structures that support business and technology objectives.

Dynamic and results-driven Data Engineer with extensive experience in designing, developing, and deploying high-performance, re-usable data engineering pipelines and data products using Python, Dbt and Apache Airflow.
Proven expertise in building scalable data pipelines and real-time processing systems that enhance operational efficiency and drive business insights. Strong background in microservices architecture, cloud technologies, and agile methodologies.

KEY RESULT AREAS

Operational Delivery

Building the Data Lake using AWS technologies like S3, Athena ,QuicksightBuilding data APIs and data delivery services to support critical operational and analytical applicationsParticipate in the development of workflow, coding, testing and deployment solutionsImplement unit testing for all assigned deliverables to ensure deployment successSupport and maintain solutionsDesign and develop data models using dimensional modelling and data vault techniquesWork from high level requirements through to detailed specifications, prototypes, software deployment and administrationDeliver incremental business value per delivery phase(sprint/cycle)Deliver iteratively throughout the cycleConduct peer reviews within and across squadsProfile and analyse data sets

Technical Leadership

Participate in the engineering and other discipline’s community of practiceShare AWS knowledge and practical experience with communityChallenge and contribute to development of architectural principles and patterns

Compliance

Ensure solutions adhere to OM Bank patterns, guidelines and standardsOperate within project environments and participate in continuous improvement efforts

Delivery Management

Follow and participate in defined ways of work including, but not limited to, sprint planning,backlog grooming, retrospectives, demos and PI planning

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

Experience of developing solutions in the cloud Minimum of 3-5 years' experience with designing and developing Data Pipelines for Data Ingestion or Transformation using AWS technologies Experience in developing data warehouses and data martsExperience in Data Vault and Dimensional modelling techniquesExperience working in a high availability DataOps environmentExperience working with automated data warehousing solutions would be advantageousOrchestration with Apache AirflowCI/CDGithubdbt Core

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or similar fields like Information Systems, Big Data, etc.AWS Data Engineer Certification would be advantageousRelated Technical certifications

Skills

Action Planning, Business Requirements Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Administration, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Management, Data Modeling, Executing Plans, Gaps Analysis, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Architecture, IT Implementation, IT Network Security, Market Analysis, Test Case Management, User Requirements Documentation

Competencies

Action OrientedBusiness InsightCultivates InnovationDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesPersuades

Education

Bachelors Degree (B)

Closing Date

27 May 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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