Our client in the banking institutions is seeking a Data Engineer that will join the information technology team. The position is based in Sandton.
Minimum requirements:
• Matric / Grade 12 / National Senior Certificate
• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees
• Relevant certification – Preferred
• AbInitio GDE
• ETL
• Degree (any technical one)
• DW Understanding and experience
• Nice to have – Netezza and DB2
• Nice to have – Near real time: IBM IIDR
• Working with different databases
• Conducting root cause analysis
• Experience in an agile development environment using Scrum and/or Extreme Programming
• 5 to 10 years’ experience across multiple date related disciplines
Responsibilities:
• Design, construct, install, test and maintain highly scalable data management systems
• Ensure systems meet business requirements and industry practices
• Build high-performance prototypes, and proof of concepts
• Research opportunities for data acquisition and new uses for existing data
• Develop data set processes for data modelling, mining and production
• Integrate new data management technologies and software engineering tools into existing structures.
• Create custom software components (e.g., specialized UDFs) and analytics applications
• Employ a variety of languages and tools (e.g., scripting languages) to marry systems together
• Install and update disaster recovery procedures
• Recommend ways to improve data reliability, efficiency and quality
• Collaborate with data architects, modellers and IT team members on project goals.
• Determine in conjunction with the Data Architect what data management systems are appropriate.
• Obtain information from the data Scientist to determine which data is needed for analysis to determine and provide data which is needed
• Support the achievement of the business strategy, objectives and values.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise
• Ensure personal growth and enable effectiveness in performance of roles and responsibilities
• Contribute to the Nedbank Culture building initiatives (e.g., staff surveys etc.)
• Participate and support corporate responsibility initiatives for the achievement of business strategy
• Seek opportunities to improve business processes, models and systems though agile thinking
Technical / Professional Knowledge
• Extract, transform and Load Data
• Databases
• SQL
Behavioural Competencies
• Decision Making
• Managing Work
• Initiating Action
• Quality Orientation
• Innovation
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
For more information, please contact Pheliswa 011 234 0404, alternatively email your updated CV to pheliswa@esmartgroup.co.za