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Data Engineer

The Foschini Group
Full-time
On-site
South Africa
Description

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement and maintain robust ETL/ELT data pipelines that constitute TFG's data platform, enabling effective use of data across the organization. 
  • Develop and maintain scalable data models to support analytics & reporting.
  • Continuous enhancements of data models and data warehouse to support analytics & reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data solutions meeting customer expectations.
  • Mentor junior members through training and guidance.
  • Implement data quality, validation, and data monitoring mechanisms.
  • Enforce data governance, security, and compliance best practices.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Must have a relevant 3-year IT or related qualification. 
  • 5+ years’ experience with Data pipeline design and development experience. 
  • Advanced SQL knowledge and working with RDBMS such as SQL Server, MySQL and PostgreSQL.
  • Solid hands-on experience in designing and building dashboards in Pyramid Analytics or PowerBI. 
  • Advantageous - Experience in SQL Reporting Services (SSRS), Analysis Services (SSAS) as well as Integration Services (SSIS). 
  • Advantageous – Experience in dbt, Azure Data Factory and cloud platforms.
  • Experience conducting unit, integration and regression testing. 

Skills:

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and logical skills 
  • Experience in Data Collection, Analysis, Modelling and Visualization
  • Excellent written communication and presentation skills 
  • Insights Analytics
  • Experience in Retail, Finance, Customer or HR projects will be an advantage

Behaviours:

  • Action Oriented - readily takes on new challenges and opportunities with a sense of urgency and eagerness 
  • Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  • Courage - confronts and tackles challenging situations with courage
  • Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
  • Ensures Accountability - takes accountability and ensures others are held to account on agreed upon performance targets
  • Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  • Plans and Aligns - develops plans and prioritises initiatives that align to the organisational goals and objectives
  • Tech Savvy - leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

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