Senior Data Engineer

Join Our Award-Winning Team as a Senior Data Engineer 

Established in 2010, GBS is a multi-award-winning financial services provider, recognised for innovation, performance, and people development. As part of our continued growth and digital transformation journey, we are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Data Engineer to join our dynamic technology team.

In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, development, and optimisation of cloud-based data platforms and pipelines — enabling business intelligence, analytics, and data-driven decision-making at scale. You’ll play a critical part in modernising our data infrastructure, migrating legacy systems, and championing engineering best practices.

If you're a proactive leader with deep expertise in Azure data technologies and a passion for innovation, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust end-to-end data solutions from architecture through to deployment.
• Lead the migration of on-premise data systems to Microsoft Azure.
• Promote engineering excellence by establishing secure, scalable, and maintainable data practices.
• Guide and mentor technical teams while fostering knowledge sharing and innovation.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders to align data solutions with evolving business needs.
• Explore and introduce emerging technologies like Microsoft Fabric and Salesforce Data Cloud where applicable.

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of 8 years' experience in data engineering or related technical fields.
• Proven expertise with Azure data services, particularly Data Factory, Synapse Analytics, and ideally Microsoft Fabric.
• Demonstrated experience leading data migration projects to Azure.
• Strong background in designing sophisticated, scalable, and secure data architectures.
• Working knowledge of Salesforce Data Cloud highly advantageous.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to multiple cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP).
• Experience with batch and streaming data workflows.
• Solid understanding of data governance, quality assurance, and security standards.

Remote Work

This is a remote-friendly role open to candidates based anywhere in South Africa. You must be comfortable working autonomously and within a distributed team environment.

What We’re Looking For

• A strategic thinker with a strong technical leadership mindset.
• A problem-solver who thrives on delivering innovative, high-impact solutions.
• An effective communicator who can work across cross-functional teams.
• A lifelong learner passionate about staying ahead of emerging technologies.

At GBS, we are committed to creating an inclusive, high-performance environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact while working with cutting-edge cloud technologies, this is your opportunity.

NB: If you do not hear from us within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and wish you success in your career journey.