Senior Data Engineer - Onsite - JHB or CPT - Contract

Our Client a Global tech firm is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team in Johannesburg or Cape town (onsite) on a contract basis. They offer stability, growth and attractive rates.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Engineer with deep expertise in Snowflake and Matillion to design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and integration solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud data warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and modern data architecture.

Responsibilities:

• Data Management and API integration.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using Matillion and Snowflake.
• Optimize Snowflake data warehouse performance and manage data models.
• Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Ensure data quality, governance, and security best practices are implemented.
• Automate data validation, reconciliation, and monitoring processes.
• Document data architecture, pipelines, and integration processes.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and code reviews.

Experience:

• Matric and a tertiary qualification
• 8+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with Matillion ETL and Snowflake.
• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Java, or Scala).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with data modeling, data warehousing, and ELT best practices.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance (e.g., GDPR, SoX).