Website Standard Bank
The Standard Bank group is a leading financial services provider that supports Africa's growth and development.
Standard Bank is hiring Data Engineer Vacancies in Johannesburg.
Job
Description
- We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our data infrastructure to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.
- Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines to collect, process, and store large volumes of data
- Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and implement efficient data models
- Design and implement ETL processes to transform raw data into meaningful insights
- Optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and scalability
- Implement data quality checks and monitoring systems to ensure data integrity
- Develop and maintain documentation for data processes and architectures
- Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our data engineering practices
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field
- Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL
- Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark
- Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques
- Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and organizational abilities
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus
- Understanding of data privacy and security practices
- Knowledge of data governance principles
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer) are preferred
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders