Head of Data Engineering
GBS
Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal
Permanent
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Posted 30 August 2024 - Closing Date 30 September 2024

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Job Description

Are you ready to drive the future of data with us? We’re embarking on a transformative journey and are seeking a strategic and visionary Head of Data Engineering to guide us. Your mission? To harness the power of data to revolutionize our operations and elevate our customer experiences.

We’re looking for a resilient leader who thrives under pressure, with exceptional skills in managing and inspiring a team of BI and data specialists. You will be required to tackle complex problems with finesse, communicate intricate data insights in an engaging way, and juggle multiple projects like a pro.

Your Mission:

Leadership & Strategy:

  • Craft and implement a forward-thinking strategy for our data engineering initiatives.
  • Lead, mentor, and guide a team of data engineers, ensuring projects are delivered on time.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to seamlessly integrate data solutions into our business.

Data Infrastructure & Analytics:

  • Oversee the migration of our data infrastructure to the cloud, enhancing performance and reliability.
  • Design and maintain our data warehouse, ensuring it operates at peak efficiency.
  • Optimize ETL processes and solutions for real-time analytics.
  • Manage all reporting deliverables with precision.

Cloud Architecture Expertise:

  • Administer our Azure data ecosystem, championing best practices.
  • Utilize Azure Synapse for cutting-edge analytics and data exploration.
  • Propel the implementation of self-service data provisioning across the organization.

Data Governance & Compliance:

  • Safeguard data integrity, security, and regulatory compliance.
  • Cultivate a culture that emphasizes data quality.

Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders to identify and prioritize data needs.
  • Translate complex data concepts into clear, engaging communication for non-technical stakeholders.

What We Need from You:

  • A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 3 to 5 years experience managing a data team, including data engineers, analysts, and BI specialists.
  • Extensive experience in BI reporting and data engineering.
  • 5 to 7 years of hands-on experience with database technologies, including RDBMS (MS SQL, MySQL, Postgres) and NoSQL (MongoDB, Cosmos, Redis).
  • Proficiency with search platforms like Elasticsearch or ELK, and experience with SQL, Python, and R.
  • Specialized knowledge in cloud systems, especially data services, with strong experience in data analytics, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
  • Expertise in Azure Synapse and cloud-centric data strategies.
  • Experience in a call center environment is a bonus.
  • Familiarity with other cloud platforms and big data tools is a plus.
  • Certifications in Azure or related technologies are advantageous.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re excited to lead and innovate in the realm of data engineering, we encourage you to apply and help us shape the future of our organization with your expertise.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. Only those meeting the criteria will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. We wish you the best in your future endeavors.