Data Engineer / Technical Generalist

Technology

Cape Town Contract / 6 Months

We’re looking for a versatile and driven Data Engineer / Technical Generalist to join our growing team. You’ll work at the intersection of data, systems, and engineering, building robust pipelines, solving technical challenges, and supporting cross-functional initiatives across the organization.


🔧 What You’ll Do:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes
  • Collaborate with analytics, product, and engineering teams to deliver clean, usable datasets
  • Manage cloud infrastructure (Azure, AWS, or GCP) and optimize data architecture
  • Automate workflows using Python, SQL, and shell scripting
  • Build tools, scripts, and lightweight applications to support business needs
  • Monitor systems, troubleshoot technical issues, and continuously improve data processes

📌 What We’re Looking For:

  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, backend, or technical operations
  • Proficiency in SQL and Python (or similar languages)
  • Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP)
  • Familiarity with data warehousing, APIs, and CI/CD pipelines
  • A generalist mindset – willing to wear multiple hats and jump into new technologies
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills

💡 Bonus Points For:

  • Experience with tools like Airflow, dbt, or Kafka
  • Familiarity with DevOps or infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Docker)
  • Prior experience in startup or high-growth environments

💬 Apply Now

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Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2506-354480
Salary:
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6 Months
Job Start Date: 01/08/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract

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