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The Talent Experts

Senior Data Engineer

The Talent Experts

  • Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Johannesburg Region (Work From Home)
  • Posted 11 Aug 2025 by The Talent Experts
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2619234 - Ref JE
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About the position

6 month contract role

Drive enterprise-scale datatransformation and shape the future of analytics.

Is this you?
You're a strategic thinker with a passion for turning complex data into actionable insights. You thrive on solving technical challenges, champion data quality, and enjoy leading projects that span cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Collaboration comes naturally to you, and you're equally comfortable mentoring colleagues as you are developing innovative solutions.

What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
In this role, you'll lead the design, development, and optimisation of robust Azure-based data solutions. You'll create and extend data models, apply business and technical rules within ETL pipelines, and ensure seamless data integration across multiple platforms. Your work will involve building pipelines in Azure Data Factory and Databricks, enhancing data quality through validation and enrichment, and troubleshooting complex issues. You'll collaborate closely with analytics teams and stakeholders to deliver high-impact solutions that drive business decisions.

Where you'll be doing it
You'll join a forward-thinking leader in digital transformation, renowned for delivering cutting-edge technology solutions to enterprise clients. The organisation is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and fostering a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture. They have a strong track record in driving impactful projects and supporting professional growth for their teams.

What you'll need
A degree-level qualification and at least 10 years' experience in large-scale enterprise data integration. You'll have deep expertise in Azure Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, and Pentaho, along with strong skills in SQL, Python, and PySpark. Experience with Git, Azure DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and a solid understanding of data modelling, warehousing, and governance are essential.

What you'll get
A competitive salary package plus the chance to work on high-profile, complex projects in a supportive, innovative environment that values your expertise and offers room for professional advancement.

How to apply
For a confidential discussion please contact Judy Engelbrecht on [Phone Number Removed]; or send your CV to [Email Address Removed]. We appreciate that your CV might not be fully up to date. No problem, just send us what you have. We do respond to everyone! Just give us a few days to work through your application.

Desired Skills:

  • 10 years data engineering
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Databricks
  • Synapse
  • Pentaho
  • SQL
  • Python
  • PySpark
  • Git
  • Azure DevOps
  • CI/CD Pipelines

Desired Work Experience:

  • 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

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The Talent Experts

About the agency

With more than 60 years’ combined experience in the recruitment industry, The Talent Experts is a specialist permanent recruitment consultancy working across industry; with a focus on finding elusive, scarce-skill business talent in complex and niche sectors. We aim to create quality relationships between ourselves, our clients, and ultimately between long-term employee and employer partners. In doing so our goal is to help people achieve their ambitions, help businesses flourish, and improve the world we live in through positive and passionate connections. Your success is our business. We will always ensure our service to you is at the highest standard.

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