BCom or Bachelors degree in Information Technology / Computer Science / Engineering (IT) or similar
Data Engineering tools (Azure Data Engineer) certification will be an added advantage
ITIL or COBIT certification will be an added advantage
Required Minimum Work Experience
2 - 4 years of working experience in an IT environment
Experience in working on IT enterprise Azure-based data solutions
Experience with Python and SQL
Experience in gathering requirements and transitioning them to designs and outcomes
Experience working in the Agri sector will be an advantage
Key Performance Areas
Ensure scalability of solutions
Continuously improve business data environment design and efficiencies
Deliver business benefits from advanced analytics
Ensure the managed data (business intelligence) is fit for purpose relative to customer needs
Design and develop end-to-end data solutions on the Data platform, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and reliability.
Collaborate with data architects, data analysts, and business stakeholders to understand data requirements, define data models, and implement data integration solutions.
Implement data pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses using.
Develop and maintain ETL/ELT processes to extract, transform, and load data from various sources into Azure data platforms.
Design and optimize data schemas, tables, and indexes for efficient data storage and retrieval.
Perform data profiling, data cleansing, and data quality assessments to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
Develop and implement data security and privacy measures, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., POPIA).
Monitor and troubleshoot data pipelines, identifying and resolving performance bottlenecks, data inconsistencies, and system issues.
Collaborate with DevOps teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and ensure smooth deployment and release management of data solutions.
Stay up to date with the latest data technologies, trends, and best practices, and provide recommendations for continuous improvement.
Technical Knowledge / Competencies
Microsoft Azure Data suite
Data and Business intelligence enablement knowledge
Business intelligence rendering tools
Working knowledge of Project Management Tools
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
IT Security would be an added advantage
Behavioural Competencies
Analytical ability
Attention to detail
Ability to tie together technologies and architectures to address requirements