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OMI iWYZE is looking for a Data Engineer to designs builds and maintains the infrastructure that supports data storage processing and retrieval. To works with large data sets and develops data pipelines that move data from source systems to data warehouses and other data storage and processing systems.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED FOR THE JOB
Matric with a degree in Computer Science Business Informatics Mathematics Statistics Physics or Engineering.
3 years of data engineering experience
3 years of experience with any data warehouse technical architectures ETL/ELT and reporting/analytics tools including but not limited to any of the following combinations 1 SSIS and SSRS 2 ETL Frameworks 3 Data conformance 4 Cacheing 5 Spark 6 AWS data builds
The candidate having DBA ability and knowledge across at least 2 platforms (example: TSQL SAS PSQL IBM VSAM DynamoDB and DB2 will also be beneficial.
Should be at least at a proficient level in at least one of Python Java C/C or similar
Should be Proficient in bash/ksh perl SQL
Experience with designing and implementing Cloud(AWS) solutions including use of APIs available.
Knowledge of Engineering and Operational Excellence using standard methodologies.Best practices in software engineering data management data storage data computing and distributed systems to solve business problems with data.
Some experience in applying SAFe/Scrum/Kanban methodologies.
Knowledge and understanding of business process management lifecycle which covers the design modelling monitoring and optimization as well as business process reengineering.
Good problemsolving skills.
The ability to exercise judgment in solving technical operational and organizational challenges to identify issues proactively to present solutions and options leading to resolution.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE PREFERRED NOT A REQUIREMENT
Good programming performance tuning and troubleshooting skills using the latest popular programming languages such as python scala java and suite of Microsoft languages C# and F# preferable.
Some experience with Dev/OPS architecture implementation and operation would be advantageous.
Some experience with R AWS XML json cron will be advantageous.
Responsibilities
Data Architecture
Oversee data collection mechanisms and how they fit into data architecture partnering with internal and external stakeholders to ensure quality and accuracy.
Data Management
Manage basic aspects of the data management system with guidance from senior colleagues. This includes being responsible for developing or operating basic elements of the data management systems to deliver prescribed outcomes.
Business Requirements Identification
Collect business requirements using a variety of methods such as interviews document analysis workshops and workflow analysis to express the requirements in terms of target user roles and goals.
Databases Installation
Install and test complex databases and associated products to ensure they are suitable for use and meet customer requirements.
Infrastructure and Network Development and Maintenance
Design and select mediumcomplexity storage data center network and client/server environments to design solutions in line with industry best practice and provide a thirdline point of escalation for appropriate global infrastructure solutions.
Information Security
Implement required security measures such as firewalls or message encryption and provide input on their design monitoring performance to notify security experts of any problems.
Documentation
Create and maintain technical and/or user documentation to a high standard.
Technical Developments Recommendation
Discuss and recommend technical developments to improve the quality of the website/portal/applications software and supporting infrastructure to better meet users needs.
Analysis of As Is and To Be
Support and contribute to the documentation of as is and to be processes and describe the changes required to migrate to the to be capability to record accurately the change required.
Operational Compliance
Identify within the team instances of noncompliance with the organizations policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.
Data Software Development
Develop existing data applications and contribute to development of new applications by analyzing and identifying areas for modification and improvement. Develop new routine applications to meet customer requirements.
Data Software Maintenance
Monitor identify and correct more complex software defects to maintain fully functioning applications software.
Data Software Roadmap
Contribute to and maintain road map to facilitate data software development and ensure the development work is prioritized in line with business requirements.
Design and Conceptualization
Produce multiple concepts and prototypes to design digital products/services.
Skills
Action Planning Business Requirements Analysis Computer Literacy Database Administration Database Reporting Data Compilation Data Controls Data Management Data Modeling Executing Plans Gaps Analysis Information Technology (IT) Support IT Architecture IT Implementation IT Network Security Market Analysis Test Case Management User Requirements DocumentationCompetencies
Action OrientedBusiness InsightCommunicates EffectivelyCultivates InnovationDrives ResultsEnsures AccountabilityManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesEducation
NQF Level 7 Degree Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date
20 April 2025 23:59The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
