Data Engineer

Johannesburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Data Engineer (Contractor)
Work on impactful data projects with a leading insurance client
Johannesburg R550 per hour 08:00am to 17:00pm 12-month contract with extension potential

About Our Client
Our client is a specialist data and technology consultancy delivering innovative solutions that empower financial services businesses to make smarter faster decisions. With a strong focus on advanced analytics AI integration and cloud-first design the team partners with leading insurers and financial institutions to drive transformation. They offer a collaborative remote-first culture where your expertise will directly impact business outcomes.

The Role: Data Engineer (Contractor)
This contract role is key to designing building and maintaining high-quality secure and scalable data solutions for a leading insurance client. Youll work across modern data platforms and cloud environments enabling accurate insights and supporting analytics and machine learning initiatives. The role is initially a 12-month contract with strong potential to extend based on performance and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

3 - 5 years experience as a Data Engineer to deliver robust efficient data solutions.
Develop maintain and optimize data pipelines using Azure Databricks.
Integrate and manage Oracle databases to ensure optimal security and performance.
Write and optimize SQL applying strong data modeling principles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality accessibility and scalability.
Support machine learning and analytical initiatives in the insurance domain.
Monitor troubleshoot and enhance existing data infrastructure.

About You

3 - 5 years hands-on Data Engineering experience.
Strong expertise in Azure Databricks.
Proven experience working with Oracle database environments.
Solid SQL and data modeling capabilities.
Experience in insurance or broader financial services is advantageous.
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in a remote-first setup.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.

Data Engineer (Contractor) Work on impactful data projects with a leading insurance client Johannesburg R550 per hour 08:00am to 17:00pm 12-month contract with extension potential About Our Client Our client is a specialist data and technology consultancy delivering innovative solutions that empo...

Data Engineer (Contractor)
Work on impactful data projects with a leading insurance client
Johannesburg R550 per hour 08:00am to 17:00pm 12-month contract with extension potential

Key Responsibilities

3 - 5 years experience as a Data Engineer to deliver robust efficient data solutions.
Develop maintain and optimize data pipelines using Azure Databricks.
Integrate and manage Oracle databases to ensure optimal security and performance.
Write and optimize SQL applying strong data modeling principles.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality accessibility and scalability.
Support machine learning and analytical initiatives in the insurance domain.
Monitor troubleshoot and enhance existing data infrastructure.

About You

3 - 5 years hands-on Data Engineering experience.
Strong expertise in Azure Databricks.
Proven experience working with Oracle database environments.
Solid SQL and data modeling capabilities.
Experience in insurance or broader financial services is advantageous.
Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently in a remote-first setup.
Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.