Description:
Our client. a renowned organization in the Information Technology sector is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a dynamic Big Data Engineering Lead to be based in Johannesburg, South Africa.MAIN PURPOSE FOR THE ROLE:To lead the technical delivery team, using experience to deliver right sized and well architected solutions to meet targets.To demonstrate solidly grounded experience working in Azure to understand the available technology choices and selectively implement services safely and securely.To demonstrable experience working with the technologies and processes, such as Data Bricks, Python, Unity catalog, DevOps (CI/CD) and Plotly.To lead data Scientists, within the companys Data Services team or those that work for their strategic partners and clients.KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: At minimum a bachelors degree in computer science or another closely related discipline,At least 5-8 years of working experience in a related field.Proven work experience as a senior data engineer, or as a Data Engineering Lead Strong Data Bricks and Python skills are a must. SQL skills as an alternative to Python will also be consideredPossess solidly grounded understanding of how big data solutions / NoSQL solutions differ from standard data solutions and the ability to explain why choices made might be different.Possess extensive experience in working with cloud services: Azure, AWS, or GCP.Highly honed communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.Ability to ensure consistent Client Services relationship building with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth business processing.Ability to develop new improved processes and to facilitate discussions with external and internal stakeholders.Be strongly committed to Client experience.Have working knowledge to enable business communications between business areas.Acumen to effectively participate and contribute to a culture that builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback, and provides exceptional client service.Ability to establish trust and creditability with respect to Data in the financial market.Ability to develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues, peers, and stakeholders.Ability to continuously develop own expertise in terms of professional, industry, and legislation knowledge.Solidly grounded knowledge to contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing, and implementation of new ideas.Ability to work proactively and independently to deliver precise and accurate work.Ability to take ownership of driving personal career development.Acumen to demonstrate working with a strictly agile project methodology, including breaking down features and user stories for the team of data engineers into appropriately sized deliverables and where required, defining standards, performing code reviews, and validating for quality.Ability to display an inquisitive, detailed-orientated na
16 Apr 2024;
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gumtree.co.za