Description:

At OfferZen, the Senior Data Engineer will play a crucial role in establishing high-quality and sustainable data processing systems.
The position involves designing, implementing, and optimizing custom data ingestion pipelines.
The engineer will lead the configuration and management of off-the-shelf data integrations.
Responsibilities include developing and maintaining robust testing and monitoring frameworks for data pipelines.
The role requires establishing and enforcing data quality and governance standards.
The Senior Data Engineer will provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior data engineers.
Ensuring the scalability and performance of the data infrastructure is a key responsibility.
The engineer will contribute to the development of data-driven solutions and products.
The position also involves developing and improving data operations and systems.

Requirements:

A degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field is required.
Candidates must have 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
A proven track record of success in building and maintaining large-scale data systems is essential.
Strong leadership and communication skills are necessary for this position.
Candidates should demonstrate a care for efficiency and a passion for data and technology.
A collaborative and team-oriented mindset is important for fitting into the company culture.
The ideal candidate should be eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Being a team player who doesn’t give up is a valued trait for this role.
Expert knowledge of SQL, Python, and other relevant programming languages is required.
Strong experience in designing and building data pipelines and warehouses is necessary.
Candidates must be able to write performant data integrations via APIs.
A deep understanding of data quality and governance principles is essential.
Proven ability to lead technical projects and teams is required.
Understanding of CI/CD tools and DataOps is necessary.
Candidates should be able to transform and enrich data for consumption in machine learning models.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required.
Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) and data tools (e.g., Airflow, Spark) is necessary.

OfferZen promotes a fun and connected work environment with regular online events, show and tells, and a book club.
The company values authenticity, treating people with care and fostering low-ego behavior.
There is a strong emphasis on learning and continuous improvement, with opportunities to read books, listen to podcasts, and share expertise.
OfferZen supports a healthy work-life balance, allowing for fully remote work.
Employees receive 20 days of leave a year, which are available from the time of hire.
The role can be based locally or remotely, welcoming all applicants based in South Africa.