Permanent Data Engineer II | FirstRand Vacancies
Job Description
FirstRand Vacancies – Data Engineer II
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Company: FirstRand
Job Type: Permanent
Job Sector: Information Technology
Data Engineer II | FirstRand
Job Description
To ensure effective movement, collection, integration, storage, and provisioning of data to meet business objectives through a sound understanding of business unit requirements and collaboration with stakeholders, including Enterprise Architecture, Database and Solution Architects, Business Intelligence Developers, Data Scientists, and Product Owners.
- Conduct hands-on profiling, documentation, and validation of client data.
- Execute remediation actions and install or update system components as required.
- Implement components and frameworks for automated deployments and task scheduling.
- Acquire and collect data via ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes into the Reservoir and Enterprise Data Warehouse, adhering to platform standards.
- Integrate data from multiple sources using enterprise data architecture to achieve business objectives.
- Develop and maintain physical data marts and databases.
- Automate data pipeline tasks for operational analytics deployment.
- Prepare and provision data for advanced analytical modeling by data scientists.
- Perform data quality assessments and implement monitors and alerts for system-wide quality assurance.
- Create and prepare change scripts for production implementation.
- Participate in architecture forums as needed.
- Utilize diverse data platform components and tools for enhanced service delivery.
- Define technical architecture requirements, design solutions, and oversee development, testing, and deployment.
- Learn from Subject Matter Experts on technical environments and tools.
- Support project rollouts and assist team members.
- Engage in planned developmental activities.
- Foster collaborative relationships within the area of specialization.
Qualification & Experience
- BCom/BSc in Computer Science or Information Technology.
- 3 to 5 years of relevant experience, including 2–3 years at a junior specialist level.
- Hands-on experience with Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) processes.
- Expertise in data integration for consumption use cases.
- Experience with Ab Initio is advantageous.
- DBA experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of data governance, quality, and security best practices.
- Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal skills.
- Strategic thinking and organizational awareness.
Job Details
Applications will not be accepted after 30/08/25. Submit applications before the closing date.
All appointments align with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank encourages the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. Candidates may voluntarily disclose disability information, which remains confidential unless legally required.
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Please note: This job posting may be closed at any time by the employer, either due to internal recruitment policies, legal requirements, or once a suitable candidate has been found. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.
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