Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Personal & Private Banking

Location:

ZA, GP, Johannesburg, 5 Simmonds Street

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80441342A-0001

Date Posted:

6/30/2025







We are seeking a talented Data Engineer to join our team in Johannesburg, South Africa. As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining our data infrastructure to support advanced analytics and machine learning initiatives.



Develop and maintain scalable data pipelines to collect, process, and store large volumes of data

Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to understand data requirements and implement efficient data models

Design and implement ETL processes to transform raw data into meaningful insights

Optimize data systems for performance, reliability, and scalability

Implement data quality checks and monitoring systems to ensure data integrity

Develop and maintain documentation for data processes and architectures

Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and best practices in data engineering

Participate in code reviews and contribute to the improvement of our data engineering practices

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, or a related field

5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related field

Strong proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and SQL

Experience with big data technologies like Hadoop and Spark

Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and statistical modeling techniques

Familiarity with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong analytical and organizational abilities

Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Azure) is a plus

Understanding of data privacy and security practices

Knowledge of data governance principles

Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Data Analytics, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer) are preferred

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies:

Adopting Practical Approaches

Articulating Information

Checking Things

Developing Expertise

Documenting Facts

Embracing Change

Examining Information

Interpreting Data

Managing Tasks

Producing Output

Taking Action

Team Working

Technical Competencies:

Big Data Frameworks and Tools

Data Engineering

Data Integrity

Data Quality

IT Knowledge

Stakeholder Management (IT)

Please note:

All our recruitment processes comply with the applicable local laws and regulations. We will never ask for money or any from of payment as part of our recruitment process. If you experience this, please contact our Fraud line on +27 800222050 or TransactionFraudOpsSA@standardbank.co.za