Data Engineer & Analytics Developer

DVT is one of the top software development companies on the continent. Our software engineers are consulting on cutting edge applications at the top companies in South Africa, as well as consulting globally. And we're searching for Data Engineer & Analytics Developer. 

The job role entails the following:

• Analysis and conversion of business requirements into technical specifications
• Data exploration and analysis
• Data modelling and ETL capabilities
• Solve data integration problems
• Development, testing and implementation of analytics solutions
• Reporting and data visualisation capabilities
• Solve complex data modelling and visualisation complications
• Manage and interact with clients and business stakeholders
• Translate technical concepts into business understanding and value
• Proficiency in at least two or more of the below tools:  SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, Cloudera and PowerBI, SAP Analytics

Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Qualifications       

BSc Computer Science, BSc Honours Computer Science, BSC Maths Statistics, BEng (all disciplines), BCom (Informatics preferred).  Or if direct entry proven experience in data & analytics and other relevant any qualifications (e.g. certifications in analytics technology platforms and techniques)

Desired Qualifications           

Certifications or Advanced degrees in Data Management, Data Engineering, Data Science, Data Analytics, and technology specific certifications

Technical Competencies

• Demonstrated project management skill
• Consulting skills
• Experience in drafting and presenting to clients
• Good report writing skills
• Sound financial knowledge and understanding
• Business acumen
• Programming Coding in variety of languages (SAS, SQL, R, Python etc.)
• Business Analysis (including business process mapping)
• Data Modelling
• Data Management
• Data Engineering (extractions, transformations, loading patterns)

Behavioural Competencies:

• Continuous learning mindset
• Curiosity
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Consistently delivers high quality work
• Ability to meet deadlines (reliable and dependable)
• Able to Multi-task
• Proven application of providing guidance to junior members of the project team
• Demonstrates readiness to take decisions
• Displays initiative and takes accountability for delivery of own work
• Supervises and monitors adherence to deadlines for self
• Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities as per their urgency and importance