21 Data Pipeline jobs in South Africa

At
X, bigly labs
, we're Dis-Chem's high-performance innovation hub, where bold ideas meet data, design, and radical customer focus. Our mission is simple:
power the future of healthcare
by lowering costs, improving outcomes, and unlocking new possibilities. We're driven by one big question:
How do we use data + technology today to create healthier lives tomorrow?
Here, we don't just imagine the future,
we build it
. From cutting-edge digital solutions to smarter, patient-focused experiences, we're reimagining health tech to make breakthroughs possible.

Welcome to
X, bigly labs.
This is healthcare, reimagined.

From retail and pharmacy to clinics, insurance and beyond, we're applying machine learning and smart systems to reimagine healthcare pathways and create personalised experiences at scale. Here, your work doesn't sit in a notebook or on a whiteboard. It becomes real. It shapes decisions. It improves lives. And we do it all the Bigly way, questioning, challenging, and building audaciously, together.

We are seeking a visionary
Data Engineering and Architecture Lead
to lead the design, development, and optimisation of our enterprise data ecosystem. This role is responsible for building scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms that power analytics, AI, and operational excellence across Dischem and its affiliated businesses. You will be the architect of our data assets by ensuring that our data infrastructure is not only robust and compliant, but also agile enough to support innovation in healthcare, retail, insurance, and beyond.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR?
Minimum

• Bachelor's degree (or the equivalent) in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
• 7+ years of experience in data engineering or architecture, with 3+ years in a leadership role
• Deep expertise in SQL, Python or/and Spark, Cloud platforms (Azure or AWS) and cloud-native tools (e.g. DataBricks)
• Proven experience designing, implementing scaling enterprise data platforms using the Medallion Architecture
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance frameworks
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Advantageous

• Experience in healthcare, retail, or insurance data ecosystems
• Familiarity with data mesh, lakehouse architecture and real-time data processing
• Certifications in cloud architecture or data engineering

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Data Engineering Leadership
• Platform Enablement & Innovation
• Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
• Enterprise Data Architecture
• Data Engineering Leadership
• Platform Enablement & Innovation
• Financial & Vendor Management

WHO YOU ARE?

• Structured thinking and systems problem-solving
• Commercial fluency and ability to articulate value levers
• Strategic clarity balanced with practical execution
• Able to co-create solutions with technical teams
• Influences without authority and facilitates decision forums
• Drives initiatives independently with high standards of quality

Our values aren't just ideals, they're the through-lines in how we think, build, and make decisions that impact real lives. From bold experimentation in digital solutions to platforms built on integrity, we're shaping a culture designed for
progress that lasts
. It's a culture that
designs for the future
, asks better questions, and answers them with care, urgency, and systems that scale.

Think you've got the energy, the curiosity, and the guts? Stay close
b
igly things are ahead.

We’re building the next-generation data backbone for a dynamic organisation.

We create scalable, secure, cloud-first platforms that power analytics, AI, and business intelligence across the enterprise.

Currently searching for a Data Engineering and Architecture Lead with deep AWS Cloud expertise and a passion for solving complex data challenges.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field
• 10+ years’ experience in data engineering or architecture
• 5+ years leadership experience
• 5+ years architectural experience
• Proven experience with AWS services (S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, EMR, Athena)
• Expertise in SQL, Python, and ETL/ELT development
• Knowledge of data modelling (Kimball, Data Vault) and data governance
• Leadership experience managing technical teams

Responsibilities:

• Lead design and implementation of enterprise data architecture and integration strategies
• Build and manage scalable, high-performance data pipelines
• Ensure data availability and quality to support analytics, BI, and AI initiatives
• Collaborate with business and technology teams to translate requirements into solutions
• Define best practices, enforce standards, and mentor a team of data engineers

Reference number for this position is GZ60852 which is a permanent position based in Melrose Arch offering a cost to company salary of R1.8m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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The role of the Senior Data Integration Analyst encompasses many activities, including (but not limited to):

• Designing and implementing advanced data integration pipelines and ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes.
• Managing complex integrations across multiple systems and platforms to ensure seamless data flow.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand and define data integration requirements.
• Overseeing data governance and ensuring data integrity throughout integration processes.
• Mentoring, providing technical guidance and support.
• Troubleshooting and optimizing integration workflows for performance and reliability.

Minimum Qualification:

A Degree in Information Communication Technology (ICT) field incorporating (but not limited to) Computer Science or Software Engineering or Information Systems.

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years' experience working with SQL, ETL, APIs; 3 years in data integration and agile-scrum environment within enterprise organisations of >1000 users.

Design and implement advanced integration pipelines and ETL processes

Seamless Dataflow - Manage complex integrations to ensure seamless data flow

Collaboratewith stakeholders to define and understand data integration requirements

For senior roles:

Oversee data Governance and data integrity

Mentor in technical integration and troubleshoot to optimise integration performance

Degree in Information Communication( ICT related, Computer Science, Information Systems)

3 Years experience in ETL, SQL and API's, Integration and Analyses

Experience working in a large enterprise with at least a 1000 user headcount and multiproject environment

2-3 years experience in web-based application environments and Microsoft Office professional

Experience definingand implementing product/integration requirements in a Sprint, Scrum/Agile environment

Use of Integration tools such asAzure Data Factory, Informatica, or Talend

Between 3 - 5 Years

Job Description:

Job Title: Senior Data Integration Engineer (Salesforce, Databricks & MuleSoft)

Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Contract

Contract Tenure: 6 to 12 months

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Data Integration Engineer to architect, build, and manage the data pipelines that power our customer intelligence ecosystem. In this critical role, you will be the subject matter expert responsible for designing and implementing robust integrations between our core platforms: Salesforce Data Cloud, Databricks, and MuleSoft.

You will be responsible for creating a seamless flow of data, enabling advanced analytics, and empowering our business to activate real-time customer insights. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert who can translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance technical solutions.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of professional experience
  in a data engineering, integration development, or data architecture role.
• Proven hands-on experience with MuleSoft:
  Demonstrable expertise in designing, building, and managing APIs using the Anypoint Platform (API-led connectivity, DataWeave, connectors).
• Strong proficiency in Databricks:
  Hands-on experience developing data pipelines using
  PySpark
  , SQL, Delta Lake, and job orchestration.
• Demonstrable experience with Salesforce Data Cloud:
  In-depth knowledge of its data model, ingestion methods (Connectors, Ingestion API), identity resolution, segmentation, and activation capabilities.
• Expert SQL & Python Skills:
  Ability to write complex, efficient SQL queries and Python code for data manipulation and automation.
• Solid understanding of data modeling principles
  and experience designing and working with ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience working with major cloud platforms (
  AWS, Azure, or GCP
  ).

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications:
• Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant
• MuleSoft Certified Developer / Architect
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
• Experience with other Salesforce clouds (e.g., Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud).
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices in a data context.
• Familiarity with streaming data technologies (e.g., Kafka).

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Senior Data Integration Engineer to architect, build, and manage the data pipelines that power our customer intelligence ecosystem. In this critical role, you will be the subject matter expert responsible for designing and implementing robust integrations between our core platforms: Salesforce Data Cloud, Databricks, and MuleSoft.

You will be responsible for creating a seamless flow of data, enabling advanced analytics, and empowering our business to activate real-time customer insights. The ideal candidate is a hands-on expert who can translate complex business requirements into scalable, secure, and high-performance technical solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect Integration Solutions:
  Lead the design and architecture of data integration patterns and end-to-end data flows between source systems, MuleSoft, Databricks, and Salesforce Data Cloud.
• Develop MuleSoft APIs:
  Design, develop, and deploy reusable, API-led integration solutions using MuleSoft's Any point Platform to ingest data into the ecosystem and to syndicate data to downstream systems.
• Build Advanced Data Pipelines in Databricks:
  Implement complex data transformation, cleansing, and enrichment pipelines using PySpark and SQL within the Databricks Lakehouse Platform. Prepare and model data for ingestion into Salesforce Data Cloud and for advanced analytics use cases.
• Master Salesforce Data Cloud:
  Configure and manage Salesforce Data Cloud, including setting up data streams, performing data mapping and harmonization, defining identity resolution rules, and creating insightful calculated metrics.
• Enable Data Activation:
  Collaborate with marketing, sales, and service teams to build and activate complex audience segments from Salesforce Data Cloud for use in personalization and campaign execution.
• Ensure Governance and Performance:
  Implement data quality checks, error handling, and performance monitoring across all platforms. Ensure solutions adhere to data governance policies, security standards, and privacy regulations.
• Mentorship and Best Practices:
  Act as a senior technical resource for the team, establishing best practices for integration and data engineering. Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Stakeholder Collaboration:
  Work closely with business analysts, data scientists, and platform owners to gather requirements and deliver solutions that provide tangible business value.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6+ years of professional experience
  in a data engineering, integration development, or data architecture role.
• Proven hands-on experience with MuleSoft:
  Demonstrable expertise in designing, building, and managing APIs using the Any point Platform (API-led connectivity, Data Weave, connectors).
• Strong proficiency in Databricks:
  Hands-on experience developing data pipelines using
  PySpark
  , SQL, Delta Lake, and job orchestration.
• Demonstrable experience with Salesforce Data Cloud:
  In-depth knowledge of its data model, ingestion methods (Connectors, Ingestion API), identity resolution, segmentation, and activation capabilities.
• Expert SQL & Python Skills:
  Ability to write complex, efficient SQL queries and Python code for data manipulation and automation.
• Solid understanding of data modeling principles
  and experience designing and working with ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience working with major cloud platforms (
  AWS, Azure, or GCP
  ).

Preferred Qualifications

Certifications:

• Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant
• MuleSoft Certified Developer / Architect
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional
• Experience with other Salesforce clouds (e.g., Marketing Cloud, Sales Cloud).
• Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps practices in a data context.
• Familiarity with streaming data technologies (e.g., Kafka).