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Our client is seeking a seeking a versatile Data Engineer / Data Scientist to drive data-driven insights. This onsite role involves end-to-end data lifecycle management: building robust data pipelines, developing advanced analytical and ML/AI solutions, and creating impactful dashboards and reports for both internal and external stakeholders. The ideal candidate will transform raw data from diverse sources (web, social, internal systems) into actionable intelligence.

Responsibilities:

• Data pipeline and modeling: Design, build, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines from various sources. Develop and optimize data models and schemas for consumption by BI, ML, and AI applications.
• Dashboarding and reporting: Create interactive dashboards (e.g., Power BI) and comprehensive client reports, visualizing key trends and insights.
• Machine learning and AI: Identify opportunities, develop, and deploy predictive models and AI solutions.
• Querying and analysis: Utilize advanced SQL and NoSQL for complex data extraction, manipulation, and analysis.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver data solutions that align with business goals.

Qualifications and experience:

• A relevant degree in a quantitative field (e.g. Computer science, Data science, Statistics)
• Technical stack:
• Programming: Strong Python (Pandas, NumPy, Scikit-learn, TensorFlow/PyTorch).
• Query languages: Expertise in latest SQL dialects (e.g., T-SQL, PostgreSQL) and experience with NoSQL .
• Cloud platforms: Hands-on experience with latest Microsoft Azure (Data Factory, Databricks, Synapse, ML) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) (BigQuery, Dataflow, Vertex AI).
• BI tools: Extensive experience with Power BI, Tableau, or Looker Studio for dashboarding.
• Data technologies: Understanding of data warehousing/lake concepts.
• Project experience: Proven track record of completed data engineering/science projects

The reference number  for this position is NG60705 which is a p ermanent onsite position based in Johannesburg offering a salary of R500k to R600k per annum, negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on e-merge.co.za or call her for a chat on to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? e-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge IT website for more great positions.

We believe data isn’t just numbers – it’s the story of your business waiting to be told We build clever, lean, data-driven systems for humans – not just machines.

And we’re looking for a Data Analytics Engineer who gets that data is only useful when it’s accessible, understandable.

Requirements:

• Experience in the telecoms industry
• Infrastructure as code experience. (terraform and Pulumi)
• Experience working in a scale up/dynamic consulting environment
• Exposure to accounting concepts
• 5+ years’ experience in data analytics, data engineering, or related technical roles, with significant hands-on coding in Python, PySpark, Notebook and SQL. Proven experience working on data integration projects (ETL, data pipelines, APIs)
• Proven ability to build and support data integration pipelines (ETL, dataflows, APIs) at scale
• Proven ability to build and deploy Data pipelines to Cloud production environments using automated CI/CD pipelines
• Strong experience with modern analytics platforms (Databricks, Delta Lake, cloud storage); experience with relational databases and data modelling is a plus. Experience in Agile/Scrum environments
• Strong experience in working with cloud-based environment (Azure, AWS)
• Track record of translating business logic and requirements into production-grade, testable code. Experience working with data analytics tools and platforms (e.g., Power BI, SuperSet, Tableau, Looker, Grafana)
• Solid grasp of data quality, data validation, and monitoring concepts
• Strong communication skills—able to present technical logic and results to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience in Agile/Scrum environments and working collaboratively with both business and engineering teams

Reference Number for this position is GZ60747 which is a contract REMOTE position offering a cost to company salary of R1.4m per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Garth on or call him on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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Overview

Join a multinational financial services team as a Data Analyst/Engineer focused on Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Help shape and enforce robust data solutions for banking operations, with relocation from South Africa to Málaga.

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain

Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)

• Design data models, processes, and quality control frameworks
• Define and enforce data governance and validation rules
• Assess and approve functional designs for project deployment
• Collaborate with cross-border tech and business teams
• Deliver insights through structured SQL queries and architecture design

• 3+ years in IT and data-centric environments
• Strong command of SQL and data architecture principles
• Experience in CIB, including FX, global banking, and trade processes
• Exposure to data governance tools and frameworks
• Technical degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or similar
• Laptop and reliable internet access

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Overview

Join a multinational financial services team as a Data Analyst/Engineer focused on Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Help shape and enforce robust data solutions for banking operations, with relocation from South Africa to Málaga.

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain

Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)

• Design data models, processes, and quality control frameworks
• Define and enforce data governance and validation rules
• Assess and approve functional designs for project deployment
• Collaborate with cross-border tech and business teams
• Deliver insights through structured SQL queries and architecture design

• 3+ years in IT and data-centric environments
• Strong command of SQL and data architecture principles
• Experience in CIB, including FX, global banking, and trade processes
• Exposure to data governance tools and frameworks
• Technical degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or similar
• Laptop and reliable internet access

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Overview

Join a multinational financial services team as a Data Analyst/Engineer focused on Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Help shape and enforce robust data solutions for banking operations, with relocation from South Africa to Málaga.

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain

Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)

• Design data models, processes, and quality control frameworks
• Define and enforce data governance and validation rules
• Assess and approve functional designs for project deployment
• Collaborate with cross-border tech and business teams
• Deliver insights through structured SQL queries and architecture design

• 3+ years in IT and data-centric environments
• Strong command of SQL and data architecture principles
• Experience in CIB, including FX, global banking, and trade processes
• Exposure to data governance tools and frameworks
• Technical degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or similar
• Laptop and reliable internet access

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Overview

Join a multinational financial services team as a Data Analyst/Engineer focused on Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Help shape and enforce robust data solutions for banking operations, with relocation from South Africa to Málaga.

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain

Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)

• Design data models, processes, and quality control frameworks
• Define and enforce data governance and validation rules
• Assess and approve functional designs for project deployment
• Collaborate with cross-border tech and business teams
• Deliver insights through structured SQL queries and architecture design

• 3+ years in IT and data-centric environments
• Strong command of SQL and data architecture principles
• Experience in CIB, including FX, global banking, and trade processes
• Exposure to data governance tools and frameworks
• Technical degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or similar
• Laptop and reliable internet access

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting

Overview

Join a multinational financial services team as a Data Analyst/Engineer focused on Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB). Help shape and enforce robust data solutions for banking operations, with relocation from South Africa to Málaga.

Location: Remote (SA-based) initially, then relocation to Málaga, Spain

Contract Type: Daily Rate Contract (Pre-Relocation)

• Design data models, processes, and quality control frameworks
• Define and enforce data governance and validation rules
• Assess and approve functional designs for project deployment
• Collaborate with cross-border tech and business teams
• Deliver insights through structured SQL queries and architecture design

• 3+ years in IT and data-centric environments
• Strong command of SQL and data architecture principles
• Experience in CIB, including FX, global banking, and trade processes
• Exposure to data governance tools and frameworks
• Technical degree in Engineering, Mathematics, or similar
• Laptop and reliable internet access

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Staffing and Recruiting