This job is for a Data Engineer at Badger Holdings, based in George, Western Cape. You will work on-site to help build and improve the company’s new data platform. The role is perfect for someone who enjoys solving technical problems, working with data, and seeing their work used across the business.

You will design and build strong data pipelines that collect and combine information from different sources. This includes creating reliable systems that move data from old systems to a modern cloud-based setup. You will develop clear data models using tools like dbt to ensure the data is easy to understand and use.

Your work will involve ensuring data accuracy and usefulness for reporting and advanced analysis. You will set up checks to catch errors early, monitor data quality, and create alerts for any issues. Additionally, you will help transition the company from outdated systems to a new, cloud-based platform using tools like Estuary, Snowflake, and Google Cloud Platform.

You will work closely with analysts, data scientists, and business teams to understand their needs and deliver practical solutions. This includes writing clean code, testing thoroughly, and following best practices like continuous integration and code reviews. You will also help document processes and support junior engineers as they grow in their roles.

Requirements:
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, or a related field.
- At least four years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.
- Strong SQL skills, including complex queries and optimizations.
- Experience with Python or another programming language for data tasks and automation.
- Experience building data pipelines in cloud environments like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Hands-on work with modern data warehouses like Snowflake.
- Knowledge of data transformation tools like dbt, Airflow, or Dagster.
- Experience working with structured and semi-structured data formats like JSON and Parquet.
- Understanding of data governance, security, and quality practices.

Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent position with a market-related salary.
- Opportunity to shape the future of the company’s data platform.
- Work with modern tools and technologies.
- Collaborate with technical and business teams.
- Contribute to architecture decisions and mentor junior engineers.
- See the direct impact of your work across the business.