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Senior Consultant Data Engineer
Job Description
Senior Consultant Data Engineer
Technology
Senior Consultant Data Engineer
Must-haves:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 4+ years of experience in data engineering (or similar roles), including
- Proven track record of delivering data pipelines or data warehouse solutions that drive business value.
- Strong expertise in the Snowflake data platform, including understanding of performance tuning (clustering, query optimization) and core features like data sharing and time travel.
- Proficiency in SQL and a programming/scripting language (e.g. Python) for data processing and automation.
- Hands-on experience with modern ETL/ELT tools (e.g. Matillion, dbt, Snowflake Openflow) for building data pipelines. Familiarity with BI/analytics tools (e.g. Power BI or Tableau) is a plus for understanding end-to-end data flow.
- Solid grasp of data modeling principles (dimensional schemas, normalization) and experience implementing data warehouses or data lakes.
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS preferred) and experience integrating Snowflake in a cloud environment, including use of cloud-native data services.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a consulting/client-facing environment – you can collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders.
- Demonstrated technical leadership or mentorship experience – for example, guiding junior engineers or leading segments of projects – and a willingness to mentor others.
Nice-to-haves:
- Snowflake SnowPro Core certification (strongly preferred), as it validates your Snowflake expertise. (Advanced Snowflake certifications or a plan to obtain them are a plus.)
- Certifications in cloud platforms, e.g. AWS (Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect), demonstrating cloud proficiency.
- Prior experience in a consulting firm or client-facing data projects, showing your ability to deliver in a services environment.
Salt is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Job Information
Job Reference: JO-2509-356217
Salary: ZAR0.00 – ZAR600.00 per annum
Salary per: annum
Job Duration: 6 Months
Job Start Date: 13/10/2025
Job Industries: Technology
Job Locations: Cape Town
Job Types: Contract