TRAFFIC Gauteng

Data Engineer: Build Scalable Pipelines & Analytics

FirstRand Namibia Limited

Job Description

A financial services company in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Engineer to optimize and enhance data pipeline architecture for cross-functional teams. The role requires 5+ years of experience and expertise in SQL and big data technologies. The Data Engineer will be tasked with building scalable systems that support analytics and operational efficiency while collaborating with different teams to meet data needs. Candidates should hold a relevant graduate degree and have strong project management skills.

About This Role

Career insights for Database Architects positions

Salary Benchmark
R24,300/month
R15,695 to R38,292/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Complex Problem Solving Critical Thinking Judgment and Decision Making Reading Comprehension Systems Analysis
Common Technologies
Amazon DynamoDB Elasticsearch (now Elastic) MongoDB Atlas Apache Hive Blackboard Learn IBM Db2 Django Angular

Job Overview

Date Posted
04 Apr 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Database Architects Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R24,300/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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