Data Engineer Level 2
Derivco
Durban, Cape Town, South Africa
Salary not specified - Full-time
Job Description
About the Role
Are you passionate about turning data into powerful business insights? Join Derivco's Advanced Data Products Team and help build scalable, cloud-based data solutions that drive smarter decision-making across the business.
Responsibilities
- As a Data Engineer Level 2 , you'll design, build, and maintain modern data platforms and pipelines that ensure data is reliable, accessible, and ready for analytics.
- What We're Looking For
- Why Derivco?
- Work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complex data challenges, and help shape platforms used by millions globally. Join a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and career growth.
- Developing scalable ELT pipelines using SQL, Python, dbt, AWS, and Snowflake
- Building and optimising data models and data products
- Integrating new data sources for analytics and reporting
- Implementing data quality, monitoring, and observability solutions
- Supporting production pipelines and platform automation
- Collaborating with Data Scientists, Analytics Engineers, and business stakeholders
- Troubleshooting and resolving data-related issues
- Contributing to engineering best practices and code reviews
- 3-5 years' experience in Data Engineering or a related field
- Strong SQL and Python skills
- Hands-on experience with dbt , Snowflake , and AWS
- Experience with Airflow (or similar orchestration tools)
- Understanding of data warehousing and modern data modelling practices
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Infrastructure as Code
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with large-scale data platforms
- Exposure to cloud migrations and platform modernisation
- Knowledge of data governance, observability, or streaming technologies
- Agile and DevOps experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with large-scale data platforms
- Exposure to cloud migrations and platform modernisation
- Knowledge of data governance, observability, or streaming technologies
- Agile and DevOps experience
- Why Derivco?
- Work with cutting-edge technologies, solve complex data challenges, and help shape platforms used by millions globally. Join a collaborative team that values innovation, continuous learning, and career growth.
- Location:
- Durban
- Ready to build the future of data with us? Apply today!
