Data Engineer / SQL Developer (Cape Town)

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer / SQL Developer to join a fast-paced, modern data environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, agile team building and supporting enterprise-scale data solutions that power critical business decision-making.

Location:
Cape Town (Hybrid / On-site depending on team requirements)

About the Role

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust data solutions across SQL Server and Azure-based technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle — from data ingestion and transformation to reporting and analytics — while ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.

You will work closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions in a dynamic agile environment.

Requirements

What You’ll Be Doing

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  Developing and optimising high-quality SQL code and database solutions
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  Building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using SSIS and Azure Data Factory
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  Supporting and enhancing existing data workflows and reporting systems
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  Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
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  Ensuring data integrity, validation, and reliability across systems
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  Working within an Agile SDLC environment
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  Implementing CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps
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  Troubleshooting and improving production data processes

What You Bring

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  5–10 years’ experience in SQL development, database engineering, and Microsoft data technologies
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  Strong hands-on experience with:
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    SQL Server (2016 or newer)
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    SSIS, SSRS, SSAS
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    Azure Data Factory
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    Azure DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
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  Solid Power BI experience (reports, dashboards, semantic models)
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  Strong understanding of SDLC and agile delivery environments
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  Experience with data troubleshooting, optimisation, and performance tuning
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  Strong scripting ability (advantageous)

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

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  Azure Synapse Analytics
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  Microsoft Fabric
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  Logic Apps / PowerApps
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  Advanced scripting (Python / PowerShell)