Data Engineer (Entry)- Cloud Infrastructure, AWS, Snowflake

We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Entry-Level Data Engineer to join a dynamic DevOps team responsible for developing, maintaining and supporting enterprise data and ordering applications. The successful candidate will have a foundational understanding of data engineering, cloud infrastructure and software development, with practical exposure to Python, SQL and Snowflake. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career IT professional with 1–2 years of experience to develop their technical capabilities while contributing to enterprise-level technology solutions in a collaborative, Agile environment.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Snowflake

• Python

• Git / GitHub and GitHub Actions

• Azure DevOps

• SQL Scripting

• Cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, S3 and Lambda

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

Build and Deployment:

• AWS CI/CD (CodePipeline, etc.)

• Version Control (Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Nexus)

• Containerisation

SDLC Methodologies:

• Agile

• Scrum

• Kanban

• XP

Security Management and Testing:

• Static, interactive and dynamic security testing tools

• Implementation of technical lifecycle measures

• Managing security findings and vulnerabilities (e.g. Wiz findings)

• Patching

Operations and Release Management:

• Ability to take over operational tasks and responsibilities

• Change and Release Management

• Test Automation

Container Management:

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• ArgoCD

ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

• Snowflake

• Python

• Git / GitHub and GitHub Actions

• Azure DevOps

• SQL Scripting

• Cloud infrastructure, particularly AWS, S3 and Lambda

ADVANTAGEOUS SKILLS:

Build and Deployment:

• AWS CI/CD (CodePipeline, etc.)

• Version Control (Git, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Nexus)

• Containerisation

SDLC Methodologies:

• Agile

• Scrum

• Kanban

• XP

Security Management and Testing:

• Static, interactive and dynamic security testing tools

• Implementation of technical lifecycle measures

• Managing security findings and vulnerabilities (e.g. Wiz findings)

• Patching

Operations and Release Management:

• Ability to take over operational tasks and responsibilities

• Change and Release Management

• Test Automation

Container Management:

• Docker

• Kubernetes

• ArgoCD

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be part of a DevOps team responsible for the development and maintenance of central ordering applications.

• Develop solutions independently and deliver assigned tasks within agreed timelines.

• Provide support for existing solutions, including DevOps support.

• Be willing and able to participate in after-hours, weekend and public holiday standby duties according to rotational schedules.

• Participate in all relevant Agile ceremonies.

• Engage with end users to understand business requirements.

• Contribute to the refinement and sizing of user stories.

• Develop system solutions in line with quality and delivery requirements.

• Identify risks and impediments and proactively resolve or escalate them to the relevant stakeholders.

• Review and present proposed system solutions to the Product Owner.

• Comply with code compliance, unit testing standards and established development practices.

• Prepare system and technical documentation in accordance with ISO standards.

• Proactively share knowledge with members of the same or other teams.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by the Agile Working Model (AWM) Charter or department management.

• 1–2 years' experience in a Developer or Engineer role.

• IT Degree, Diploma or equivalent relevant experience.

• Experience in implementing and monitoring technical solutions.

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are invited to submit their updated CVs to: [email protected]