Senior Data Engineer - JHB
First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026.
CASE FILE: THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING DATA
Attention, Data Detectives.
A leading international technology business is on the hunt for a Senior Data Engineer who can uncover hidden insights, track down data anomalies, and solve complex engineering mysteries before they become problems.
We need someone who thrives on following the clues, building intelligent systems, and ensuring every piece of data reaches its destination safely and efficiently.
Your Investigation Will Include:
Designing and building scalable ETL pipelines using Python and SQL
Tracking and integrating data from multiple API sources
Solving data quality issues and improving reliability across platforms
Building automated monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions
Working closely with engineers, stakeholders, and data specialists to crack complex business challenges
Optimising workflows and creating high-performance data infrastructure
The Ideal Detective Has:
- 7+ years' experience in Data Engineering
- Advanced Python development skills
- Strong SQL and database modelling expertise
- Experience with AWS, Azure or GCP
- Docker and/or Kubernetes experience
- REST API integration expertise
- CI/CD, Git and modern software engineering practices
- Proven ability to own projects from investigation to resolution
Bonus Clues:
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Helm)
- Data security, governance and compliance knowledge
- Event-driven architecture or streaming experience
- Exposure to AI technologies
What You'll Find:
- Work on innovative, globally scaled technology solutions
- Join a collaborative team of problem-solvers
- Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth
- Flexible hybrid work environment
- A culture that values both performance and people
Ready to Crack the Case?
If solving complex data mysteries excites you and you have the technical expertise to piece together the puzzle, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become the detective behind tomorrow's data-driven breakthroughs.