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Data Engineer (SAS to Databricks)
Location: | Johannesburg |
Remote work: | Some remote work allowed |
Type: | Permanent |
Reference: | #NG60438 |
Company: | e-Merge IT Recruitment |
Responsibilities:
- Migrate and modernize legacy SAS data pipelines to scalable, cloud-based solutions in Databricks
- Design and implement ETL workflows using PySpark, Delta Lake, and Azure/AWS
- Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other engineers to ensure smooth data delivery
- Optimize data performance and drive automation in our data infrastructure
- Collaborate with actuarial, underwriting, finance, and analytics teams to deliver trusted data solutions
- Apply best practices in data modeling, quality, and governance aligned with financial regulatory standards
- Support the buildout of a Data Lakehouse on AWS, leveraging Delta Lake and Unity Catalogue
Experience and qualifications:
- 3+ years of hands-on experience with SAS (Base, Macros, EG)
- Proven experience with Databricks, PySpark, and SQL
- Familiarity with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP
- Strong understanding of data warehousing, ETL/ELT, and modern data lake architectures
- Passion for data modernization and continuous learning
- Experience with MLflow, Airflow, or dbt
- Knowledge of CI/CD and DevOps for data engineering
The reference number for this position is NG60438 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company of R800k – R1mil per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Nokuthula at e-merge.co.za or call her on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.
Are you ready for a change of scenery? e-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.
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Posted on 29 Apr 10:08, Closing date 28 Jun
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