Data Engineer (Contractor)
The Legends Agency Johannesburg
About Our Client
Our client is a specialist data and technology consultancy, delivering innovative solutions that empower financial services businesses to make smarter, faster decisions. With a strong focus on advanced analytics, AI integration, and cloud-first design, the team partners with leading insurers and financial institutions to drive transformation.They offer a collaborative, remote-first culture where your expertise will directly impact business outcomes.
The Role: Data Engineer (Contractor)
This contract role is key to designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, secure, and scalable data solutions for a leading insurance client. You'll work across modern data platforms and cloud environments, enabling accurate insights and supporting analytics and machine learning initiatives.The role is initially a 12-month contract, with strong potential to extend based on performance and project needs.
Key Responsibilities- Apply 35 years of experience as a Data Engineer to deliver robust, efficient data solutions.
- Develop, maintain, and optimize data pipelines using Azure Databricks.
- Integrate and manage Oracle databases to ensure optimal security and performance.
- Write and optimize SQL, applying strong data modeling principles.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data quality, accessibility, and scalability.
- Support machine learning and analytical initiatives in the insurance domain.
- Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance existing data infrastructure.
- 3 to 5 years of hands-on Data Engineering experience.
- Strong expertise in Azure Databricks.
- Proven experience working with Oracle database environments.
- Solid SQL and data modeling capabilities.
- Experience in insurance or broader financial services is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving mindset, with the ability to work independently in a remote-first setup.
- Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills.
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