Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town

Technology logistics platform focused on efficient moving services across UK, Ireland and Europe, founded in 2009.
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
101 - 500 Employees
5+ years of experience
Logistics
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Description For Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town

AnyVan, founded in 2009, is revolutionizing the logistics industry with its innovative technology platform aimed at creating the world's most efficient logistics solution. As a Senior Data Engineer in Cape Town, you'll join a company that's achieved significant milestones, including securing the largest funding round for a UK tech logistics company from Vitruvian Partners.

The role sits within the data engineering team, which is on a mission to build a secure, resilient, and cost-effective data platform that democratizes analytics across the organization. This is an exciting opportunity as the company is at the beginning of its data journey, allowing you to shape and implement best practices alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic environment.

You'll work with modern tools and technologies including Fivetran, Snowflake, dbt, Tableau, Airflow, Python, and various AWS services. The position requires strong technical skills in SQL, data platform management, and cloud technologies, combined with a practical approach to problem-solving and automation.

The company offers an attractive benefits package including medical aid contributions, pension fund, and various lifestyle perks. With a hybrid working model requiring 2-3 days in the office, you'll be part of a collaborative culture that values in-person interaction while maintaining flexibility. AnyVan's commitment to sustainability, having saved enough miles to travel 1,185 times around the world and reducing 8520 tonnes of carbon annually, makes this an opportunity to contribute to both technological innovation and environmental impact.

Join a team of approximately 300 professionals in a company that's not only transforming the moving experience but also prioritizing employee growth and well-being. The role offers the perfect blend of technical challenges, professional development, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a rapidly growing organization.

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Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town

  • Design, implement and maintain a Data Warehouse
  • Administer tools and systems (security, access control, performance)
  • Help Software Engineering Teams understand feature performance
  • Support BI team in promoting self-service datasets
  • Implement automation through Infrastructure As Code and scripting
  • Ensure data quality and consistency
  • Handle ingestion of new data sources to data warehouse

Requirements For Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town

Python
  • Strong proficiency in SQL for data manipulation and query optimisation
  • Experience running Data Platforms to support Production workloads
  • Coding skills in Python, Java, or Scala
  • Understanding of data modelling, normalisation, and schema design
  • Strong understanding of Git
  • Experience working with Cloud Platforms (AWS preferred)
  • Understanding of Infrastructure As Code (Terraform preferred)
  • Experience of Data Security best practices and Data Privacy laws
  • Ability to commute to offices 2-3 days a week

Benefits For Senior Data Engineer - Cape Town

Medical Insurance
401k
  • 20 days holiday plus public holidays and Christmas Eve
  • ZAR1,000 per month towards medical aid with Momentum or Discovery
  • Pension Fund with 5% employee and 5% employer contributions
  • Free transport after 7pm
  • Car park space
  • In-house barista and free fruit daily
  • Thursday and Friday drinks and regular social activities
  • Quarterly performance awards with prizes
  • Annual performance awards

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