Junior Data Engineer (NM)

Pay

On application

Type

Permanent

Sector

IT & Internet

Closes

in 18 days

Recruiter

Mediro ICT · All jobs at Mediro ICT

About the role

Our client in Pretoria is recruiting for a Junior Data Engineer to join their team.

You will join a high-performing, collaborative team utilizing the Scrum framework, keeping a strong focus on

quality standards and operational excellence across our ecosystem.

• Develop SQL Scripts: Design high-quality views, data extractions, and validations, handling precise manipulations (inserts, updates, deletes) and migrations.
• Database Engineering: Write, test, and manage robust Stored Procedures, automate complex data imports, and manage database backups and restores.
• Performance Tuning: Conduct proactive query planning and optimization alongside MS SQL database engine installations, updates, and configuration of automated SQL jobs.
• Stack Integration: Connect distinct engineering layers and integrate varying technologies to support clean, maintainable technical services.
• Innovation: Continually evaluate current schemas and suggest modern database paradigms to optimize resource allocation and crime trend tracking.

What they're looking for

The Essentials (Must-Haves):

• A completed Matric / Grade 12.
• A relevant tertiary degree or a Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) certification.
• Strong practical SQL scripting experience, focusing on relational database fundamentals and ERD diagrams.
• Excellent administration, communication, and team-oriented collaboration skills.

The Game-Changers (Highly Advantageous):

• Familiarity with Microsoft SQL Server 2016+ as well as MySQL and Postgres environments.
• Basic technical skills in A+ and N+ networking fundamentals.
• Exposure to handling database integrations and managing data migrations across multiple concurrent projects.
• Familiarity with Java-first software ecosystems and basic programming paradigms.