Job Description
Data Engineer / SQL Developer (Cape Town)

We are looking for a highly skilled Data Engineer / SQL Developer to join a fast-paced, modern data environment where innovation, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of everything we do.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a collaborative, agile team building and supporting enterprise-scale data solutions that power critical business decision-making.

Location: Cape Town (Hybrid / On-site depending on team requirements)

About the Role

You will play a key role in designing, developing, and maintaining robust data solutions across SQL Server and Azure-based technologies. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working across the full data lifecycle - from data ingestion and transformation to reporting and analytics - while ensuring high performance, reliability, and scalability.

You will work closely with developers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver high-quality data solutions in a dynamic agile environment.

Requirements
What You'll Be Doing

• Developing and optimising high-quality SQL code and database solutions
• Building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines using SSIS and Azure Data Factory
• Supporting and enhancing existing data workflows and reporting systems
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Ensuring data integrity, validation, and reliability across systems
• Working within an Agile SDLC environment
• Implementing CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps
• Troubleshooting and improving production data processes

• 5-10 years' experience in SQL development, database engineering, and Microsoft data technologies
• Strong hands-on experience with:
  • SQL Server (2016 or newer)
  • SSIS, SSRS, SSAS
  • Azure Data Factory
  • Azure DevOps & CI/CD pipelines
• Solid Power BI experience (reports, dashboards, semantic models)
• Strong understanding of SDLC and agile delivery environments
• Experience with data troubleshooting, optimisation, and performance tuning
• Strong scripting ability (advantageous)

• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Microsoft Fabric
• Logic Apps / PowerApps
• Advanced scripting (Python / PowerShell)