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Sanlam is recruiting for Graduate: Junior Data Engineer

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Sanlam Group is recruiting and invite recent Bachelor’s or Master’s graduates to apply for the Graduate: Junior Data Engineer role.

  • Location: Bellville, Western Cape, South Africa
  • Closing Date: 30 August 2023

We are seeking a highly motivated and talented Junior Data Engineer to join our data warehouses and analytics team.

As a Junior Data Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting the design, development, and maintenance of data pipelines that can ingest and persist large volumes of data. You will work closely with our experienced team members to learn and apply best practices in big data processing.

If you’re a graduate with a passion for big data processing and a desire to learn and grow in a dynamic team environment, we want to hear from you!

Apply today with your CV and cover letter and take the first step towards a fulfilling career as a Junior Data Engineer with us!

What will you do?

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with data scientists and data analysts to understand business requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
  • Build, test, and deploy scalable data processing systems.
  • Assist in troubleshooting data pipeline issues and optimizing performance.

  • Learn and contribute to the design and implementation of our cloud strategy, taking into account the differences between an on-premises environment and a cloud environment.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in big data processing.

What will make you successful in this role?

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong understanding of computer science fundamentals and programming concepts.
  • Knowledge of databases, SQL, and data modelling.

  • Familiarity with big data processing technologies such as HDFS and Cloudera, as well as scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Perl.
  • Familiarity with Spark or similar environments is a plus.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  • Willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
     

Personal Attributes

  • Interpersonal savvy – Contributing independently
  • Decision quality – Contributing independently
  • Plans and aligns – Contributing independently
  • Optimises work processes – Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping  our employees to realise their worth.

Through its four business clusters – Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Emerging Markets, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

  • Being resilient – Contributing independently
  • Collaborates – Contributing independently
  • Cultivates innovation – Contributing independently
  • Customer focus – Contributing independently
  • Drives results – Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers. 

Closing Date : 30 August 2023


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