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Senior Data Engineer & Architect
Job Location:
Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Yearly Salary:
ZAR 840000 - 840000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
17 September 2026 (9 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
15 December 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Looking for more freedom to innovate influence technical direction and build solutions that truly matter My client is searching for a Senior Data & ML Engineer who wants the autonomy to architect enterprise-scale data platforms drive AI innovation and make a lasting impact in a complex technology-driven environment.
Job Description:
Take ownership of large-scale data and machine learning platforms shaping architecture standards and technical strategy. This is an opportunity to enjoy the freedom to solve complex challenges influence decision-making and build AI-ready solutions that power business success.
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 7-10 years experience in Data Engineering Data Platform Development or a similar senior-level role
- Strong SQL and Python expertise with extensive ETL/ELT and data modelling experience
- Proven experience owning platform architecture and driving technical standards
- Strong Machine Learning and MLOps experience in production environments
- Experience designing scalable resilient and secure data ecosystems
- Deep understanding of data governance security and platform reliability
- Ability to lead technical discussions and influence stakeholders across the business
- Strong mentoring skills with a passion for elevating engineering teams
- Experience with orchestration tools such as Airflow Prefect or Azure Data Factory advantageous
Qualification:
- Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Engineering Mathematics or a related field
- Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-scale data architecture and platform initiatives
- Strong track record of building and deploying machine learning solutions at scale
- Experience working with modern cloud-based data platforms and AI-enabled technologies
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