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Luxury is in our DNA. We are the leading strategic partner for luxury & lifestyle brands.
Data Engineer
Location
South Africa
Posted
138 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Data Engineer
DLG (Digital Luxury Group)
• Design and development of data processing, data cleansing, data transformation and QA scripts using Python and SQL • Operations, maintenance and enhancements of existing mission-critical data pipelines and ETLs • Monitoring and regular maintenance of data pipelines, ensuring data reliability and quality standards • Enhancements to meet evolving business requirements • Optimization of ETLs for performance • Migration of legacy data pipelines into more a scalable architecture • Typical data engineering responsibilities including SQL database design, maintenance and optimization • Fetching datasets from external data sources: REST API, JSON or CSV • Performing data migrations and batch data updates • Exploratory projects including Analysis of various datasets to support business requirements • Developing Proof-of-concept of new data pipelines • Working with other data team members to complete common deliverables and provide technical expertise
Job Requirements
- Graduate in Computer Science, Information Systems, Statistics, Mathematics, or related fields
- At least 2 years relevant experience in data engineering, database or ETL development
- Excellent skills in Python (pandas, numpy)
- Excellent skills in SQL and database design/development
- Experience with ETL development and maintenance
- Ability to work independently and with team members from different backgrounds
- Strong result orientation and ownership
- Proficient in English (writing and speaking)
- Passionate about new technologies and innovation
Benefits
- Highly competitive package, above market rates for the right candidate
- Remote-friendly role with international team collaboration across Switzerland, the UK and China
- Direct exposure to senior leadership — no layers of middle management
- Opportunity to grow with a platform that's scaling across the luxury industry
- Wellbeing and learning support
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