Data Engineer

Praesignis (Pty) Ltd Sandton, Gauteng

Contract Closes 13 Nov 2026 · Today

Sandton, Gauteng Contract Closes 13 Nov 2026

Praesignis (Pty) Ltd is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join their team in Sandton, Gauteng. This role is part of a compliance technology team within a top financial services company. You will work on building and improving data systems that help the business run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
- Write and improve SQL scripts, queries, and database logic to meet business needs.
- Create, update, and maintain SSIS packages and ETL workflows for data processing.
- Optimize SQL queries, ETL processes, and database performance.
- Develop and improve operational reports and dashboards for data analysis.
- Ensure data quality, validate information, and resolve issues.
- Monitor and support scheduled jobs and batch processes.
- Assist with testing (SIT/UAT), deployments, and production releases.
- Support data remediation, governance, and compliance projects.

Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or SQL programming.
- Strong hands-on experience with SQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
- Experience developing SSIS packages and understanding of ETL/ELT processes.
- Knowledge of database performance tuning, query optimization, and data warehousing.
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues related to data and ETL processes.
- Experience with testing (SIT/UAT) and production deployments.
- Strong grasp of data quality, validation, and reconciliation.
- Experience in banking or financial services, AML compliance, or platforms like NICE Actimize is a plus.

Offer Details:
- Contract position with potential for extension or conversion to permanent.
- Opportunity to work in a leading financial services company with a focus on compliance technology.