Cape Town, South Africa | Posted on 22/04/2026

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.

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
  • Troubleshooting and improving production data processes

What You Bring

  • 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)

Bonus Skills (Nice to Have)

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