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GoldenRule

Analytical Engineer

GoldenRule

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Intermediate position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 23 Jul 2026 by GoldenRule
  • Expires in 34 days
  • Job 2642902 - Ref GDR03803

About the position

Role Purpose


The Analytical Engineer is responsible for transforming complex, raw data into trusted, analytics-ready datasets that support business intelligence, advanced analytics, and enterprise decision-making. This role bridges data engineering and analytics by combining data modelling, data transformation, and governance expertise to deliver high-quality data products.


Key Responsibilities



  • Design and implement scalable data models using Data Vault and dimensional modelling methodologies.

  • Develop and maintain ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest, cleanse, and transform data into trusted analytical datasets.

  • Deliver analytics-ready data to support reporting, dashboards, AI, and advanced analytics initiatives.

  • Ensure data quality, governance, lineage, and compliance with enterprise standards.

  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, architects, data scientists, and delivery teams to translate business requirements into data solutions.

  • Contribute to Agile delivery teams, solution design, and continuous improvement of data engineering practices.

Minimum Requirements



  • Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.

    • Relevant Azure, Databricks, Microsoft Fabric, or cloud certifications are advantageous.



  • Experience

    • 5+ years' experience in Data Engineering, Analytics Engineering, or Data Warehousing.

    • Experience designing enterprise data models and building cloud-based analytics solutions.

    • Experience working within Agile project environments.

    • Consulting experience is advantageous.




 


Technical Skills



  • Essential

    • SQL and Python

    • Data Vault and Dimensional Modelling

    • ETL/ELT development

    • Azure Data Factory

    • Azure Databricks

    • Microsoft Fabric

    • Azure Synapse Analytics

    • Power BI

    • Data Warehousing

    • Data Governance and Quality Frameworks



  • Advantageous

    • Snowflake

    • Apache Spark

    • Microsoft Purview

    • Azure DevOps

    • DataOps and CI/CD

    • Streaming technologies (Kafka/Event Hub)




 


Key Competencies



  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving

  • Strong stakeholder engagement and communication

  • Attention to detail and data quality

  • Collaborative and client-focused mindset

  • Delivery-focused within Agile environments

  • Governance and compliance awareness


 


Success Measures



  • Delivery of trusted, analytics-ready datasets.

  • Implementation of scalable and reusable data models.

  • Adherence to enterprise data governance and quality standards.

  • Successful support of reporting, analytics, and AI initiatives.

  • Contribution to high-quality client delivery and data product development.


 

Desired Skills:

  • Systems Analysis
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Programming/configuration
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management

GoldenRule

About the agency

GoldenRule is positioned as a Strategic Resourcing Partner. We are IT Services company with a Total solution offering around staffing issues. We currently offer the following services: * Contracting of GoldenRule fulltime staff to our clients for in-house or external projects. * Permanent placements * Temporary placements to permanent placements * Allowing our fulltime employees to accept job offers from our clients to add further value. * All candidates are technically evaluated for each position. (GoldenRule makes use of an In-house evaluation methodology and Teckcheck) * Hosting learnerships. We hold the risk in developing junior resources. Ideal for AA candidates. * We are able to provided local, AA and international skills. * With international resources meticulous attention is given to Work Permit issues and the relocation of our employees. GoldenRule has an attentive program for relocation and integration of our employees into South Africa. This includes accommodation in furnished guesthouses, transport to and from work, assistance with various forms of finance and obtaining banking products etc.

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