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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Data Engineer at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Senior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 29 Jun 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2641484 - Ref 878000021084299
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About the position

If you're excited by the challenge of turning raw data into powerful, scalable systems that drive real business impact, this role offers exactly that. You’ll be at the heart of designing and building the data infrastructure that enables smarter decision-making, automation, reporting, and innovation across our property and wealth investment businesses.

RequirementsTo qualify for this position, you need:

  • 3–5 years relevant experience in a data engineering or similar role.
  • Strong proficiency in Python (pandas or equivalent) and SQL.
  • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining ELT/ETL pipelines in production.
  • Strong experience with PostgreSQL — schema design and query optimisation.
  • Experience building backend services with Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Working knowledge of Docker and containerised deployments.
  • Experience with workflow automation/orchestration tools (n8n, Zapier, or similar).
  • Understanding of data modelling concepts and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality.
  • Experience integrating with Zoho CRM using Deluge and JavaScript.
  • Familiarity with low-code / AI automation platforms (Base44, n8n).
  • Experience using AI developer tools such as Claude Code and LLM-based assistants.
  • Front-end exposure (React, Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion) for building internal data tools.
  • Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment.
  • Background in financial services, or investment domains.
Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to:

Data Pipeline Development
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable ELT/ETL pipelines using Python and SQL against PostgreSQL.
  • Orchestrate and automate data workflows using n8n, Zapier, and scheduled Node.js services.
  • Ensure pipelines are reliable, idempotent, and monitored with appropriate alerting.
Data Infrastructure & Deployment
  • Containerise and deploy data services with Docker for consistent, reproducible environments.
  • Build and maintain backend data services in Node.js and TypeScript.
  • Optimise PostgreSQL performance, indexing, and resource usage for cost and speed.
Data Modelling & Warehousing
  • Design and implement data models and schemas in PostgreSQL to support analytics and reporting.
  • Apply dimensional and relational modelling best practices to support analytics use cases.
  • Collaborate with analysts to build and maintain transformation layers in SQL and Python.
Systems & CRM Integration
  • Integrate data across iGrow's core systems, with Zoho CRM as a key source of record.
  • Build and maintain Zoho integrations and automations using Deluge, JavaScript, and REST APIs.
  • Connect low-code and automation platforms (n8n, Zapier, Base44) into reliable, observable data flows.
Data Quality & Governance
  • Implement data quality checks, validation frameworks, and lineage tracking.
  • Contribute to data cataloguing and documentation efforts.
  • Enforce data security, access control, and compliance standards.
AI-Assisted Engineering & Continuous Improvement
  • Use AI tools such as Claude Code and LLMs to accelerate development, testing, and documentation.
  • Participate in code reviews and promote engineering best practices.
  • Stay current with data engineering trends and contribute to tooling and process improvements.


Desired Skills:

  • Data Modelling & Warehousing
  • Data Pipeline Development
  • Python

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Diploma

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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