Technical Data Developer

About the position

We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Technical Data Developer to support SAP data migration initiatives and ensure high levels of data accuracy, governance, and system integrity. This role plays a critical part in delivering reliable data extracts, supporting business users, and maintaining strong data quality standards across systems.

Duties & Responsibilities

Data Migration Support

• Assist with source-to-target mapping and validation of data fields.
• Ensure source extracts align with documented specifications and business rules.
• Support business users in reviewing data and troubleshooting errors.
• Analyse migration reports and proactively identify discrepancies for correction.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) where required.

Data Cleansing & Reconciliation- Process and monitor data cleansing requests in line with governance standards.- Investigate and resolve data issues in collaboration with Business Analysts.- Reconcile migrated data to source systems to ensure completeness and accuracy.- Escalate unresolved data discrepancies to relevant stakeholders.- Assist in generating data reports and dashboards to support validation activities.

Data Extract Development & Analysis- Develop and maintain data extracts using SAP Data Services (SAP DS) and SQL.- Review and validate extracts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity.- Work within a structured SDLC framework to develop and deploy solutions.- Maintain and update technical documentation related to data processes.

System Support & Monitoring- Set up and manage batch schedules; monitor jobs and resolve failures.- Identify system inefficiencies and propose enhancements or improvements.- Provide ongoing technical support for data-related applications.

Data Governance & Quality Assurance

• Contribute to the data governance framework, standards, and business rules.
• Ensure master data meets quality dimensions including accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity.
• Detect, report, and assist in remedying data inaccuracies promptly.

Desired Experience & Qualification- Matric- Relevant tertiary qualification (IT / Information Systems or similar)- Minimum 5 years' experience in SDLC and/or data analytics- Proven experience in data migration projects- Strong SAP Data Services (DS) and SQL experience

Desired Skills:

• data migration
• Data Cleansing
• Data Extract Development
• Data Governance

Desired Work Experience:

• 5 to 10 years

Desired Qualification Level:

• Degree