Data Engineer Position at Capitec Bank Ltd – Stellenbosch
Capitec Bank Ltd · Stellenbosch, ZA
Closing Date: Not specified
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Organisation: Capitec Bank Ltd
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Employment Type: Full-time
Capitec Bank Ltd is seeking an energetic and self-motivated Data Engineer to join their team in Stellenbosch. This full-time, onsite position offers the opportunity to design, build, and maintain robust data platforms and infrastructure that drive data-driven decision-making across one of South Africa's leading banking institutions. If you possess advanced skills in SQL, Python, AWS, and Snowflake, and have a passion for creating efficient data solutions within the financial services sector, this role presents a compelling opportunity to contribute to a dynamic organisation that values innovation and service excellence.
About the Opportunity
The Data Engineer role at Capitec Bank Ltd is designed for professionals who thrive on building scalable and efficient data platforms that power critical business decisions. In this position, you will analyse business and system requirements, collaborate with Data Architects to develop solution design documentation, and construct the pipelines that ensure financial data flows reliably and efficiently throughout the organisation. This role sits at the intersection of technology and finance, requiring both technical expertise and an understanding of financial products and services.
As a Data Engineer, you will play a crucial role in maintaining and optimising the data infrastructure that supports Capitec's operations, working closely with cross-functional teams including finance and IT departments to understand business needs and deliver data-driven solutions that make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
The Data Engineer position involves a range of technical and collaborative responsibilities:
- Design, build, and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient data platforms and infrastructure
- Analyse business and system requirements to inform data engineering solutions
- Contribute to solution design documentation in collaboration with Data Architects
- Build and optimise data pipelines that ensure reliable and efficient flow of financial data
- Implement ETL pipeline design with appropriate error handling and recovery mechanisms
- Work with cross-functional teams across finance and IT to understand business needs
- Deliver data-driven solutions that support organisational decision-making
- Communicate technical progress and concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ensure data quality and governance implementation across platforms
Required Qualifications
Minimum Education
- Grade 12 National Certificate or Vocational qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Ideal Education
- Honours Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
Essential Knowledge and Technical Skills
Successful candidates must demonstrate comprehensive knowledge across several technical domains:
- Advanced SQL: Strong understanding of modelling principles and query optimisation techniques
- Snowflake: Practical working experience with this cloud data platform (deep expertise not required)
- AWS Cloud Data Services: Deep knowledge of Amazon Web Services data tools and platforms
- Data Processing: Understanding of batch processing concepts and basic stream processing
- ETL Pipeline Design: Including error handling and recovery mechanisms
- Data Architecture Patterns: Knowledge of data lake and data warehouse patterns
- Data Quality and Governance: Experience with implementation of data quality and governance frameworks
- Development Operations: Understanding of CI/CD principles and version control systems
- Infrastructure Tools: Familiarity with infrastructure as code and workflow orchestration tools
Required Experience
Capitec Bank Ltd is looking for candidates with substantial professional experience:
- Minimum of 5 years in data engineering or a closely related field
- Proven experience leading or contributing to data engineering projects
- Strong practical skills in SQL and Python programming
- Hands-on experience working with AWS and Snowflake platforms
- Demonstrated experience building and optimising data pipelines specifically for financial data analytics
- Track record of working effectively with cross-functional teams, including finance and IT departments
- Experience translating business needs into technical solutions and communicating technical progress to non-technical stakeholders
- Understanding of financial products and services within the banking sector
Additional Requirements
All applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Clear criminal record
- Clear credit record
Capitec Bank Ltd is committed to diversity and inclusion. Applications to this position will be considered in strict support of the organisation's employment equity goals.
About Capitec Bank Ltd
Capitec Bank Ltd is one of South Africa's leading retail banks, known for its innovative approach to banking and commitment to simplicity, accessibility, and affordability. The bank has built a strong reputation for delivering client-focused financial services and leveraging technology to transform the banking experience. With a mission centred on providing banking services that are easy to understand and use, Capitec has grown to become a significant player in the South African financial services sector, serving millions of clients across the country. The organisation values energetic, self-motivated individuals who share a passion for service excellence in the banking industry.
How to Apply
To apply for the Data Engineer position at Capitec Bank Ltd, follow these steps:
- First, complete a short assessment and learn more about life at Capitec by visiting their talent community page
- Once you have completed the assessment, finalise your application through the official application portal