Data Engineer II

Job DescriptionTo design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines and infrastructure that support the effective movement, integration, storage, and provisioning of data across FNB’s broader Africa operations. This role ensures data is accessible, reliable, and aligned with business objectives through close collaboration with stakeholders including Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architects, BI Developers, Data Scientists, and Product Owners.Hello, Future Data Engineer IIWelcome to FNB — the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us proud of the people who make it all happen.As part of our talent team, you’ll be surrounded by unique skills, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together to ignite meaningful change.What You’ll DoData Engineering & IntegrationDesign and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest data from diverse source systems into enterprise platforms.Integrate data across multiple systems to support cross-border reporting and analytics.Build and maintain physical data marts and databases to enable operational and strategic decision-making.Automation & DeploymentImplement frameworks for automated deployments and task scheduling.Develop unit and system tests to ensure reliable delivery of data components into production.Create and manage change scripts for production deployment.Data Quality & GovernanceConduct data profiling, validation, and quality assessments.Introduce monitoring and alerting mechanisms to ensure data integrity.Support data governance initiatives aligned with enterprise standards.Collaboration & Stakeholder EngagementPartner with business units to understand data requirements and translate them into technical solutions.Participate in architecture forums and contribute to the design of scalable data solutions.Support user acceptance testing (UAT) and manage change control processes.Innovation & Continuous ImprovementResearch emerging technologies and recommend solutions to enhance platform flexibility and cost-effectiveness.Contribute to best practices and guidelines for data engineering tools and platforms.Promote knowledge sharing and capability building across the team.Support & EnablementProvide infrastructure support for analytics and big data technologies.Prepare and provision data for advanced analytics and machine learning models.Assist in rolling out new tools and technologies to the team.What You’ll BringBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field.3–5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role.Proficiency in SQL, Python, and data pipeline tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Talend).Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and big data technologies (e.g., Spark, Hadoop) is a plus.Strong understanding of data warehousing, data modeling, and ETL processes.Experience with tools such as Ab Initio, Teradata, or Hive would be advantageous in this role.Key CompetenciesAnalytical thinking and problem-solving.Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.Ability to work independently and collaboratively in cross-functional teams.A continuous learning mindset and adaptability to emerging technologies.What You’ll GainOpportunities to network and collaborate.A challenging and dynamic work environment.Space to innovate and grow.We’re a Match If You AreCurious & courageous — driven by a desire to learn more and brave enough to challenge the status quo.Obsessed with mastery — committed to excellence and always pushing yourself to improve.Ready to take the next step?We look forward to engaging with you. Apply now!#POST#FNBJob DetailsTake note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.01/12/25All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.