A full-time Data Engineer opportunity has opened in Cape Town for a growing data team at a well-established South African organisation in financial services and debt management. The role suits a data engineer with a solid foundation who wants to deepen their technical skills while working on production-grade data solutions used by millions of customers.
About the company and the work
The client business supports millions of customers through data-driven decision-making, ethical financial practice and technology-led innovation. Data plays a central part in improving operational efficiency, customer outcomes and regulatory compliance, and the engineering team works with modern platforms and strong development practices to support that mission.
Role details
The key facts of the vacancy are:
- Company: Executive Placements (agency, for a client organisation)
- Location: Cape Town
- Job type: Full-Time
- Posted: 31 October 2026
- Advertised by: Agency
Day-to-day work will centre on building, maintaining and optimising data pipelines and workflows using Databricks and Apache Spark, contributing to the end-to-end design and implementation of data flows, and developing and supporting CI/CD processes for data engineering workloads. You will also help ensure data quality, reliability and performance across platforms, and collaborate within Agile teams to deliver incremental, well-tested solutions.
Requirements
Only the requirements stated in the original advert are listed here:
- 4 to 5 years of experience working as a Data Engineer
- Hands-on experience with Databricks
- Strong background in Apache Spark and cluster computing
- Solid Python skills, with mandatory PySpark experience
- Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Where to find and apply safely
Use the Apply button on this page to reach the original Gumtree listing, and apply through the route given there. Do not pay anyone for a job, and be cautious of anyone who asks for money, banking details or a fee before an interview or an offer.
Practical tips
Before you apply, make sure your CV clearly shows your Databricks and PySpark work, the pipelines you have built or supported, and your experience with CI/CD for data workloads. Concrete examples, such as the scale of data you handled or the reliability improvements you contributed to, will help your application stand out.
How the process works
Applications are made through the original Gumtree listing. Shortlisted applicants can then expect to be contacted by the agency or the client for the next step. If you do not hear back, keep your CV ready for similar data engineering roles and continue applying to openings that match your experience.
Important information
This post is provided for information only and is based on the original Gumtree advert. It is not the employer, and it does not guarantee an interview or employment. Always confirm the details on the original listing before you apply.
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