Head AI and Data Engineer
Premium Ad IT/Computer - Other IT/Computer Cape Town FULL TIME Job Summary A digital intelligence firm that specialises in the development, management, and utilisation of big data technology, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to step into the hands-on leadership role of Head of Data Platform & AI. You will take full ownership of their data infrastructure, elevating the architecture behind their proprietary Data Management Platform (DMP). Responsibilities: * Own and manage our entire GCP-based Data Platform, including core services like BigQuery, Cloud Functions, Composer, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub. * Architect, build, and manage robust ETL/ELT pipelines to ingest structured and unstructured data from dozens of internal and external sources. * Optimize the cost, speed, and performance of data storage, pipelines, and compute resources. * Implement and enforce best practices across data validation, deduplication, enrichment, security, and governance. * Create and enforce technical documentation, processes, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across the data team. * Lead root-cause analysis of pipeline failures and ensure high data accuracy and uptime, including being available for after-hours escalations during mission-critical incidents. * Mentor and coach data engineers and analysts; oversee technical delivery, quality, and team growth. * Collaborate with AI, analytics, marketing, and operations teams to design high-impact data products that directly drive decision-making and revenue. * Build internal tools and dashboards for reporting and marketing analytics teams. Minimum Requirements: * 5+ years of experience as a Data Engineer or in a Data Platform Leadership role. * Advanced proficiency in Google Cloud Platform (GCP), specifically: BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage, and Composer. * Strong coding skills in Python (with experience in SQLAlchemy or similar ORM), SQL, and demonstrable expertise in either Java or PHP. * Extensive experience with data modelling, schema design, and performance tuning of large datasets. * Proven ability to manage complex data workflows, including edge-case debugging and strict data security protocols. * Comfortable with cloud cost optimisation and designing highly scalable, production-ready architecture. Bonus:…
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