Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from AES Global Talent Consultant at AES Global | Technology Recruitment (1 day in office per week in JHB, Remote in CPT) AES Global has partnered with a leading non-profit organisation on a mission to help South Africans on the ground through a ground-breaking, cloud-native platform (even featured in a Google Cloud case study). We’re looking for an exceptional Senior Data Engineer to design, build, and optimise their data solutions. You’ll: Architect and maintain large-scale data pipelines and storage solutions. Work across real-time & batch environments (MySQL, BigQuery, Composer, Python). Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability for business insights. Collaborate with analysts, developers, and business leaders to deliver impactful solutions. You have: 8+ years’ experience in data engineering. Advanced SQL & Python skills. ETL experience (Apache Beam/Spark, SSIS). Cloud expertise (Google Cloud or AWS preferred). A passion for purpose-driven tech that changes lives. You’ll work in an agile, innovative, and collaborative environment where your data solutions directly contribute to solving one of SA’s biggest challenges. Apply today and help build tech with purpose. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at AES Global by 2x Get notified about new Data Engineer jobs in South Africa . Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 months ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 4 days ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa $700.00-$850.00 1 week ago Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago Software Engineer (Python) - Supply Chain Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 weeks ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ZAR85,000.00-ZAR110, hours ago City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa 3 months ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago South Africa $18,000.00-$36,000.00 2 months ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago South Africa $60,000.00-$120,000.00 1 month ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago Software Engineer II: Platform & Shared Services Freelance Software Developer (Python Engineer) - AI Trainer Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa $700.00-$850.00 1 week ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 month ago Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 2 months ago Freelance Software Developer (Python Engineer) - AI Trainer Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 1 week ago Python and Kubernetes Software Engineer - Data, AI/ML & Analytics Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 5 months ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr