Senior Data Engineer, Solutions

Kempton Park, GT, ZA, 1619

DSV

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DSV - Global transport and logistics
In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers.  Read more at www.dsv.com 

 

Location: Kempton Park
Job Posting Title: Senior Data Engineer, Solutions 
Time Type: Full Time

 

Qualification

Tertiary qualification (University Degree/College Diploma) in IT or a related

 

Additional Computer Skills

• Advanced MS SQL development experience (required)

• Advanced database querying skills (Required - Minimum of 4- 5 years)

• MS SQL DBA experience (required)

ETL Tool (required) (MS SSIS)

• BI Dashboard/Visualization Tool (required - Power BI (preferred) or QlikView or Tableau or similar)

• Good working knowledge and understanding of general infrastructure components & the Windows operating system.

 

Job-related Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in MS SQL (writing complex SQL with ability to optimize SQL queries, DBA knowledge)

• Ability to interpret business requirements and translate it into functional & design specifications

• Analytical and problem-solving skills

• Good written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present information and feedback in a user-friendly language.

• Well organized, with a disposition to be accurate and pay attention to detail.

• Ability to manage a team and provide technical guidance to team members.

• Self-motivated, with the urge to understand how underlying systems & processes work and fit together.

• Good knowledge, understanding and application of SDLC (software Development LifeCylce)

• Driver’s license, own vehicle, ability and willingness to travel nationally and internationally, and work long hours when needed.

• Technical leadership and team management skills

Other:

• Ability to work under pressure

• Conviction (Adapting to Change, Being Flexible, Finding Work Improvements, Resolving Conflicts)

• Customer Passion (Customer Service)

• Personal Integrity (Behaving with Integrity, Sensitivity to Others, Puts Interests of Customers and DSV Above Personal Ambition)

• Results Driven (Being Dependable, Being Persistent/Overcoming Barriers, Being Productive, Being Resourceful, Drive to Achieve Goals, IT Compliance, Prioritizing, Reading, Taking Initiative, Taking Ownership, Working Autonomously)

• Passion for Innovation (Promotes Innovation & Change, Seeks New Approaches, Questions the Status Quo)

 

ADDED ADVANTAGES FOR THIS ROLE

• Knowledge and experience of working with Inventory Optimization software (i.e. Tactix or Slim4)

• Supply Chain Optimization experience

 

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

This role forms part of the SCO Systems team, who is responsible for the implementation, maintenance and monitoring of the Inventory Optimization solutions and services to our clients.

This role requires the following:

• Participate in Client requirement workshops

• Design solution based on client requirements, in a standardize way, providing automated monitoring and making support easy.

• Work closely with Client’s IT departments during implementation.

• Implement solution together with the rest of the SCO System team (providing well documented solutions, ensuring knowledge sharing and ability for other team members to support the solution)

• Support Client implementation by ensuring completeness and quality of data supplied to clients.

• Managing and supporting a team of data engineers

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design, implement and support new clients Inventory Optimization Solutions

• Daily monitoring and problem solving of clients he/she is responsible for

• Ensure appropriate level of documentation of solutions to allow easy handover to system operations and ensure business continuity

• Conduct Peer reviews to ensure implementation of best practices & coding standards & drive configurable designs to allow configurable customization.

• Provide technical guidance to SCO Systems team members on technical design decisions and workload prioritization

• Drive standardization and process optimization to eliminate unnecessary manual intervention in legacy implementations.

• Establish and maintain a good relationship with the business SCO teams (Inventory Optimization and Demand Planning).

• Establish and maintain a good relationship with other IT teams

 

 

 

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should an external candidate not hear from us within four (4) weeks following their application, they should consider their application unsuccessful. Strictly fair and non-discriminatory selection procedures will be followed. We use Affirmative Action (AA) measures in an endeavor to redress the disadvantages in employment experienced by designated groups. Where possible, preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act and in line with DSV’s Employment Equity plans. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time. 

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Tags: Driver’s license ETL MS SQL Power BI QlikView SDLC SQL SSIS Tableau

Perks/benefits: Flex hours

Region: Africa
Country: South Africa

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