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Parvana Strategic Sourcing is a specialized IT recruitment consultancy based in South Africa and the UK, focusing on connecting exceptional talent in the IT sector with leading companies.

Parvana

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Category: IT Services

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Location: South Africa | Work Type: Remote | Job ID: J107154
About our client:
Over the past 20 years, our client has built a stellar reputation in the development and system integration space. Through their extremely ethical values, they have earned the trust and respect of their clients. They prioritise finding effective solutions over being proficient in any particular technology making each project unique and challenging. Our client is continuously growing and looking for adaptable individuals who are interested in the latest tech, who enjoy problem solving and enjoy adapting to optimise continuous improvement for their clients. This requires a candidate who enjoys staying up-to-date with the latest technology trends and who is adaptable. Our client boasts an impressively low staff turnover rate and has a cosmopolitan culture that values building long-term relationships. They prefer to hire permanent employees and offer flexible working hours, work-from-home options, and the most generous bonuses in the industry.
What you will be doing:
  • Define and execute the overall data strategy, leveraging Google Cloud services such as BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, and Pub/Sub.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust data pipelines and data warehouse solutions on GCP.
  • Manage and mentor a team of data engineers and analysts, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
  • Establish and enforce best practices for data governance, quality, security, and compliance within the GCP environment.
  • Collaborate with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to understand data needs and translate them into technical requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend new GCP data technologies and tools to optimize performance and efficiency.
  • Oversee the deployment of machine learning and analytical models built on GCP's AI Platform.
What our client is looking for:
  • A relevant tertiary qualification would be beneficial (Computer Science, Engineering, etc.)
  • Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer or Cloud Architect certification.
  • 3+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or a related field.
  • 2+ years of experience specifically with the Google Cloud Platform (GCP) data services.
  • Extensive experience with BigQuery, including complex query optimization and performance tuning.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines on GCP.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools (e.g., Looker, Tableau).
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
For a more comprehensive list of opportunities that we have on offer, do visit our website - https://www.parvana.co.uk/careers

Requirements

Data Lead, GCP, BigQuery, Dataflow, Cloud Storage, data pipelines, data warehouse, data strategy, data governance, security, compliance, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), CI/CD, Looker, Tableau, machine learning, AI Platform, data engineering, Cloud Architect




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Parvana Strategic Sourcing is a specialized IT recruitment consultancy with a strong presence in both South Africa and the United Kingdom. Established in 2006, the company was founded by Sinead and David Baker, who leveraged their extensive backgrounds in the IT sector to respond to the growing demand for personalized and efficient recruitment services. Parvana focuses on key industries including software development, finance, and telecommunications, offering a broad range of recruitment solutions that cater to both clients and candidates.

Over the years, Parvana has built a reputation for connecting exceptional talent with outstanding employment opportunities, enhancing the careers of many professionals. The dedicated team at Parvana is committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and service, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved. The company prides itself on understanding the unique goals and aspirations of its clients and candidates, which allows them to provide tailored solutions that meet specific needs.

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