Big Data Specialist 12-Month Contract (Hybrid)

Location: Sandton | Work Model: Hybrid | Industry: Banking / Financial Services

Turn complex data into powerful insights that drive enterprise-wide decisions!
Are you passionate about harmonising data from diverse sources and building data products that power advanced analytics? Our client, a leading financial services institution, is seeking an innovative Big Data Specialist to join their team on a 12-month contract. This is your opportunity to work at the cutting edge of big data integration, modelling, and governance while collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Integration & Reporting: Build and manage data pipelines using Abinitio and Denodo; integrate SAP data through SAP connectors.
• Data Harmonisation: Consolidate data from SAP, legacy systems, APIs, and external databases into unified views.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor, fine-tune, and optimise data workflows for seamless reconciliation and reporting.
• Data Modelling & Architecture: Design scalable data models and enhance data flows for enterprise reporting and analytics.
• Governance: Establish frameworks and controls to ensure financial and master data integrity.
• Collaboration & Documentation: Partner with data engineers, scientists, and stakeholders; document best practices and processes.

Role requirements

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in big data technologies (Abinitio and Denodo expertise required).
• Proven experience with SAP data integration (SAP on-premise, S4Hana, BW4Hana).
• Strong knowledge of ETL, data modelling, and data warehousing principles.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or GCP (advantageous).
• Excellent problem-solving and independent working abilities.

Ready to harmonise data and deliver impactful insights? Apply today to join this transformative project!