Data Engineer jobs

Imagine being a data and programming guru and understanding the intricacies of banking and insurance. At Monocle, we believe work is more than a job. It is a chance to make a difference in the world of finance. An opportunity to fulfil your potential. To make friendships with ambitious, positive, like minded people. To gain invaluable industry experience and learn critical skills that will make you a highly sought-after management consultant. Monocle strives to provide our clients with a cradle-to-grave implementation approach. This means that we not only propose fit-for-purpose solutions, but we also execute the development and implementation of the technical infrastructure required to realise the full benefit of these solutions. Monocle is a people-centric, independent consulting firm, specialising in banking and insurance. We understand that our greatest asset is our people and because of this, we do things a bit differently.

Monocle offers:

Unparalleled growth and exposure

Monocle is uniquely positioned in the market to undertake projects across a wide spectrum of critical and exciting areas of the financial services industry. Our consultants deliver mission critical projects at the most prestigious banks and insurers in Johannesburg, Cape Town, London and Amsterdam.

Unlimited training and development

Investment in our people’s development is at the heart of Monocle’s company ethos. That is why we prioritise the upskilling of every employee.

Unique and vibrant company culture

At Monocle, we believe friends work better together than colleagues. We love nothing more than partaking in a wide variety of activities through our company sponsored clubs.

Ultra-competitive compensation

At Monocle, we want the best talent to join our team, so we understand that those individuals need to be recognised and rewarded for their true value.

Monocle is looking for an experienced professional to join our team as a data engineer at a consultant or manager level.

As a Data Engineer at Monocle your main tasks and responsibilities will include:

Solving complex industry specific problems.
Performing data analysis and data mining on large datasets.
Designing and building technical frameworks to extract/transform/load data from various sources utilising applications such as SQL or ‘big data’ technologies (as required by client).
Facilitating solutions/applications throughout the different project lifecycles, from design to development, testing, production release and the provision of post live support.
Advising clients on data architecture and database design.
Providing support to data and business analysts to ensure the most optimised technical process is implemented, be it through architecture design, application utilised or code logic applied.
Engaging with senior stakeholders and clients.
Continuously developing business knowledge and technical skills in the areas in which Monocle provides consulting services

The successful candidate must:

Hold a relevant Information Science or Data degree with strong preference for a post graduate qualification.
Have two years or more of relevant experience.
Possess in-depth knowledge and experience in SQL (creation of procs, creation of databases etc).
Have experience with other power platform applications such as Power Automate, Power Apps, and Power Bi.
Have experience processing large amounts of structured or unstructured data, including integrating data from multiple sources through setting up different API’s or other data integration patterns.
Have knowledge of other scripting languages such as Java, C++, Linux, Ruby, PHP, Python, and R.
Have knowledge and experience with cloud solutions such as Azure or AWS as they pertain to architecture, solution design, development and implementation.

The following would also be advantageous:

Relevant consulting experience to banks and insurers.
A strong desire to learn and upskill business knowledge

The ideal Monocle Consultant also:

Has an enquiring mind and is eager to learn and improve their professional skillset.
Is able to work in a dynamic environment where one day never looks like another.
Is enthusiastic in their approach to their work.
Regards themselves as a high performer.
Is an excellent communicator with exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.
Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
Works well independently and in a team.
Shares Monocle’s values

Recruitment Process:

During the interview process, you will meet with different Monocle representatives – including both People and Culture representatives and Monocle Executives – and demonstrate your cognitive abilities through various assessments. A critical aspect of the interview process will be determining whether Monocle will be a good fit for you and your career aspirations, so please come prepared with any questions you may have.

If you have a passion for finance and problem-solving, a relevant qualification, and think you have what it takes to join a team of your smartest and most driven peers, apply to Monocle today.

The application process

Assessment Test

A 60-Minute, 90-questions,online competency assessment test.

P&C Meet and Greet

A personal meeting with People & Culture to get to know you and tell you more about Monocle.

Executive interview

To discuss your skills, business knowledge, experience, project fit and the role requirements.

P&C Executive Interview

Meet with our P&C Executive to ensure alignment of expectations and discuss next steps.

C-level Interview

A discussion with either our CEO, COO or CFO on various topics.

Finalisation

A final offer is made by the P&C team to the candidate.

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