Expand your horizons
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, likeminded 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-tograve 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’s Employee Value Proposition
Monocle embraces an ongoing and active approach to amplifying the talents of our people, empowering them to unlock their full potential and feel fulfilled in their careers. Our vibrant culture thrives through our shared growth mindset, collaboration, support, and social connection, fostering a space where everyone can flourish. We are committed to continuous learning and provide ongoing technical training, industry certification support, and personal development opportunities through mentorship and executive engagement. Ultimately, we strive to create an environment that nurtures ambition, supports well-being, embraces diversity, upholds integrity, and inspires individuals to make a positive and lasting impact on the world around us.
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 managers 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.
We are looking for a passionate Data Engineer to join your team. Our Data Engineer role offers the chance to collaborate with clients and design secure, scalable, and budget-friendly solutions leveraging the power of on-premises Technologies and Cloud (Azure | AWS).
To be successful, you'll need a blend of Cloud knowledge, data engineering experience, and a knack for clear communication and creative problem-solving. You will be responsible for the following duties, but not limited to:
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Design and implement scalable data pipelines using Cloud services such as Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR, Athena, Microsoft Fabric & Databricks.
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Develop and maintain ETL processes to transform and integrate data from various sources.
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Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver high-quality data solutions.
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Optimize and tune performance of data pipelines and queries.
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Ensure data quality and integrity through robust testing and validation processes.
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Implement data security and compliance best practices.
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Monitor and troubleshoot data pipeline issues and ensure timely resolution.
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Stay updated with the latest developments in Data Engineering technologies and best practices.
The successful candidate must have comprehensive experience in the above, and must also meet the following requirements:
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Holds a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.
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Industry experience: A minimum of two years of hands-on experience is required. Prior experience in the financial services industry would be beneficial but not mandatory.
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Strong foundation in data engineering: We value hands-on experience and proven skills in building and managing data solutions using on-premises technologies or Cloud. While a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field is a plus, your ability to demonstrate expertise matters most.
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Experience with core Cloud Data Services: Familiarity with Glue, Redshift, S3, Lambda, EMR, Athena, Microsoft Fabric or Databricks.
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Experience with Big Data technologies: Knowledge of big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
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Scripting & Programming proficiency: Programming skills in Python, Pandas & SQL
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Database Management: Experience working with relational databases like AWS RDS, MS SQL, Azure SQL DB or Postgres.
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Solid Data Engineering background: Knowledge and experience of data modelling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
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Infrastructure as code (IaC) proficiency: Experience with tools like AWS CloudFormation, Terraform or Azure ARM/Bicep for automating infrastructure provisioning and deployments is crucial.
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DevOps fluency: We seek a candidate with experience in CI/CD tools to streamline software development and delivery.
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Communication and collaboration: Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills are key. The ability to present complex technical concepts in a clear and concise way.
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Cloud Certification (a plus): While not mandatory, possessing a relevant Cloud certification demonstrates your commitment to professional development and validates your understanding of Cloud services and best practices.
The Ideal Monocle Data Engineer:
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Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
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Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
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Attention to detail and a commitment to data accuracy.
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Be eager to learn new approaches and technologies.
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Works well under pressure to meet client objectives.
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Is sociable and enjoys interacting with others, both at work and at social events.
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Works well independently and in a team.
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Shares Monocles values
Recruitment Process:
During the interview process, you will meet with both People and Culture representatives and Monocle Executives. 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 working with people, 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 45-Minute, 60-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.
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.
Take your career to the next level at a dynamic and innovative management consulting firm.
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