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Senior Data Engineer I

Provider of legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase productivity and improve decision-making.
Durban, South AfricaCape Town, South Africa
Data
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Finance

Job Description

LexisNexis Legal & Professional, a digital pioneer in legal and business information services, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join their team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies while designing and maintaining scalable data solutions that drive business insights. The position involves working with global teams and modern platforms like AWS, Redshift, and Tableau to build efficient data pipelines and support analytics initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in data engineering, with experience in Python or Java programming and SQL/NoSQL databases. They will lead important initiatives such as migrating from legacy systems to modern platforms and implementing automation to enhance data workflows. The role requires both technical prowess and strong collaborative skills, as you'll be working with diverse stakeholders across the organization.

LexisNexis offers an appealing work environment with emphasis on work-life balance, professional development, and flexible working arrangements. The company provides comprehensive benefits including shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbatical opportunities. This position presents an excellent opportunity for a data professional looking to make an impact in a global organization that values innovation and continuous learning.

The role is based in either Durban or Cape Town, South Africa, with flexible working arrangements. You'll be part of a company that's committed to advancing the rule of law and helping customers achieve better outcomes through data-driven insights. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to work on meaningful projects while developing their career in data engineering.

Last updated 7 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Data Engineer I

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and architectures
  • Lead migration from legacy BI tools to modern platforms
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities
  • Model and transform data from multiple sources into centralized data warehouse
  • Create and maintain ETL/ELT processes
  • Partner with analytics and business teams to deliver data visualizations

Requirements For Senior Data Engineer I

Python
Java
  • 3+ years experience in data engineering or software development
  • Hands-on expertise with AWS and Amazon Redshift
  • Proficiency in Python or Java and SQL/NoSQL databases
  • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau or Power BI
  • Strong understanding of data modeling and architecture
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and DevOps practices
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills

Benefits For Senior Data Engineer I

Parental Leave
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work/life balance initiatives
  • Shared parental leave
  • Study assistance
  • Sabbaticals

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