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Role: Senior Java / Scala Engineer Location: Cape Town,
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Senior data engineering role working on large‑scale data migration and distributed data platforms. You’ll design, build, and run production‑grade data pipelines while providing technical leadership across critical data initiatives.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Design and deliver large‑scale data migration and transformation solutions
- →Build and operate scalable batch and streaming data pipelines
- →Implement data quality, validation, and lineage controls
- →Lead production upgrades (e.g. JDK, Apache Spark)
- →Ensure strong testing, monitoring, and observability
- →Own data solutions end to end, from design to production support
- →Provide technical leadership and mentorship
Requirements
~1 min read- 8+ years’ experience in data engineering or backend engineering
- Strong experience with either Java or Scala as a primary language
- Proven experience building large-scale ETL/ELT and data pipelines
- Hands-on experience with Apache Spark and distributed systems
- Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure, Databricks)
- Exposure to Kubernetes-based workloads
- Strong understanding of data architecture, security, and compliance
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Cape Town, ZA
Remote within one country
Listing Details
- Posted
- April 16, 2026
- First seen
- October 3, 2026
- Last seen
- October 3, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 3, 2026
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