Junior Analytics Engineer

takealot.com, South Africa's leading online retailer, is looking for a highly talented Junior Analytics Engineer to join our team in Cape Town.

We are a young, dynamic, hyper growth company looking for smart, creative, hard-working people with integrity to join us. We offer a market related, Total Remuneration Package which allows full flexibility according to your needs, a great work environment and a promise that you won’t be bored as long as you are prepared for a challenge and want to build something great.

• →Development & Implementation:
  ● Design, develop, and implement tools to improve visibility, reduce risk, and enhance productivity in DC operations
  ● Develop and maintain Android applications and backend solutions
  ● Debug and troubleshoot issues in applications and integrations
  ● Implement UI solutions using low-code or other approved technologies.
  ● Integrate third-party APIs, optimize performance, and apply security best practices.

• →Project Management & Documentation:
  ● Work with project managers to gather requirements and create project specifications.
  ● Translate requirements into technical tasks and timelines.
  ● Develop and maintain documentation, including SOPs and technical guides.

• →Collaboration & Communication
  ● Work closely with DevOps, Data Engineering, IT Services, and other technical teams.
  ● Participate in team meetings, communicate progress, and address blockers.
  ●Provide technical support and training to super users..
  
  
• →Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement:
  ● Conduct QA testing to ensure software reliability.
  ● Stay updated on industry trends and best practices.
  ● Identify opportunities for process automation and performance optimization.
  ● Maintain technical knowledge through ongoing learning and professional development.

• →Data & Reporting:
  ● Automate reporting processes using scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, C#, etc.).
  ● Develop data pipelines and ensure data integrity in reporting systems.
  ● Troubleshoot and resolve data discrepancies.
  
  
• →Technical Skills & Best Practices:
  ● Use Git for version control and implement CI/CD pipelines.
  ● Write and maintain technical documentation for APIs and libraries.
  ● Develop RESTful APIs, optimize database queries, and implement caching strategies.
  ● Ensure secure data transmission and implement authentication/authorization mechanisms.
  ● Gather user feedback, and refine applications based on insights.

• Bachelor’s Degree, BTech or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering
• In the event that you do not have a bachelor’s degree or an advanced diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of operational support experience in a software/technology environment.
• 1-2 Years of programming/software engineering experience in a preferably operational environment
• In-depth understanding of best practices relating to system support and monitoring
• Experience building applications with Low-code builders (eg. Flutterflow, Appgyver, etc.)
• Good database knowledge, including the ability to write and optimize complex queries using SQL
• Experience with one or more system monitoring and alerting system
• Experience designing and developing reports
• Server and Networking experience beneficial
• Understanding and experience in one of the following environments will be beneficial: Supply Chain & Logistics, WMS
• Prior experience within an ecommerce company or warehouse experience will be beneficial