Data Engineer Manager (Id-11)

Data Engineer Manager (Id-11)

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MTN Group

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Roodepoort

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Gauteng, ZA

Gauteng, ZA

Posted Date:

29 Sept 2025

Closing Date

Closing Date:

04 Oct 2025

Posted Date:

29 Sept 2025

Closing Date:

29 Sept 2025

Posted Date:

29 Sept 2025

Closing Date:

29 Sept 2025

Tech

Tech

Tech

Tech

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

Full-Time

Mid Level

Mid Level

Mid Level

Mid Level

Hybrid

Hybrid

Hybrid

Hybrid

Market Related

Market Related

Market Related

Market Related

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Job Description


As the member of the squad, the Manager – Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructures that support data analytics and business intelligence initiatives.


They will work closely with senior data engineers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for workflow optimization and deliver robust data solutions that align with the business objectives.


They will collaborate with other squad members to devise efficient codes, debug data issues, understand complex data architectures and identify design patterns.


As data engineers, they shall leverage their functional and technical expertise to ideate and design data management solutions that are practical, readily available and integrate seamlessly with internal and external systems.

Job Description


As the member of the squad, the Manager – Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructures that support data analytics and business intelligence initiatives.


They will work closely with senior data engineers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for workflow optimization and deliver robust data solutions that align with the business objectives.


They will collaborate with other squad members to devise efficient codes, debug data issues, understand complex data architectures and identify design patterns.


As data engineers, they shall leverage their functional and technical expertise to ideate and design data management solutions that are practical, readily available and integrate seamlessly with internal and external systems.

Job Description


As the member of the squad, the Manager – Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructures that support data analytics and business intelligence initiatives.


They will work closely with senior data engineers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for workflow optimization and deliver robust data solutions that align with the business objectives.


They will collaborate with other squad members to devise efficient codes, debug data issues, understand complex data architectures and identify design patterns.


As data engineers, they shall leverage their functional and technical expertise to ideate and design data management solutions that are practical, readily available and integrate seamlessly with internal and external systems.

Job Description


As the member of the squad, the Manager – Data Engineer will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data pipelines and data infrastructures that support data analytics and business intelligence initiatives.


They will work closely with senior data engineers, product managers, developers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements, identify opportunities for workflow optimization and deliver robust data solutions that align with the business objectives.


They will collaborate with other squad members to devise efficient codes, debug data issues, understand complex data architectures and identify design patterns.


As data engineers, they shall leverage their functional and technical expertise to ideate and design data management solutions that are practical, readily available and integrate seamlessly with internal and external systems.

Values (Our Culture)


We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. 

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. 

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.


Live Y’ello

  • Lead with Care

  • Can-do with Integrity

  • Collaborate with Agility

  • Serve with Respect

  • Act with Inclusion

Values (Our Culture)


We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. 

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. 

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.


Live Y’ello

  • Lead with Care

  • Can-do with Integrity

  • Collaborate with Agility

  • Serve with Respect

  • Act with Inclusion

Values (Our Culture)


We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. 

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. 

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.


Live Y’ello

  • Lead with Care

  • Can-do with Integrity

  • Collaborate with Agility

  • Serve with Respect

  • Act with Inclusion

Values (Our Culture)


We at MTN are a purpose and value-led organization. At MTN, we believe that understanding our people’s needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, everyday. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y’ello Family is heard, understood and empowered to live an inspired life. 

Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.

As an organisation, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. 

Our commitments go beyond an organisational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers and stakeholders with a vision to realise our shared goals.


Live Y’ello

  • Lead with Care

  • Can-do with Integrity

  • Collaborate with Agility

  • Serve with Respect

  • Act with Inclusion

Responsibilities


The Manager – Data Engineer will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:


  • Provide support to the squad to ensure clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team culture, promoting trust, motivation, and accountability.

  • Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, within the Data team. Support the team with implementation of Agile principles, ceremonies, and practices. Ensure that the team follows Agile processes effectively and continuously improve the Agile implementation.

  • Responsible for development and implementation of data management strategies to support the software engineering centre of excellence’s goals and objectives 

  • Maintain the data infrastructures, including databases, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure availability, reliability and performance of data systems.

  • Provide support in designing data models and implementing scalable data architectures that support the business objectives.

  • Ability to review technical designs, troubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and data standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and engineering, to create innovative and effective technical designs through workshop facilitation and co-creation with internal, external parties.

  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts and other departments to understand the data needs and provide solutions that align with their requirements.

  • Leverage knowledge of version control, incremental delivery of software, frequent releases, automation, testing and breakdown of work to meet stakeholder requirements effectively.

  • Support research initiatives and perform competitive analysis to take drive strategic decision making.

  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and design solutions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data engineers, nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation.

  •  Facilitate effective communication within the team and across stakeholders. Participate in daily stand-up meetings, along with senior data engineers, to promote transparency, identify and resolve any obstacles or impediments. Ensure regular and clear communication on project progress, risks, and dependencies.

  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management practice  by adopting new age tools, optimizing data workflows, or introducing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities


The Manager – Data Engineer will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:


  • Provide support to the squad to ensure clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team culture, promoting trust, motivation, and accountability.

  • Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, within the Data team. Support the team with implementation of Agile principles, ceremonies, and practices. Ensure that the team follows Agile processes effectively and continuously improve the Agile implementation.

  • Responsible for development and implementation of data management strategies to support the software engineering centre of excellence’s goals and objectives 

  • Maintain the data infrastructures, including databases, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure availability, reliability and performance of data systems.

  • Provide support in designing data models and implementing scalable data architectures that support the business objectives.

  • Ability to review technical designs, troubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and data standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and engineering, to create innovative and effective technical designs through workshop facilitation and co-creation with internal, external parties.

  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts and other departments to understand the data needs and provide solutions that align with their requirements.

  • Leverage knowledge of version control, incremental delivery of software, frequent releases, automation, testing and breakdown of work to meet stakeholder requirements effectively.

  • Support research initiatives and perform competitive analysis to take drive strategic decision making.

  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and design solutions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data engineers, nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation.

  •  Facilitate effective communication within the team and across stakeholders. Participate in daily stand-up meetings, along with senior data engineers, to promote transparency, identify and resolve any obstacles or impediments. Ensure regular and clear communication on project progress, risks, and dependencies.

  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management practice  by adopting new age tools, optimizing data workflows, or introducing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities


The Manager – Data Engineer will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:


  • Provide support to the squad to ensure clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team culture, promoting trust, motivation, and accountability.

  • Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, within the Data team. Support the team with implementation of Agile principles, ceremonies, and practices. Ensure that the team follows Agile processes effectively and continuously improve the Agile implementation.

  • Responsible for development and implementation of data management strategies to support the software engineering centre of excellence’s goals and objectives 

  • Maintain the data infrastructures, including databases, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure availability, reliability and performance of data systems.

  • Provide support in designing data models and implementing scalable data architectures that support the business objectives.

  • Ability to review technical designs, troubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and data standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and engineering, to create innovative and effective technical designs through workshop facilitation and co-creation with internal, external parties.

  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts and other departments to understand the data needs and provide solutions that align with their requirements.

  • Leverage knowledge of version control, incremental delivery of software, frequent releases, automation, testing and breakdown of work to meet stakeholder requirements effectively.

  • Support research initiatives and perform competitive analysis to take drive strategic decision making.

  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and design solutions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data engineers, nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation.

  •  Facilitate effective communication within the team and across stakeholders. Participate in daily stand-up meetings, along with senior data engineers, to promote transparency, identify and resolve any obstacles or impediments. Ensure regular and clear communication on project progress, risks, and dependencies.

  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management practice  by adopting new age tools, optimizing data workflows, or introducing innovative solutions.

Responsibilities


The Manager – Data Engineer will be accountable to achieve the following objectives:


  • Provide support to the squad to ensure clarity of goals, roles, and responsibilities. Foster a collaborative and self-organizing team culture, promoting trust, motivation, and accountability.

  • Facilitate the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, within the Data team. Support the team with implementation of Agile principles, ceremonies, and practices. Ensure that the team follows Agile processes effectively and continuously improve the Agile implementation.

  • Responsible for development and implementation of data management strategies to support the software engineering centre of excellence’s goals and objectives 

  • Maintain the data infrastructures, including databases, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure availability, reliability and performance of data systems.

  • Provide support in designing data models and implementing scalable data architectures that support the business objectives.

  • Ability to review technical designs, troubleshoot complex data issues and provide technical solutions while ensuring adherence to best practices and data standards.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product management, marketing, and engineering, to create innovative and effective technical designs through workshop facilitation and co-creation with internal, external parties.

  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts and other departments to understand the data needs and provide solutions that align with their requirements.

  • Leverage knowledge of version control, incremental delivery of software, frequent releases, automation, testing and breakdown of work to meet stakeholder requirements effectively.

  • Support research initiatives and perform competitive analysis to take drive strategic decision making.

  • Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives and design solutions, providing insights and recommendations for improvement.

  • Provide mentorship and guidance to junior data engineers, nurturing a culture of creativity and innovation.

  •  Facilitate effective communication within the team and across stakeholders. Participate in daily stand-up meetings, along with senior data engineers, to promote transparency, identify and resolve any obstacles or impediments. Ensure regular and clear communication on project progress, risks, and dependencies.

  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation in data management practice  by adopting new age tools, optimizing data workflows, or introducing innovative solutions.

Qualifications


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

  •  Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms (preferred).

Qualifications


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

  •  Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms (preferred).

Qualifications


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

  •  Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms (preferred).

Qualifications


Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.

  •  Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms (preferred).

Experience


  • 5+ years of relevant working experience.

  • 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, preferably within a software. engineering or technology-focused organization.

  • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and data infrastructures.

  • Experience in architecting and optimizing data solutions.

  • Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Experience


  • 5+ years of relevant working experience.

  • 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, preferably within a software. engineering or technology-focused organization.

  • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and data infrastructures.

  • Experience in architecting and optimizing data solutions.

  • Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Experience


  • 5+ years of relevant working experience.

  • 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, preferably within a software. engineering or technology-focused organization.

  • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and data infrastructures.

  • Experience in architecting and optimizing data solutions.

  • Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Experience


  • 5+ years of relevant working experience.

  • 3-5 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, preferably within a software. engineering or technology-focused organization.

  • Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data pipelines and data infrastructures.

  • Experience in architecting and optimizing data solutions.

  • Experience of working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Skills


  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Proficient in using design software (e.g.: Figma and other tools).

  • Strong understanding of data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).

  • Proficiency in using version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

Skills


  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Proficient in using design software (e.g.: Figma and other tools).

  • Strong understanding of data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).

  • Proficiency in using version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

Skills


  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Proficient in using design software (e.g.: Figma and other tools).

  • Strong understanding of data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).

  • Proficiency in using version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

Skills


  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Proficient in using design software (e.g.: Figma and other tools).

  • Strong understanding of data processing frameworks and tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka).

  • Proficiency in using version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

  • Strong understanding of data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

Required Skills


  • Data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

  • Data processing frameworks and tools.

  • Design software.

  • Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills


  • Data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

  • Data processing frameworks and tools.

  • Design software.

  • Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills


  • Data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

  • Data processing frameworks and tools.

  • Design software.

  • Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills


  • Data modelling, ETL processes and data integration techniques.

  • Data processing frameworks and tools.

  • Design software.

  • Python, Java, or Scala.

  • Version control systems and building CI/CD pipelines.

About Us


MTN is a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a positive, inspiring work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential. As part of its recruitment process, candidate information may be securely processed using AI in compliance with POPIA, and by applying, candidates consent to this. MTN is committed to honesty, creativity, innovation, and meaningful partnerships with employees, customers, and stakeholders. They aim to create a workplace built on trust, relationships, and shared purpose and invite applicants to join their Y’ello Family and build a rewarding career.

About Us


MTN is a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a positive, inspiring work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential. As part of its recruitment process, candidate information may be securely processed using AI in compliance with POPIA, and by applying, candidates consent to this. MTN is committed to honesty, creativity, innovation, and meaningful partnerships with employees, customers, and stakeholders. They aim to create a workplace built on trust, relationships, and shared purpose and invite applicants to join their Y’ello Family and build a rewarding career.

About Us


MTN is a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a positive, inspiring work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential. As part of its recruitment process, candidate information may be securely processed using AI in compliance with POPIA, and by applying, candidates consent to this. MTN is committed to honesty, creativity, innovation, and meaningful partnerships with employees, customers, and stakeholders. They aim to create a workplace built on trust, relationships, and shared purpose and invite applicants to join their Y’ello Family and build a rewarding career.

About Us


MTN is a purpose-driven organisation that values its people and fosters a positive, inspiring work environment where employees can thrive and reach their full potential. As part of its recruitment process, candidate information may be securely processed using AI in compliance with POPIA, and by applying, candidates consent to this. MTN is committed to honesty, creativity, innovation, and meaningful partnerships with employees, customers, and stakeholders. They aim to create a workplace built on trust, relationships, and shared purpose and invite applicants to join their Y’ello Family and build a rewarding career.

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