Main job function

Be responsible for planning, implementing, creating data systems that support and facilitate the school’s technological vision. Provide guidance and mentorship for the IT support team, while providing a high level of support and best practice knowledge to administrators and teachers in accordance to the learning goals of the school. The Senior Data Systems Engineer’s role is to develop and implement and support data systems across the organization, ensuring high levels of data availability, integration and automation. The Senior Data Systems Engineer is responsible for leading and developing ongoing data integration initiatives, data exchange between various systems, and the automation of data exchange. The Senior Data Systems Engineer will in addition evaluate and advise on all technology components, such as software, hardware, and networking capabilities, for data systems and applications.

Matric Certificate

ITIL

MCSE BI, MCSE Data Analytics

BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field

At least five (5) years expert/advanced level skills and experience:

PL/SQL and T-SQL

Oracle SQL Developer

Oracle APEX and SQL reporting

Microsoft Excel (E.g. Vlookups, pivot tables)

JavaScript, HTML/HTML5, and XML web development

MS SQL Server, SSIS, SSAS, SSRS

Data modeling

Active Directory administration and integration

Analytical and design skills

Project management skill and experience

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position.  Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.  We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.