# Data Engineer (Azure Data Factory & Databricks) – Johannesburg – up to R500 per hour

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Company: e-Merge Recruitment

Category: Information & Communication Technology

Location: South Africa

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-10-16

Expires: 2026-11-30

## Job Description

Our client is looking for a skilled Data Engineer to join a technology company that builds digital platforms, websites, apps and e-commerce solutions for small and growing businesses.

If you’re passionate about building data pipelines, developing cloud-based integrations and transforming data into actionable insights, we want to hear from you!

### Responsibilities

- Design, build and maintain data pipelines using Python, SQL, ETL/ELT and Azure technologies.

- Develop API integrations and scalable data solutions.

- Build reports and interactive dashboards using Power BI.

- Work with Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Azure DevOps.

- Support automation solutions using Power Automate and Power Apps.

- Implement CI/CD processes and GitHub workflows.

- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to improve productivity and delivery.

### Qualifications & Experience

- Relevant Bachelor’s degree.

- 3–5 years’ experience in data engineering.

- Proficiency in Python, SQL, Azure Data Factory, Databricks and Azure DevOps.

- Experience with Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, CI/CD and GitHub workflows.

- Strong API and ETL/ELT experience is essential

- Advantageous: C# development experience.

The Reference Number for this position is NG61560 which is a contract role in Johannesburg offering a salary of up to R500 per hour salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on nokuthulag@e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? e-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the e-Merge IT website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

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## Requirements

Apply by email: nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za

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