Nedbank | Junior Data Engineer

Summary:
This entry-level data engineering role involves supporting and maintaining data pipelines that help power business decisions. You’ll work on daily data operations like profiling, cleaning, and validation, assist with data ingestion and streaming, support secure data infrastructure, help monitor the data warehouse, and collaborate with analysts and stakeholders to improve data quality and reporting.

Details:
Details
Location: Johannesburg, ZA
Date: 29 Jan 2026
Reference: 143920
Shape the Future of Data at Nedbank
We are expanding our Data & Analytics capability and looking for aspiring Junior Data Engineers who are passionate about building, maintaining and optimising data pipelines that empower decision‑making across the bank.

What You’ll Do
Support and maintain enterprise‑grade data pipelines
Perform day‑to‑day data operations including profiling, cleaning, validation, configuration, and QA
Assist with ingestion, provisioning, streaming, and API‑based data solutions
Support secure, reliable data infrastructure
Create virtual databases and support business data extracts
Collaborate with analysts on documentation, profiling, and validation
Monitor the Data Warehouse to meet SLAs
Manage cloud compute and storage processes
Run daily operational reports and batch jobs
Partner with business stakeholders to improve data queries
Why Join Nedbank’s Data & Analytics Team?
Work with innovative teams shaping the future of data
Build scalable, trusted data
Be part of a supportive and collaborative culture
Contribute to Nedbank’s data‑driven strategy
Grow your skills with cloud, big data, and modern tools
What We’re Looking For
ETL & Pipelines (Ab Initio, SAS ETL)
SQL Databases (PostgreSQL, MS SQL, IBM DB2)

Cloud Data Engineering (Azure, AWS, Google)

Data Warehousing

1–2 years of Data Engineering or related experience
Strong analytical and problem‑solving mindset
Ability to manage multiple tasks in fast‑paced environments
Collaborative, calm, and proactive
Matric + Advanced Diploma or National First Degree
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive remuneration and incentives
Comprehensive medical aid and provident fund
Hybrid working environment
Access to learning and growth opportunities
A culture built on trust, support, and shared ownership
Ready to make an impact?
Click “Apply” and our Talent Acquisition team will connect with you.

🕒 Posted: 2026-02-06 00:00:00