Intermediate Data Engineer, Power BI

Blue Pearl

Intermediate Data Engineer with Power BI expertise supporting HR analytics for a leading global mining group. Designing data pipelines and interactive dashboards for strategic workforce decisions.

Posted 7/23/2026contractRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines using Databricks, along with advanced SQL development and Power BI dashboard creation. Strong analytical skills and effective communication are essential for collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring data quality.

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DatabricksAdvanced SQL DevelopmentPower BI Dashboard DevelopmentETL/ELT Pipeline DevelopmentData Modelling

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Hard Skills

Data Pipeline DesignETL/ELTSQL QueriesData Quality AssuranceData TransformationData Warehousing PrinciplesData AnalysisData ValidationPerformance OptimizationCloud-Based Data Platforms

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsStakeholder EngagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

DatabricksPower BISQLCloud Platforms

Industry Keywords

Data EngineeringData AnalyticsReporting SolutionsData IntegrityHR Analytics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudETLSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, develop, and maintain scalable data pipelines using Databricks.
Extract, transform, and load (ETL/ELT) data from multiple enterprise data sources.
Build and maintain interactive Power BI dashboards and reports for HR and People Analytics.
Write efficient SQL queries for data extraction, transformation, and validation.
Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across reporting environments.
Optimise existing data models and reporting solutions for performance and scalability.
Collaborate with HR stakeholders to understand reporting requirements and translate business needs into technical solutions.
Troubleshoot data issues and implement sustainable fixes.
Document data processes, models, and technical solutions.
Support continuous improvements to the organisation's analytics and reporting capabilities.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3–5 years' experience as a Data Engineer or similar data-focused role.
Strong experience with Databricks.
Advanced SQL development skills.
Proven experience developing dashboards and reports using Power BI.
Experience building and maintaining ETL/ELT pipelines.
Understanding of data modelling and data warehousing principles.
Experience working with cloud-based data platforms.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
Ability to work independently in a remote, globally distributed team.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Work remotely with a globally recognised mining organisation.
Contribute to enterprise People Analytics initiatives with real business impact.
Gain exposure to modern data engineering technologies and large-scale datasets.
Collaborative international team environment.
Competitive hourly rate with an immediate start opportunity.