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DATA ENGINEER (GENERAL)
  • Job-ad-number: MER0002SKK
  • Field of activity: IT / Telecommunications
  • Department: Hub-Production & Global Logistics (In- & Outbound)
To location: East London, Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing South Africa Ltd
 
Contact  
Tasks
Job Description
We are looking for talented individuals in the Data Engineering space to support with a Mercedes-Benz product.  This individual will be responsible for data management and integration within the cloud environment.
  • Expert knowledge within Cloud based environment – specifically AZURE.
  • Will support with everything data related within this product space – from ingestion, integration, manipulation, monitoring, reporting, as well as data management support.
  • Should have sufficient Devops toolchain knowledge
  • Solid expertise with Azure Databricks and Spark
  •  Solid coding experience in PySpark, SQL

  • Solid experience with Azure Cloud Development
  • Proven experience in developing ETL code with the above-mentioned languages and tools 
  • Good to have experience with Github, Azure DevOps, Confluence 
 
Job Requirements
  • Demonstrated ability to foster an environment for ideation, prototyping and production
  • Demonstrated business acumen to take a design to implementation and have experience scaling a concept
  • Must have IT Development and Systems Knowledge
  • Experience with software development methodologies and practices (Agile, Scrum, etc.)
  • Experience in Data Analysis and Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
  • Strong Leadership Behaviours with good People Management skills and Problem Solving Skills
  • Strong Interpersonal skills to manage relationships with a variety of partners and stakeholders
  • Must have an excellent ability to multi-task effectively working on several projects synchronously
  • Experience in rolling out initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies 
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally
  • Ability to perform the minimum required physical and mental requirements of the function.
  • People Principles as per LEAD
 
Outputs
  • Liaise directly with various Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plants worldwide to provide product and service support.
  • Manage and coordinate system upgrades/bug fixes and support with product testing.
  • Design and model solutions for customer innovation and experience.
  • Design, research, develop, analyse and suggest new concepts as well as strategies.
  • Lead and direct different cross-functional programs and projects of varied sizes and types concurrently.
  • Coordinate all cross-functional activities, represent customers internally and collaborate with leaders in varied areas on allocation across projects and resource planning.
  • Ensure to exercise decision-making and independent judgment while being aligned with customers and management.
  • Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts
  • Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies
  • Performing all outputs in compliance to the Company's Integrity Codes & S.H.E.Q requirements and to perform delegated S.H.E.Q. tasks and duties & to inform superior about deviations
 
Qualifications
  • Minimum NQF 7 – BSC/BCom/BTech in Information Technology or B. Eng. (Industrial Engineering) or relevant equivalent.
 
Experience
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT/Manufacturing, or 
  • At least 6 months participation on our MBSA Graduate Development Programme 
 
Knowledge:
  • Knowledge of Business Intelligence (BI) and self-service data visualization tools such as Qlik Sense, Qlik View, and Power BI
  • Good knowledge of Database technologies like Postgres, NoSQL, MySQL etc
  • Technical understanding of databases and enthusiasm for business intelligence and the associated tools
  • Knowledge of Visual .Net and Python
  • Advanced knowledge of Data Engineering 
  • Knowledge and application of AZURE DevOps
  • Containerisation (Kubernetes/Docker) Advantageous
  • Experience with Monitoring management
  • Knowledge of Middleware Integration
  • Knowledge of Data Ingestion
  • API orientated approach and knowledge
  • Understanding of object-oriented programming
  • Experience in Test Driven Software Development
  • Knowledge of software and business process modelling techniques and tools (e.g. UML)


Closing date:  22 September 2023
 
Email: ithubvacancies@mercedes-benz.com
 
EMAIL ADDRESS PROVIDED IS FOR QUERY PURPOSES ONLY. Applications sent by email will not be considered.

Late and incomplete applications will not be considered
 
 IMPORTANT: For an optimal selection process, please attach all relevant documents.
 
Website: https://corporate.mercedes-benz.co.za/company-structure/mercedes-benz-it-hub-south-africa/



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MRS AZURE EXPERT
  • Job-ad-number:MER0002O75 
  • Field of activity: IT / Telecommunications
  • Department
Hub-Production & Global Logistics (In- & Outbound)
To location: East London, Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing South Africa Ltd
Contact
 
Tasks
With the introduction of the MRS360 (MRS Manufacturing Reporting System) Data Platform new data-driven Use Cases needs to be supported and operated by a AMS (Application Management Support) Team. Within ITO/CA we developed and set up the MRS360 DP with internal and external knowledge. Therefore, we are looking for new team members in our IT Hub in South Africa to support this open position for operating.
 
Job Requirements
  • Responsible for the operating and running of the MRS360 data platform and its components
  • Gathering and analysing of business requirements and request from user side
  • Rollout support to international locations, including user training
  • Manage and attain customer expectations and ensure delivery to fulfil expectations
  • Design, create and execute requirements
  • Interface to product owners and development
  • Documentation
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally

Outputs 
  • Liaise directly with various Mercedes-Benz manufacturing plants worldwide to provide product and service support. 
  • Manage and coordinate system upgrades/bug fixes and support with product testing. 
  • Ensure to interpret business strategy and determine innovative solutions supporting strategy implementation. 
  • Design and model solutions for customer innovation and experience. 
  • Design, research, develop, analyse and suggest new concepts as well as strategies. 
  • Manage and attain customer expectations and ensure delivery to fulfil expectations. 
  • Promote innovations to support business requirements through activities that test, pilot and implement innovative concepts 
  • Manage ideas from design stage through implementation. 
  • Roll out and analyse the effectiveness of initiatives that leverage multiplatform technologies 


Email: ithubvacancies@mercedes-benz.com
 
Closing date: 05 September 20233
 
Qualification and Experience
  • High expertise in Azure Cloud Infrastructure
Especially:
-  PostgreSQL
-  DataFactory
-  DeltaLake
-  AzureDataExplorer (ADX)
Optional
   - Azure EventHub
   - Azure Functions
  • Python scripting knowledge
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in IT/Manufacturing, or at least 6-month participation on our MBSA Graduate Development Programme.
 
Email: ithubvacancies@mercedes-benz.com 

Closing date: 05 September 2023