TFS - Analytics Engineer (Python) at takealot.com

Your responsibilities can include:

Development and Implementation:


Design, develop, and implement various tools to create visibility, reduce risk, and improve productivity in operations.
Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to design and implement software solutions.
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code (we use python).
Integrate third-party libraries and APIs into external applications.
Optimize application performance for speed and efficiency.
Implement security best practices to protect user data.
Develop project documentation, including technical documentation and user guides in the form of SOPs.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, Infrastructure, Release Engineering, Data Engineering, Analytical Engineering, IT Services, and any other technical team required for scope of work.
Automate reporting processes using scripting languages (e.g. Python, Javascript, C#).


Technical Skills and Tools:


Implement version control using GIT.
Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
Write technical documentation for APIs and libraries.
Implement analytics and tracking features in applications.
Design and implement database schemas.
Optimize database queries and indexes for performance where needed.
Develop RESTful APIs for communication between frontend and backend.
Implement error handling and logging mechanisms.
Estimate story points and task durations for sprint planning.
Demonstrate a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies.


Attributes required:


Solutions-oriented, can-do attitude and high energy.
Strong analytical and critical thinking, using data to inform decisions.
Passion for understanding ambiguous, complex problems and driving high quality, innovative, clean solutions.
Highly structured thinker with strong attention to detail.
Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Must have exceptional communication skills to help deliver insights to diverse stakeholders.
Willingness to learn and personal desire to keep up to date with technology and process.
Comfortable with change and excellent team player.
Refactor code to improve readability and maintainability when needed.
Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.


Qualifications and experience:


Bachelor's Degree, BTech or Advanced Diploma in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering 3 years of experience in a software/technology environment.
In the event that you do not have a bachelor's degree or an advanced diploma (in Information Systems, Computer Science, Mathematics, or Engineering), an equivalent experience requirement must be met, which equates to a minimum of 6 years of experience in a software/technology environment.
Minimum 3 years database knowledge and experience including the ability to write and optimize complex queries using SQL.
Minimum 2 years experience building end to end applications using python.
Experience with one or more system monitoring and alerting systems.
Experience designing and developing reports.
Understanding and experience in one of the following environments will be beneficial: ecommerce, supply chain & Logistics.
Linux server and networking experience is beneficial.