Data Engineer Lead

Powerfleet

Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa
On-site
Snowflake and advanced sql data modeling
Python spark pyspark proficiency
Aws services s3 glue emr lambda redshift
Powerfleet is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to oversee a team of engineers and drive innovative data solutions in the AIoT sector. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data architecture, management, and leadership while being hands-on with technology

Job Summary

  • Powerfleet is a global leader in AIoT software serving over 2.6 million subscribers across 120 countries.
  • The role involves leading a team of 5–8 engineers while remaining hands-on with the codebase to drive architectural decisions.
  • Candidates must possess strong stakeholder management skills to align data initiatives with business priorities around safety and efficiency.

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Powerfleet is seeking a Data Engineering Lead to oversee a team of engineers and drive innovative data solutions in the AIoT sector. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in data architecture, management, and leadership while being hands-on with technology.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Snowflake and advanced SQL data modeling
  • Python Spark PySpark proficiency
  • AWS services S3 Glue EMR Lambda Redshift
  • Kafka streaming technologies experience
  • Team leadership managing 5-8 engineers
  • Hands-on coding and technical reviews

Nice-to-have

  • Azure cloud platform familiarity
  • dbt transformation tool experience
  • IoT telematics time-series data exposure
  • AI LLM application in workflows
  • Global distributed team collaboration
  • Infrastructure-as-Code Terraform CloudFormation

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years relevant experience
  • Master's degree with 5+ years relevant experience
  • 2+ years experience managing or leading engineers
  • Proven agile delivery and talent development track record

Work Rights

Preference given to designated groups under BEE Act; Not specified for others

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