Location:Bryanston/Centurion

Salary Market: Market-related (CTC)

Company Overview:

Lightstone is an intelligent solutions company with strong, industry-specificexpertise and core capabilities in data management, GIS, analytics, andsoftware development.


We specialize in delivering integrated, online knowledge solutions, batch andreal-time data quality solutions, and a broad range of geo-spatial and analyticprojects to a range of property, business to consumer, government, andfinancial services clients.



We pride ourselves in our core values to Encourage Participation, Respondto Changing Needs and Win Together, which are reflected in eachdevelopment, project, product, or service we undertake to deliver.


Role overview

An Analytical Engineer at Lightstone is responsible for the design,development, enhancement, optimisation and implementation ofanalytical systems that help in data-driven decision-making. The rolerequires an innovative mindset to approach complex problems and theability to translate these into clear, actionable solutions for stakeholdersacross the company. Furthermore, the role requires the candidate todrive scalability, automation and efficiency while maintaining setstandards for best practices.


Qualifications/Requirements

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science,Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years working experience in relevant field
  • Strong proficiency in SQL, SAS and experience with at least oneprogramming language such as Python or R.
  • Hands-on experience with database standards.

Experience/Required Skills:

  • Agile Methodologies
  • SAS
  • Advanced Excel
  • Advanced MS SQL Server
  • Relational Database Design
  • Python, R
  • SQL query optimisation

Advantageous Skills

  • Microsoft Azure Environment
  • Power BI
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS)

Non-technical skills:

  • Analytical thinking.
  • Inquisitive and innovative mindset.
  • Structured approach to problem-solving, identifying problems and fixingthe issue, must be excellent at troubleshooting and finding resolutions toissues as they arise.
  • Teamwork driven. Collaborate and assist team members, ensuringcollective success through shared knowledge and support in varioustasks.
  • Excited about learning, pushing technical limits and finding newsolutions.
  • Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with variousstakeholders and team members within the organisation.
  • Best practices focused. Implement, enforce, and follow best practices inorder to ensure efficiency of production processes.
  • Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying currentwith the latest industry trends in IT analytics.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proficiency in documenting processes.
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