Lead Data Engineer

undefined ago • 5-7 Years • Data Analysis

Job Summary

Job Description

Kuda is a money app for Africans aiming to make financial services accessible, affordable, and rewarding globally. As a Lead Data Engineer, you will spearhead data engineering efforts, designing and maintaining scalable data pipelines, integrating diverse data sources, and guiding junior colleagues. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data solutions, drive machine learning model deployment, and champion data quality and governance.
Must have:
  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines.
  • Integrate and manage diverse data sources.
  • Guide and mentor junior colleagues.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
  • Drive development and deployment of machine learning models.
  • Champion data quality, security, and governance.
  • 5-7 years of data engineering experience.
  • Exceptional SQL writing skills.
  • Proficiency in C#, Go, Python, Java, Scala.
  • Strong data modelling skills.
  • Familiarity with SSIS, ADF, dbt Cloud, Dataform, Airbyte.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
Perks:
  • A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
  • Pension fund
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
  • Medical Aid
  • Award winning L&D training

Job Details

Description

Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.

We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.

We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.

We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.

Role Overview

We are expanding our reach and seeking a visionary Lead Data Engineer to spearhead our data engineering efforts, driving innovation and growth. With a passion for data-driven decision-making, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of banking for millions.

Roles and responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
  • Integrate and manage diverse data sources to support advanced analytics and business intelligence.
  • Guide and mentor junior colleagues, cultivating their professional development.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data solutions.
  • Drive the development and deployment of machine learning models to enhance predictive analytics.
  • Champion data quality, security, and governance initiatives across the organization.

Requirements

  • 5-7 years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of leading teams.
  • Exceptional SQL writing skills, with a strong preference for candidates experienced in multiple databases, particularly MS SQL Server and Google BigQuery.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Go, Python, Java, and Scala.
  • Strong data modelling skills, with experience managing data structures using the Kimball approach and Data Vault methodologies.
  • Familiarity with data integration tools like SSIS, ADF, dbt Cloud, Dataform and Airbyte.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to design and optimize data systems.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Benefits

Why join Kuda?

At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:

  • A great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team
  • Pension fund
  • Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive paid time off (Parental, Moving day, Birthday, Study leave etc)
  • Medical Aid
  • Award winning L&D training

Kuda is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and anyone seeking employment at Kuda is considered based on merit, qualifications, competence and talent.

We don’t regard colour, religion, race, national origin, sexual orientation, ancestry, citizenship, sex, marital or family status, disability, gender, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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About The Company

A few years ago, a small team of people determined to transform banking launched a savings app for Nigerians. That app was the first step toward Kuda. Kuda is a full-service digital bank. Our mission is to make banking accessible, affordable and rewarding for all Africans. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round recorded in Africa, and completed Series B funding round in 2021, led by some of the world's most respected institutional investors.

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