Remote Lead Data Engineer

Description:

• Kuda is a money app for Africans, aiming to make financial services accessible, affordable, and rewarding for every African globally.
• The company has raised over $90 million from respected institutional investors and is expanding its services from offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.
• The Lead Data Engineer will spearhead data engineering efforts, driving innovation and growth within the organization.
• Responsibilities include designing, building, and maintaining scalable data pipelines, ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
• The role involves integrating and managing diverse data sources to support advanced analytics and business intelligence.
• The Lead Data Engineer will guide and mentor junior colleagues, fostering their professional development.
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into robust data solutions is essential.
• The position also includes driving the development and deployment of machine learning models to enhance predictive analytics.
• The Lead Data Engineer will champion data quality, security, and governance initiatives across the organization.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5-7 years of experience in data engineering, with a proven track record of leading teams.
• Exceptional SQL writing skills are required, with a strong preference for experience in multiple databases, particularly MS SQL Server and Google BigQuery.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as C#, Go, Python, Java, and Scala is necessary.
• Strong data modeling skills are required, 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 is essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are necessary, with the ability to design and optimize data systems.
• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field is required.

Benefits:

• Kuda offers a great and upbeat work environment populated by a multinational team.
• Employees benefit from a pension fund.
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays are provided.
• Competitive paid time off is available, including parental leave, moving day, birthday leave, and study leave.
• Medical Aid is offered to employees.
• Award-winning learning and development training is available for professional growth.