Data Engineering Team Lead

Are you an expert in all things data and have experience leading a team? You’re not afraid of complex data sets and tools; in fact, you excel when working with them! If this describes you, then the Data Team Lead position could be a great match.

The Company

Triggerise believes in a world where all youth have the power to choose where, when, and how they meet their sexual reproductive health needs. Our digital platform delivers scalable and verifiable sexual reproductive health services for young people in 5 main markets in Sub Saharan Africa - Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, South Africa and Burkina Faso. We work together with local communities and use nudges like reminders, discounts, and reward points to encourage our users to access and use sexual and reproductive health services. We also support our users in becoming micro-entrepreneurs and adding value to their economies.

Triggerise has offices in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, the Netherlands and Portugal. Globally, our team consists of 160 enthusiastic, international colleagues. Whether you are working from our biggest office in Nairobi, the fast-growing office in South Africa, or from home, our people are young and our culture is global and dynamic. Our work environment is fast-paced, informal, and friendly. You can learn more about what being part of Triggerise is like here.

We are open to remote work for this position and will happily accept applicants from anywhere in Kenya, South Africa, and Portugal. The Job
The Data Engineering Team Lead role encompasses leading the data team and utilizing software tools to transform and analyze data, as well as interpreting historical data. A significant aspect of the role is developing and maintaining features in our data warehouse and other platforms to ensure data availability throughout the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the work of the data team and actively participate in cross-team projects.
• Ensure data is readily available from multiple sources.
• Analyze data and identify trends using developed and maintained tools.
• Contribute to donor reporting efforts.

About you
Data comes naturally to you, and you understand its significance and the optimal ways to leverage it. You have a keen eye for detail and the skills to design and develop tools that enhance data utilization. Your people management skills are outstanding, and you enjoy leading a team while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience working with complex data sets and expertise in data and tools.

• At least 1 year of experience in leading a data engineering team is required.

• Extensive software development experience, including expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.

• Demonstrated proficiency in handling large volumes of data efficiently.

• Experience with technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Apache Kafka.

• Familiarity with data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data warehousing concepts.

• Advanced working knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases.

• Machine learning knowledge or experience would be a bonus.

Recruitment Process

Introductory call with recruiter | First Interview with Tech Team | Technical Challenge | Final interview with the Tech Team

The Rewards
At Triggerise we believe in being open, also when it comes to salaries. The monthly salary bracket for this position is Ksh301,704 - Ksh452,555 gross in Kenya, R68,226 - R102,339 gross in South Africa, and €3,075 - €4,612 gross in Portugal, plus benefits. We will offer you a salary in this bracket depending on your level of experience and how it relates to your future colleagues.

In addition to your monthly salary, we offer you:

• Secondary benefits

• A personal development budget

• Unlimited holidays, if you can make it work with your team you’re good to go

• Growth opportunities

• A product to help shape as we grow, to leave your mark on how we do things

• A vision that we trust that you will do your job without us having to invent unnecessary rules and regulations.

The Details
Interested? Click Apply for This Job! Want more information? Check out our website triggerise.org or contact our Global Recruiter. We only accept applications through the apply links, not by email.

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