Senior Data Engineer
✨ AI Summary
Turaco aims to revolutionize insurance for underserved populations, working to alleviate financial anxieties. Our goal is to insure one billion individuals, significantly increasing global coverage. As a fast-growing financial services startup in Africa, we offer subscription-based insurance, intertwined with everyday transactions. Collaborating with businesses catering to emerging markets, we deliver affordable insurance solutions that enhance lives. Our commitment to simplicity, clarity, and transparency shapes our operations, and we maintain a diverse and inclusive workplace, prohibiting discrimination in any form. Since February 2019, we've reached 5 million users and continue to expand rapidly. For more information, visit www.turaco.insure.
Technology at Turaco
Our proprietary tech platform supports all insurance functions, including claims processing and customer onboarding. Our tech team, comprising Software Engineers, Data Scientists, QA analysts, and Product Managers, utilizes a stack featuring Java with Spring Boot, React, and Postgres, operating on AWS with a microservices architecture.
Key Responsibilities
We are in search of a Senior Data Engineer to design and enhance our data infrastructure. Responsibilities include:
- Creating scalable data pipelines for high-volume financial transactions.
- Designing resilient data infrastructure using modern technologies like Kafka and Spark.
- Building and optimizing ETL/ELT pipelines with core banking systems.
- Improving platform scalability through automation.
- Ensuring data quality and compliance.
- Mentoring junior engineers and collaborating with various teams to develop data solutions.
Qualifications
Applicants should have over 5 years of Data Engineering experience, preferably in FinTech. A Computer Science or related degree is required, alongside proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala, and expert SQL skills. Knowledge of big data technologies, orchestration tools, and data visualization is essential.
Company Culture
If you align with our values of pushing boundaries, striving for excellence, and respecting individuals, we welcome your application.
