Lead Data Engineer

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Proven Success

Africa

Hybrid

EFT Corporation

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Why EFT Corporation

At EFT Corporation, success starts with people. Our team of 290+ professionals works across the United Kingdom, South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, Zimbabwe, and India, bringing together deep local knowledge and shared ambition. With over 25 years of experience, we partner with more than 100 financial institutions to deliver secure, modern payment solutions that improve access and make everyday transactions easier. We're building the future of payments through smart technology, strong partnerships, and a clear focus on progress.

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Career Development: We invest in your future by providing continuous learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities. 
Work-Life Balance: We support flexible work arrangements and wellness programs to ensure you can thrive both professionally and personally.
Impact-Driven Work: Be part of a company driving innovation and transforming financial services across Africa.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Commitment: Be part of a workplace where everyone feels valued and appreciated

Your Role

This is a high-impact leadership role, as a Lead Data Engineer you’ll architect the future of data at EFT Corp — guiding our data engineering and generative AI strategy and enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and transformative client experiences.

What You’ll Do

Lead and Inspire

Drive the vision, execution, and continuous improvement of our data and AI team.
Mentor a high-performing team, instilling best practices and innovative thinking.
Align projects with business strategy and deliver outcomes that matter.

Engineer & Innovate

Design robust, scalable data pipelines and integrate diverse data sources.
Champion best-in-class data governance, quality, and architecture standards.
Partner with product and engineering to create data-driven solutions for real-world challenges.

Drive Generative AI Strategy

Shape the company’s roadmap for generative AI.
Build and prototype cutting-edge AI tools that support both clients and internal teams.
Advocate for ethical, impactful AI across the organization.

Communicate with Impact

Deliver insights through interactive dashboards and automated reports.
Present strategic data narratives to executives and stakeholders.
Foster data literacy company-wide through training and knowledge sharing.

What We’re Looking For

A degree in a STEM field (BSc, BEng, or higher).
Hands-on experience in Python, SQL, and modern AI/ML frameworks.
Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS).
Expertise in building and scaling data architectures and pipelines using Airflow.
Proficiency in PowerBI for creating and managing data visualizations and dashboards.
Solid understanding and experience with MySQL database management and querying.
Leadership skills that inspire collaboration, innovation, and ownership.
A natural mentor and team builder.
Clear, confident communicator with execs and engineers alike.
Highly organized but adaptable — you thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-driven environment.

Our Benefits

Celebrate Your Special Day: Enjoy a dedicated day off to celebrate your birthday.
Wellbeing Matters: Maintain a healthy work-life balance with up to 3 days of wellbeing leave annually.
Family Comes First: Support your loved ones when it matters most with up to 20 days of family responsibility leave.

Our Values

Empowerment 
We trust our team to lead, make decisions, and drive outcomes. 
Financial Inclusion for All 
We build payment solutions that broaden access and support diversity. 
Technology with Purpose
We design tech that simplifies and improves every transaction. 
Customer-Centric
Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

Join EFT Corporation and help shape simpler, more inclusive payments for millions across Africa. 

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EFT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity drives our success, and we welcome passionate individuals from all walks of life to join our team.

EFT Corporation does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms/recruiters. EFT Corporation will not pay any fees to search firms/recruiters if a search firm/recruiter submits a candidate unless an agreement has been entered into concerning the specific open position(s). Search firms/recruiters offering resumes to EFT Corporation on an unsolicited basis shall be deemed to accept this condition, regardless of any other provision to the contrary.

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Lead Data Engineer

Why EFT Corporation

Why You'll Love Working Here:

Your Role

What You’ll Do

What We’re Looking For

Our Benefits

Our Values

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