Senior Data Engineer at Pezesha

Pezesha is seeking a talented and driven Senior Data Engineer to lead the development, optimization, and scaling of our applications and data platforms. This full-time role will focus on enhancing our Flask-based applications, building scalable data pipelines, and ensuring the reliability and performance of our technology stack.

The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in software development, infrastructure management, and cloud-based services to support Pezesha's mission of financial inclusion. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions, maintain high system performance, and implement best practices across the engineering lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

Application Development

• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and secure Flask-based applications.
• Perform detailed code reviews, identify inefficiencies, and provide recommendations for optimization. Implement best practices software development, ensuring the platform is maintainable, efficient, and secure.
• Collaborate with internal teams to iterate and update applications based on feedback and business needs.
• Manage and optimize infrastructure for the applications to support real-time data processing and monitoring.
• Implement robust RESTful APIs and integrate them with other services.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver features that meet business requirements.
• Ensure applications are secure and maintainable, adhering to industry standards and guidelines.

Infrastructure and Optimization

• Build/maintain scalable infrastructure using GCP, Docker, and related technologies.
• Develop and optimize data pipelines for real-time and batch processing.
• Ensure seamless model deployment using CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for scalability and reliability.
• Utilize Mage for managing and monitoring data workflows and processes.
• Building and maintaining early stage data warehouses, setting up pipelines and deploying models, whilst ensuring data is securely and readily available to internal and external stakeholders
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements, namely, automating manual processes, optimising data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for scalability.

Collaboration and Innovation

• Work closely with the product, data science, and engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers to foster a culture of learning and excellence.
• Stay informed on the latest technologies and best practices, integrating them into Pezesha's systems where applicable.

Qualifications, Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in backend application development, with a strong focus on Flask development.
• Proven expertise in designing and deploying scalable, secure, and high-performance applications.
• Hands-on experience with GCP (e.g., Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, BigQuery) and cloud-native architectures.
• Proficiency in containerization tools such as Docker and orchestration platforms.
• Strong knowledge of data pipelines, ETL processes, and data workflow management tools like Mage.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and workflows.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools for performance optimization.
• Knowledge of microservices architecture and API management.
• Excellent problem-solving, project management and analytical skills with a focus on delivering results.

Why Join Pezesha?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization committed to enabling financial inclusion in Africa.
• Work on cutting-edge technologies and impactful projects in a dynamic environment.
• Collaborate with a talented team and grow your career in a supportive culture.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.