Who we areMoniepoint Inc. is Africa’s all-in-one financial platform, helping 20 million businesses and individuals access seamless payments, banking, credit, cross-border, and business management tools each month.As Nigeria’s largest merchant acquirer, we power most of the country’s point-of-sale (POS) transactions. Through our subsidiaries, Moniepoint Inc. processes over $250 billion in digital payment transaction value annually.About the roleAt Moniepoint, data is at the core of everything we do. We are a customer-centric company, and your work will enable our teams to make informed, data-driven decisions that directly impact the success of our business. As a Data Engineering Lead, you will help craft robust, scalable systems that support our business intelligence and data-driven operations. We value leaders who are not only technically adept but also excited about mentoring others and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with data.Curious about what makes Moniepoint an incredible place to work? Check out posts on how we cultivate a culture of innovation, teamwork, and growth.What you will get to doBuild and maintain robust data pipelines processing large volumes of dataAnalysis of large data sets using tools such as Python & SQLUpdate and optimize our data platform for speed, scalability and costCoordinate with different functional teams to understand and meet their data needsDevelop processes and tools to monitor and analyze model performance and data accuracySolve general data-related problemsSetting up new pipelines for the full stream/enrichment/curation processUpkeep of source code locationsInvestigating and utilising ML & AI to improve the cloud offeringDevelopment of junior staff membersTo succeed in this role, you should haveProven experience as a Data Engineer (5-7+ years, can be made up for with accomplishments)Strong Leadership experienceStrong problem solving skillsAdvanced proficiency with SQLProficiency with PythonExperience with cloud platforms (e.G. Google Cloud, AWS, Azure)Experience using version control tools such as gitExcellent written and verbal communication skillsA drive to learn and master new technologies and techniquesA bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or any other related fieldExperience with the following would be a plusData governanceBuilding and deploying machine learning modelsTerraform or other infrastructure as code toolsWhat we can offer youCulture - We put our people first and prioritize the well-being of every team member. We have built a company where all opinions carry weight and where all voices are heard. We value and respect each other and always look out for one another. Above all, we are human.Learning - We have a learning and development-focused environment with an emphasis on knowledge sharing, training, and regular internal technical pensation - You’ll receive an attractive salary, pension, health insurance, annual bonus, plus other benefits.What to expect in the hiring processA preliminary phone call with the recruiterA take-home assessmentA technical interview with a Lead in our Engineering TeamA behavioural and technical interview with a member of the Executive teamMoniepoint is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates.

📌 Data Engineering Lead (Madrid)
🏢 Moniepoint
📍 Madrid