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Standard Bank Group

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Specialist, Data Integration

Kampala, Uganda

Senior Manager, Data Engineering And Architecture

Closing: May 7, 2024

5 days remaining

Published: Apr 24, 2024 (8 days ago)

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Requirements

  • A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certifications or equivalent experience in data management, ETL processes, data warehousing, data visualization, and managing large and complex datasets.
  • 10+ years of experience in a senior data management role, including data engineering, architecture, warehousing, and visualization. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in the digital health sector.
  • Expert knowledge of data modelling, database design, and data systems, including familiarity with various database technologies (e.g., MSSQL, Postgres, MySQL, CouchDB, MongoDB etc).
  • Proficiency in developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure data warehouses and data marts.
  • Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing teams of data professionals.
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders and ability to gather and interpret business requirements.
  • Proficiency in using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Power BI, Tableau or Superset, to create dashboards and other data visualizations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to overcome challenges and drive innovation in data management.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage data-related projects, including planning, coordinating, and ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints.
  • Comfort in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to handle uncertainty and drive problem-solving initiatives.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, IT, compliance, and business operations, to achieve project and organizational goals.


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Requirements

  • A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication, Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
  • Professional certifications or equivalent experience in data management, ETL processes, data warehousing, data visualization, and managing large and complex datasets.
  • 10+ years of experience in a senior data management role, including data engineering, architecture, warehousing, and visualization. Preference will be given to candidates who have worked in the digital health sector.
  • Expert knowledge of data modelling, database design, and data systems, including familiarity with various database technologies (e.g., MSSQL, Postgres, MySQL, CouchDB, MongoDB etc).
  • Proficiency in developing, deploying, and maintaining scalable and secure data warehouses and data marts.
  • Experience in leading, mentoring, and developing teams of data professionals.
  • Ability to translate complex data concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders and ability to gather and interpret business requirements.
  • Proficiency in using Business Intelligence (BI) tools, such as Power BI, Tableau or Superset, to create dashboards and other data visualizations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think creatively to overcome challenges and drive innovation in data management.
  • Proven ability to successfully manage data-related projects, including planning, coordinating, and ensuring delivery within time and budget constraints.
  • Comfort in a rapidly changing environment, with the ability to handle uncertainty and drive problem-solving initiatives.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including product management, IT, compliance, and business operations, to achieve project and organizational goals.


  • Collaborate with the product management, program management, and MEL teams to gather data requirements from key stakeholders.
  • Lead the design, development, and maintenance of the organization's data warehouse infrastructure, ensuring a scalable architecture and robust data provenance.
  • Spearhead the implementation of advanced data visualization techniques to generate meaningful insights to support performance monitoring and evidence-based decision-making.
  • Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of data infrastructure, including databases, data warehouses, data lakes, and data processing systems.
  • Supervise the development and optimization of data pipelines for collecting, cleaning, transforming, loading, analysing and visualizing data.
  • Monitor data systems' performance and implement optimizations to ensure efficient data storage and retrieval.
  • Lead, mentor, and manage data and dashboard engineers, providing guidance on best practices and professional development.
  • Stay abreast of latest developments in data technologies and industry trends to drive innovation and continuous improvement in the organization's data capabilities.
  • Identify and manage risks related to data management, including data quality, data privacy, and data security risks.


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