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Tiko · 1 month ago

Data Engineering Team Lead

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date8+ years exp

Tiko is an African nonprofit organization that empowers adolescent girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa. The Data Engineering Team Lead will lead the data team, develop and maintain data platforms, and ensure data quality and availability across the organization.

ConsultingHealth CareNon ProfitWomen's

Responsibilities

Lead the design, delivery, and evolution of the data platform, pipelines, and models
Ensure high data quality, reliability, performance, and scalability
Plan and prioritise work to deliver data initiatives aligned with business and product goals
In collaboration with the data architect, provide technical leadership, architectural guidance, and code/design reviews
Coach and support data engineers, fostering strong ownership and engineering standards
Collaborate closely with analytics, product, and engineering stakeholders
Balance new development, platform improvements, and technical debt
Take ownership of delivery outcomes, risks, and continuous improvement

Qualification

Data engineering leadershipPythonSQLData modelingETL processesData warehousingMachine learningCommunication

Required

8+ years of experience working with complex data sets and expertise in data and tools
At least 3 year of experience in leading a data engineering team is required
Extensive software development experience, including expertise in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Demonstrated proficiency in handling large volumes of data efficiently
Familiarity with data modeling, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes, and data warehousing concepts
Advanced working knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases
Strong understanding of data quality, governance, and best practices
Proven experience making technical decisions
Strong communication skills, with the ability to document and explain technical concepts clearly
Currently based in South Africa or Portugal

Preferred

Machine learning knowledge or experience would be a bonus

Benefits

Benefits and allowances tailored to your location.
Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options where applicable.
A personal development budget of €500 per year to invest in your professional growth - whether through training, certifications, or career advancement opportunities.
Comprehensive time-off package, including 5 days of wellness leave, all regional public holidays, maternity and parental leave according to local regulations, and unlimited holidays subject to team coordination.
The opportunity to shape a growing, impactful product and leave your mark on how we work.
A culture built on trust - we believe you’ll do your best without the need for unnecessary rules or micromanagement.

Company

Tiko

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Tiko is a non-profit leveraging technology to transform sexual and reproductive health for underserved girls in urban and peri-urban Africa facing the 'triple threat' of unintended pregnancy, HIV and sexual and gender-based violence.
dateFounded in 2014
location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NLD
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://triggerise.org/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Benoit Renard
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