Data Engineer at Konga Online Shopping Limited

Job Category: Mid Officer Level
Reports to: Lead, Data Engineering and Analytics

Job Profile

• We are searching for a talented and smart individual with a passion for the Ecommerce space to function in the capacity of Data Engineer.
• The ideal candidate should be responsible for turning data into information, information into insight and use insight to help enable business decisions.
• The Data Engineer responsibilities include conducting full lifecycle analysis to include requirements, activities.
• The Data Engineer will also monitor performance and quality control plans to identify improvements.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for:

• Interpreting data, analyze results using statistical techniques and provide ongoing reports
• Develop and implement databases, data collection systems, data analytics and other strategies that optimize statistical efficiency and quality
• Acquire data from primary or secondary data sources and maintain databases/data systems
• Identify, analyze, and interpret trends or patterns in complex data sets
• Filter and “clean” data by reviewing computer reports, printouts, and performance indicators to locate and correct code problems
• Work with management to prioritize business and information needs
• Locate and define new process improvement opportunities
• Analyzing data to effectively coordinate the installation of new systems or the modification of existing systems.
• Monitoring business performance.
• Communicating key project data to team members and building cohesion among teams.
• Developing and executing project plans.
• Applying mathematics and statistics to problem-solving initiatives.
• Applying best practices and standard operating procedures.
• Creating innovative solutions to meet our company’s technical needs.

Professional Skills & Qualifications Required

• A bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Information Management or Statistics, or any other related field will be an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of relational databases, SQL and ORM technologies (JPA2, Hibernate)
• Proficiency in software engineering tools
• 3 to 5 years proven working experience as a data analyst or business data analyst
• Technical expertise regarding data models, database design development, data mining and segmentation techniques.
• Strong knowledge of and experience with reporting solutions (Power BI, Qlikview etc.), databases (SQL etc.), and ETL
• Knowledge of statistics and experience using statistical packages for analyzing datasets (Excel, SPSS, SAS etc.)
• Hands-on programming experience using relevant languages
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Experience managing the software development lifecycle
• The ability to prioritize activities and deliver projects on time and within budget
• Strong coding skills.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Adept at queries, report writing and presenting findings.

Why work with Konga?

• A unique opportunity to work in a fast paced, structured and technologically driven environment
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team growing the ecommerce space in Nigeria
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our fast growing businesses.