Latest Jobs at Sahara Group

Role Accountabilities

• Design and build scalable REST APIs on Node.js/Express, Go, and Typescript backend
• Develop, test, tune for performance, and deploy microservices.
• Collaborate with the team, optimize, and refactor the back-end architecture
• Work with UX/UI teams to lead the development of pixel-perfect responsive web applications.
• Maintain high standards of quality for code, documentation, and other deliverables
• Architecture and tech stack discussions to optimize for increasing server load.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using industry-standard open-source tools.
• Assist with partner integration validation and certification.
• Prepare technical documents and a handbook to accurately represent application design and code.
• Document SDKs and write developer-facing documentation.

Skills & Qualification

•  At least 5 years’ experience building full-stack web projects with a significant focus on back-end code and business logic.
• At least 3-5+ years of experience within the payment processing space is preferable and working with the Go programming language.
• Advanced level of JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript, and various Go frameworks and tools
• Ability to architect and develop service-based backends: APIs, code, and data.
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure such as Amazon AWS and GCP
• Experience in documenting complex systems, establishing style guides, and reviewing/editing 
  others' writing.
• Proficiency with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, Apollo GraphQL, and RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins is a plus.
• Experience in building SDKs and developer-facing documentation.
• Proficient in documenting complex systems, establishing style guides, and reviewing/editing others' writing.

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Role Accountabilities

Digital Strategy & Experience Leadership

• Define and execute a holistic Digital Experience Strategy aligned with Sahara Beyond 30 and global brand objectives.
• Serve as the custodian of Sahara’s digital channels, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and engagement across platforms.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Brand, Communications, IT, HR, and Business Units to maintain unified digital standards and storytelling.

Channel Management & Social Listening

• Oversee all digital channels, including corporate websites, social media platforms, intranet, email systems, and any digital platforms.
• Implement advanced social listening tools to monitor conversations, trends, and sentiment across markets.
• Use insights from social listening to inform content strategy, audience engagement, and reputation management.

Digital Marketing & Campaign Optimization

• Lead digital marketing initiatives across paid, owned, and earned media channels.
• Drive performance through SEO, SEM, and targeted campaigns that enhance discoverability and engagement.
• Ensure integration of digital campaigns with offline efforts for a unified brand narrative.

AI-Integration & Automation

• Deploy AI-powered tools for predictive analytics, content personalization, and automated engagement workflows.
• Leverage AI for social media optimization, trend forecasting, and audience segmentation.
• Build intelligent dashboards for real-time performance tracking and decision-making.

Content Management & Narrative Shaping

• Manage the content lifecycle across all digital platforms, ensuring relevance, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Shape compelling narratives that reinforce Sahara’s positioning and resonate with global audiences.
• Conduct UX audits and content journey mapping to improve user flow and engagement.

Data Intelligence & Performance Analytics

• Establish a robust digital measurement framework across web, social, intranet, and CRM platforms.
• Analyze user behavior and campaign performance to inform strategy and optimize communication effectiveness.
• Deliver periodic reports with actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.

Governance, Compliance & Security

• Ensure compliance with global data privacy regulations and accessibility standards.
• Work with IT to maintain platform security, SSL certifications, and risk mitigation protocols.
• Maintain documentation, digital playbooks, and governance frameworks for all platforms.

Functional Competencies

• Expertise in digital marketing, social media management, and content strategy
• Proficiency in analytics tools (Google Analytics 4, social listening platforms, SEO/SEM tools)
• Familiarity with AI-driven marketing tools and automation platforms
• Strong understanding of UX principles, digital architecture, and multi-channel integration

Managerial Competencies

• Ability to lead digital strategy while managing execution across multiple platforms
• Vendor and stakeholder management across regions
• Strong project management and agile workflow coordination
• Capacity to translate data insights into strategic recommendations

Behavioral Competencies

• Strategic thinker with a high sense of ownership
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Innovation mindset and adaptability to emerging technologies
• Attention to detail and commitment to digital excellence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Media, Marketing, Communications, Information Systems, or related field
• Minimum of 5–7 years experience in digital strategy, marketing, or experience management
• Professional certifications in Digital Marketing, Analytics, or AI-driven tools are an advantage

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Role Accountabilities

Brand Visual Identity Development

• Evolve and maintain Sahara’s visual identity system, ensuring a modern, cohesive, and globally appealing brand expression.
• Develop design guides, component libraries, and visual standards for use across all business units and regions.
• Ensure visual consistency across print, digital, video, and experiential platforms.

Creative Design & Layout Execution

• Produce high-quality designs for publications, brochures, corporate reports, internal communications, presentations, infographics, and campaign visuals.
• Create clean, structured layouts that apply strong visual hierarchy and understand the flow of information.
• Adapt complex technical information into simple, visually compelling formats.

Digital & UI Design Support

• Translate the Sahara visual language across digital platforms, supporting website elements, landing pages, microsites, and intranet visual assets.
• Work with the Digital Web Experience Manager to ensure brand alignment across user interface components.

Motion & Multimedia Design

• Design and animate motion graphics for intros, transitions, lower thirds, logo stings, brand elements, and video assets.
• Develop animated visual systems that enhance Sahara’s digital storytelling and modern brand posture.
• Support video editing teams with stylistic overlays, graphic inserts, and brand-based visual enhancements.

Social Media & Campaign Design

• Create visually strong content for social platforms and digital campaigns that elevate brand perception.
• Define the visual tone for major communication moments, anniversaries, product launches, and internal campaigns.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure every campaign is aligned to the brand’s evolving global style.

Brand Governance and Quality Control

• Review and approve internal and external design outputs to enforce brand consistency.
• Maintain asset libraries, templates, and design repositories for organisation-wide use.
• Provide creative direction to vendors, printers, and production agencies as needed.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and Figma.
• Strong grounding in visual hierarchy, typography, color theory, and composition.
• Experience in brand identity development, logo design, and visual system creation.
• Ability to design for both print and digital platforms, including UI support for web assets.
• Competence in motion design, vector animation, and creation of animated brand elements.
• Basic understanding of digital formats, rendering, compression, and exporting for multi-channel use.

Behavioral & Creative Competencies

• Strong creative intuition with the ability to modernize and evolve established brand systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to design excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple design requests, prioritise effectively, and deliver on tight timelines.
• Collaborative mindset with strong communication skills and the ability to present design concepts clearly.
• Curiosity for emerging design trends, technologies, and global aesthetic standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Visual Communication, Digital Design, or relevant discipline
• 2–5 years professional design experience in a corporate, agency, or emerging brand environment.
• Portfolio demonstrating brand identity, layout work, multimedia design, and motion graphics.