Specialist - Data Engineer.MTN Software Solutions

Responsibilities

• Support in achievement of squad outcomes within time boxed sprints
• Ensure that business requirements are clear and completely
• documented in alignment with stakeholder expectations
• Maintain advanced data pipelines and ETL processes to handle data
• from diverse sources
• Develop and maintain documentation for Data Management in
• Software CoE
• Ensure data integrity and security across Software CoE
• Maintain and exceed the agreed customer satisfaction levels
• Foster a data driven culture across Software CoE

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms (preferred)

Experience

• 4+ years of relevant working experience
• Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in data engineering or a similar role, preferably within a software engineering or technology-focused organization
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable data infrastructures
• Experience in troubleshooting data issues and building effective solutions

Skills

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python,
• Java, or Scala
• Proficient in using design software (e.g.: Figma and other tools)
• Working knowledge of ETL processes and data integration techniques
• Familiarity with database management systems like Oracle, Mongo, MySQL
• Strong understanding of data processing frameworks
• and tools (e.g., Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka)

Key Duties

• Develop, continuously improve, and execute under the guidance of data leads efficient data frameworks to identify, organize,
• structure, and make available data attributes and information relevant for Software COE
• Support and execute instructions as per guidance in designing, building and maintaining scalable and reliable data pipelines to
• facilitate seamless data integrations and processing.
• Support in developing and maintaining ETL processes and data integration workflows to streamline the data analysis process for
• Software COE optimizing and scaling data processing and storage systems to handle large and diverse datasets efficiently
• Execute set tasks to maintain the data infrastructures, including databases, data warehouses and data lakes to ensure
• availability, reliability and performance of data systems
• Provide support in designing data models and implementing scalable data architectures that support the business objectives
• Support reviewing of technical designs, troubleshooting data issues and providing technical solutions to the software CoE
• Maintain and optimize databases, including performing routine maintenance tasks, indexing, and performance tuning
• As a flying squad member, work across squads and act as a SME on data management, providing guidance and support to other
• squad members. Ensure achievement of squad outcomes within defined timelines, required quality standards, and in alignment
• with the business objectives
• Work under the guidance of data engineering team to understand the data needs and provide solutions that align with the
• business requirements
• Document data pipeline configurations, data flow diagrams, and data integration processes to ensure clarity and facilitate
• knowledge sharing
• Conduct research to understand the latest developments in data management techniques, data technologies and explore tools
• that can enhance the data engineering practice at MTN
• Monitor data quality and work on identifying data inconsistency and resolving data errors
• Engage proactively in sprint review sessions, identifying areas for improvement and opportunities to enhance through utilization
• of data analytics
• Stay updated on industry trends, new technologies, and best practices in data engineering and participate in relevant training
• Interact with Chapter members, sharing expertise and deep knowledge to support achievement of squad outcomes