About RedCloud

RedCloud is leveraging AI-powered technology to break down the barriers to fair and profitable trade in emerging markets.

RedCloud's Intelligent Open Commerce Platform connects FMCG Brands, Distributors, and Local Merchants on a single, equitable marketplace, empowering them with real-world insights and data to help them make better decisions. RedCloud enables FMCG Brands to seize new opportunities in emerging markets, facilitates access to more buyers & streamlines operations for Distributors, and helps Local Merchants spend more time selling products, not searching for them.

The company comprises a highly diverse, dynamic team of driven talented people from over twenty different countries, speaking multiple languages, with a physical footprint in Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

The role:

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our data engineers, scientists and analysts. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in any of these data disciplines, proven leadership skills, and a passion for driving technical excellence and innovation. As an Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for managing talented Data Engineers, Data Scientists and Data Analysts, overseeing the development and maintenance of systems, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and reliable data solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership and Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and grow our team of Data Engineers, fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture.
• Conduct regular performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support the professional development of the Engineers.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration within the team and with other departments.

Technical Oversight:

• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of Data architecture, systems and services.
• Ensure the team adheres to best practices in Data Engineering, including Practical Guidance on Data Pipelines, ETL, Data Streaming, Orchestration & Data Governance
• Drive technical innovation and improvement by staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.

• Identify and mitigate potential risks and bottlenecks in the development process.

Strategy and Vision:

• Contribute to the strategic planning of the company's Data architecture and technology stack.
• Align the team's goals and objectives with the company's overall business strategy and technical roadmap.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Operations and Support:

• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of data systems in production.
• Implement and monitor system health metrics, ensuring proactive identification and resolution of issues.
• Work with DevOps, Security and Software Engineering teams to optimize infrastructure and deployment processes.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience of Managing a team focussed on data transformation and analysis.
• Data background ideally with strong understanding of SQL and Python
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership or management role.
• Proven experience in designing and building scalable and reliable data systems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound technical decisions.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in working with cloud data platform (Snowflake, BigQuery)
• Experience of using Business Intelligence platforms (Thoughtspot, Power BI) and Big Data is a plus.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Check out the links below to see what our CEO Justin Floyd has to say about our plans for growth for the year ahead, and to see our latest video on the mission we’re on!

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