Ascentech Services Limited is a full-fledged Human Resource Solution Provider incorporated in 2013 with its Head Office in Lagos, Nigeria. We are committed to forging long-term partnerships with our clients by creating and delivering robust and flexible services that address the changing needs of their business.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Engineer

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

  • We are seeking a skilled and experienced Data Engineer to join our Data and Analytics team.
  • The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining scalable data pipelines, optimizing data flow, and working with various data infrastructure technologies.
  • This role is critical in ensuring the seamless integration and accessibility of data across the organization, enabling data-driven decisionmaking and insights.

Key Responsibilities
Data Pipeline Development:

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines to support various data processing and analytics needs.
  • Develop and implement ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to consolidate data from multiple sources.
  • Data Integration and Management:
  • Integrate data from various internal and external sources, ensuring data accuracy and consistency.
  • Manage and optimize data storage solutions, including databases and data warehouses.

Data Quality and Governance:

  • Ensure data quality and integrity by implementing data validation and cleansing procedures.
  • Adhere to data governance and security policies, maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements.

Collaboration and Support:

  • Work closely with data scientists, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
  • oProvide support and troubleshooting for data-related issues and system performance.

Continuous Improvement:

  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends and best practices in data engineering and analytics.
  • Continuously optimize and enhance data pipelines and infrastructure for performance and scalability.

Qualifications
Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Master’s degree or relevant certification in data engineering, data science, or big data technologies is a plus.

Experience:

  • 2+ years of experience in data engineering or related roles.
  • Proven track record of designing and implementing data pipelines and ETL processes.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala.
  • Experience with data processing frameworks and tools such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka.
  • Familiarity with cloud platforms and services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) for data storage and processing.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra).

Analytical Skills:

  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and perform data analysis to derive insights.

Soft Skills:

  • Strong communication and collaboration abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.

Why Join Us

  • Be a part of a dynamic and innovative team dedicated to leveraging data for business success.
  • Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits package.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: [email protected] using the Job Title as the subject of the email

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