We at MTN Group are a purpose and value led organization.At MTN Group, we believe that understanding our people's needs and aspirations is key to creating experiences that delight you at work, every day. We are committed to fostering an environment where every member of our Y'ello Family is heard, understood, and empowered to live an inspired life.Our values keep us grounded and moving in the right direction. Most importantly, they keep us honest. It is not something we claim to be. It is in our DNA.As an organization, we consider it our mission to create an exciting and rewarding place to work, where our people can be themselves, thrive in positivity, and ignite their full potential. A workplace that boosts creativity and innovation, improves productivity, and ultimately drives meaningful results. A workplace that is built on relationships and achieving a purpose that is bigger than us. This is what we want you to experience with us!Our commitments go beyond an organizational promise. It is in our leadership and managerial ethos to meaningfully partner with our employees, customers, and stakeholders with a vision to realize our shared goals.We are delighted that you are considering us as your career partner to make a mark in the world. We look forward to your application!About the Role:As the Senior Manager – Data Engineer at MTN Software Solutions, you will provide strategic direction and technical leadership, overseeing data management principles that support our data-driven decision-making process.In this pivotal role, you'll guide a talented team of data engineers in architecting, developing, and optimizing complex data systems, driving data engineering best practices across our organization. You'll foster a culture of research and innovation, encouraging creative problem-solving and collaboration towards shared goals.Key Responsibilities:Provide strong leadership to your squad, fostering a collaborative and self-organizing team culture.Guide the adoption and implementation of Agile methodologies, ensuring continuous improvement.Develop and implement data management strategies to support our software engineering centre of excellence.Maintain and optimize data infrastructures, ensuring availability, reliability, and performance.Lead the design of scalable data architectures and collaborate across teams to create innovative technical solutions.Mentor and guide mid and junior data engineers, promoting a culture of creativity and innovation.Monitor and evaluate the performance of strategic initiatives, providing insights and recommendations.Facilitate effective communication within the team and across stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment.What We're Looking For:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, or related field. Relevant certifications in data engineering or cloud platforms are a plus.8+ years of relevant experience, with 5-8 years in data engineering. Proven expertise in designing and implementing scalable data solutions.Proficiency in programming languages (Python, Java, Scala), data processing frameworks (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Kafka), and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).If you are passionate about your craft, value excellence and delivery, and want to make a meaningful impact on the lives of over 300 million customers across 18 countries, MTN is the right place for you. Join us on this exciting journey as we build up our organization and achieve amazing things together.Closing date: 9th September 2024. Late applications will not be accepted.Disclaimer:MTN Group is an equal opportunity employer with an imperative and obligation to achieve its own set EE targets and the legislated Employment Equity targets. Preference will first be given to previously disadvantaged individuals/groups with a specific focus on females and differently abled persons.If you have not heard from us within 14 days of closure of this job advert, then you can assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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