Data Engineer

AmaliTech is a social business empowering the next generation of technology leaders that harness the potential of remote working to build the future of work in sub-Saharan Africa and reinvest its surplus in further training, network growth, and local community support. AmaliTech provides employment pathways in the tech sector to young graduates in Sub-Saharan Africa, connecting them to the global demand for tech talent. Our approach combines training with employment and continuous learning because evidence shows that only this integrated approach works. By focusing on skilled IT services, we contribute to ecosystem development and the emergence of a future-proof industry with growth engine potential. With headquarters in Germany, we have over 400 strong team members based in Ghana (Takoradi, Accra and Kumasi) and Rwanda (Kigali). AmaliTech is looking for an experienced Data Engineer to join our data team and help design, develop, and optimize data pipelines and workflows. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of data engineering concepts, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work on complex data projects that drive impactful insights. Your work will directly contribute to improving decision-making and operational efficiency across the organization. Key Responsibilities Develop, construct, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL processes. Assemble large, complex datasets that meet functional and non-functional business requirements. Collaborate with data architects, data scientists, and analysts to understand data requirements and optimize data workflows. Monitor and troubleshoot data systems using tools such as Grafana or AWS CloudWatch to ensure reliability, data quality, and availability. Implement data governance and security measures to protect sensitive data. Design and optimize data storage solutions, including data warehouses and data lakes. Automate and improve data processes and workflows for scalability and efficiency.