Sahara Group has announced a new hiring opportunity for a Data Engineer position in Lagos, as the multinational energy and infrastructure company continues to expand its digital and data capabilities.
The role, which is a full-time position based in Lagos, is part of the company’s broader push to strengthen its data architecture and analytics systems across its global operations spanning over 38 countries.
Role Overview
According to the job listing, the Data Engineer will be responsible for designing and managing scalable data systems that support high-volume transaction environments.
This includes building data pipelines, developing real-time and batch data ingestion frameworks, and maintaining a robust data lake infrastructure for analytics and reporting.
The successful candidate will also be tasked with ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial and transaction data, while implementing systems for anomaly detection and performance monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
The role covers three major areas:
Data Architecture & Infrastructure
- Develop scalable pipelines for transaction processing
- Build and maintain real-time and batch data ingestion systems
- Optimize database performance and ensure high availability
- Design data models for revenue tracking, settlement, and reporting
Analytics & Governance
- Build reconciliation systems across payment platforms
- Enable business intelligence dashboards for internal teams
- Ensure compliance with fintech regulations and data protection standards
- Maintain audit trails and data lineage for transparency
Collaboration
- Work across product, finance, engineering, and risk teams
- Translate business needs into scalable data solutions
- Support experimentation and growth initiatives
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants are expected to have between three to six years of experience in data engineering or backend data infrastructure.
A degree (BA, BSc, or HND) in a relevant field is required.
Key technical skills include:
- Strong proficiency in SQL and Python
- Experience with ETL/ELT tools and workflow orchestration platforms like Airflow
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP
- Knowledge of data warehousing systems including Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, or PostgreSQL
Additional experience in fintech, payments systems, or risk analytics will be considered an advantage.
Career Prospects
Sahara Group highlights that employees benefit from international exposure, competitive compensation, and structured career growth opportunities.
The company also promotes a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and professional development.
Application Details
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply before the deadline of May 2, 2026.
Applications are to be submitted through the company’s official recruitment platform.
As competition for tech roles in Nigeria intensifies, this opportunity presents a strategic entry point for experienced data professionals looking to work within a globally active energy firm.
