Senior Data Engineer

Location: Lagos, Nigeria (Hybrid or Client-Site-Based)

Role: Data Engineering Manager

Function: AI & Data Consulting

Level: Manager

Experience: 8–12+ years, including 3+ years leading Data engineering initiatives

Travel: May be required to travel

We are seeking a Data Engineering Manager to lead the design, build, and scale of enterprise-grade data platforms that power analytics, AI, and digital transformation initiatives. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with delivery ownership, working closely with architects, AI specialists, and business stakeholders across complex, high-impact engagements.

You will guide multidisciplinary teams, ensure delivery excellence, and translate strategic business requirements into modern, scalable data engineering solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own data engineering workstreams across analytics modernization and AI transformation programs.
• Architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data platforms using modern architectures such as Data Lakehouse, Data Mesh, and Delta Lake.
• Design and implement robust data ingestion, transformation, and governance pipelines.
• Build and manage cloud-native data infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data engineering solutions aligned to KPIs.
• Manage delivery timelines, scope, and quality across multiple engagements.
• Mentor data engineers, conduct code reviews, and ensure engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with AI, strategy, and business teams to deliver end-to-end data value.

Required Skills & Experience

• 8–12+ years of experience in data engineering, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL (Scala or Java is a plus).
• Experience with Apache Spark, DBT, Kafka, and Airflow.
• Deep experience with cloud data platforms across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, batch and streaming architectures.
• Experience with CI/CD, data testing frameworks, and infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Prior consulting or client-facing delivery experience is strongly preferred.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Exposure to AI/ML deployment pipelines, MLOps, or analytics productization.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale data modernization programs.
• Cross-industry experience in Financial Services, Telecoms, Consumer, or Healthcare.
• Knowledge of Agile, DataOps, or modern delivery methodologies.

Soft Skills

• Clear and confident communicator across technical and non-technical teams.
• Strong leadership mindset with a passion for mentoring and developing talent.
• Structured, analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced, multi-project consulting environments.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Postgraduate degree or relevant cloud and data certifications are a strong advantage.

Benefits of Working With Us

🌍 Diverse Client Exposure across enterprise and high-growth organizations

🔄 High-impact AI and data transformation projects

📈 Continuous learning and leadership development

🌐 Flexible work arrangements

💡 Consulting-driven, collaborative environment

💰 Competitive compensation

🏖 Strong focus on work-life balance

🤝 Inclusive, merit-based culture

How to Apply

Select the “Looking for role” option when applying.

Submit your updated resume along with any relevant portfolio, GitHub, or project links.

About Anchor Bridge Consulting

Anchor Bridge Consulting is a technology services and staff augmentation company helping businesses scale through smart systems and top-tier talent. With offices in Fort Lauderdale, USA, and Lagos, Nigeria, we serve clients across Retail, Logistics, Hospitality, and Software through tailored solutions in CRM implementation, application development, and remote staffing.

We specialize in connecting global companies with high-performing African tech talent developers, analysts, and engineers who are vetted, trained, and ready to deliver. Our curated hiring pipeline reduces onboarding time to just two weeks, offering clients significant cost savings with seamless time zone overlap.

As an Authorized Monday.com Partner, we also design custom CRM systems and workflow automations that drive efficiency and insight. At Anchor Bridge, we are committed to diversity, innovation, and human-centered growth. Our hiring practices are inclusive, unbiased, and grounded in merit and long-term partnership.

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