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  • Posted: Apr 4, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • KingMakers is the leading sports and digital entertainment platform company across the African continent. We are focused on creating opportunity. Opportunity that allows individuals and communities to realize their dreams – to be the best they can be. Opportunities to grow, to change, to build a business, to make a difference. Opportunity for individual...
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    Head of Data

    About The Role

    • As Head of Data Engineering, you will lead the vision, strategy, and execution of our data engineering function. You will be responsible for building and scaling a high-performance data platform that supports business-critical analytics, AI/ML applications, and real-time data processing at scale.
    • You will manage a global team of data engineers and work cross-functionally with AI, product, finance, risk, and executive leadership teams to ensure our data infrastructure is not only robust and scalable but also aligned with KingMakers' broader business objectives.
    • This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role that requires deep technical expertise, strong people management skills, and the ability to drive strategic data initiatives in a high-growth, fast-paced environment.g that insights derived from data are systematically integrated into all aspects of our operations - from marketing to product development.

    What You'll Be Doing

    Strategic Leadership & Execution

    • Define and execute KingMakers data engineering strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives
    • Drive technical decision-making and platform investments, optimizing for scale, security, and performance
    • Establish and enforce best practices in data architecture, governance, quality, and reliability
    • Collaborate with product, finance, and AI teams to unlock the full potential of data across the business

    Technical Excellence & Data Platform Development

    • Architect and lead the development of a highly scalable, cloud-native Enterprise Data Platform
    • Oversee real-time and batch data processing pipelines, ensuring efficiency, low latency, and accuracy
    • Build and manage data lake and data warehouse solutions for advanced analytics and AI-driven applications
    • Implement data observability, governance, and compliance frameworks to ensure security and regulatory adherence
    • Drive automation and continuous improvement across the data engineering stack

    People Leadership & Team Development

    • Lead and scale a high-performing team of data engineers across multiple locations
    • Foster a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous learning
    • Implement career development plans, coaching, and mentorship programs
    • Scale the team through hiring, training, and process improvements to meet business demands

    Requirements

    • 8+ years of experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related fields, with at least 5+ years leading teams
    • Proven track record of building and scaling enterprise data platforms in high-transaction environments
    • Expertise in distributed data architectures, cloud data engineering, and real-time processing
    • Strong background in Databricks, Apache Spark, PySpark, and big data technologies
    • Experience with high-volume financial transactions and ensuring data integrity in regulated environments
    • Deep knowledge of data governance, observability, and security best practices
    •  Multi-site engineering team management experience, ideally across different time zones
    • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders and translate business needs into technical solutions

    Nice-to-Have Experience

    • Experience with Microsoft Azure and the SQL data stack
    • Knowledge of Kafka, MongoDB, and other event-driven architectures
    • Background in hyper-growth startups or fast-scaling digital businesses
    • Familiarity with machine learning and AI-driven data processing pipelines

    How You'll Work At KingMakers

    • Customer Focus - Everything we build is designed to enhance user experience and business impact
    • Innovation & Big Thinking - We challenge the status quo, leveraging technology to push boundaries
    • Ownership & Accountability - We take responsibility for solving problems and driving results
    • Speed & Focus - We prioritize action, iterating quickly to improve continuously
    • Collaboration & Transparency - We work cross-functionally and value candid, open communication
    • Fun - We celebrate our wins, learn from challenges, and support each other's development

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to KingMakers on www.linkedin.com to apply

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