Latest Job Openings at Sparkle Nigeria

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Sparkle Nigeria is a bank and then more, licensed by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), we are what most people would refer to as a digital bank. We offer financial, lifestyle and business support services to Nigerians across the globe.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Data Analyst Location: Lagos Type: Full Time Experience: Mid-Level

About the Role

The Data Analyst will support Sparkle make data-informed decisions at every turn.
This includes business intelligence tooling, infrastructure as well as thoughtful analysis.
You will be responsible for managing our master data set, developing reports and troubleshooting data issues.
This role will rely heavily on you working with team members from other departments to create and report on dashboards that cut across business metrics and product analysis

Roles & Responsibilities

Data Support & Analysis:
- Collaborate with teams across the company to develop metrics and optimize against them
- Managing and designing the reporting environment, including data sources, security and metadata
- Supporting initiatives for data integrity and normalization
- Support Sparkle teams with reporting and dashboards by providing technical expertise and training
- Conduct actionable analysis and provide insights to decision makers
- Identify and analyse trends and develop potential solutions
- Troubleshooting and reporting database environment and reports
Systems Creation & Standardisation Transition Sparkle to Power BI, while promoting data democratisation within the organisation:
Analyse Sparkle’s processes and/or operations in order timprove efficiency and automate where possible
Use historic, current and predictive data to identify growth opportunities for Sparkle

Experience & Qualification

Full-time compensation
Previous work experience as a data analyst or in related field.
Ability twork with stakeholders across different levels within the organisation
Experience in methodologies and processes for managing large scale databases.
Demonstrated proficiency in handling large data sets and relational databases.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer (Backend) Location: Lagos, Nigeria Job Type: Full Time

About the Role

Sparkle is looking for a Senior Software Engineer who is skilled at writing complex applications, have a deep understanding of application lifecycles, databases and services.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will be responsible for using your knowledge of technology to drive Sparkle’s ability to deliver value and results to our internal and external stakeholders.

Roles & Responsibilities

Competent in performing all programming and development assignments without close supervision
Works with Design, UX, and Product Manager to ensure an optimal and consistent user experience.
Defines and sets a project’s roadmap to include planning for integration of new technology, ownership of code libraries, and backlog of technical tasks
Works independently on complex systems or infrastructure components that may be used by one or more applications or systems.
Serves as an ambassador for development and a champion of quality standards while spreading a passion for current technology and new trends
Drives application development focused around delivering business valuable features
Participates as an active team member of daily standups and other agile-focused efforts, including joining sprint planning meetings and estimating work effort on tasks assigned to the entire team
Supports the Technology team with developing a structured application/interface code, new program documentation, operations documentation and user guides in a casual, flexible environment
Communicates with end users and internal customers to help direct development, debugging, and testing of application software for accuracy, integrity, interoperability, and completeness
Performs integrated testing and customer acceptance testing of components that requires careful planning and execution to ensure timely, quality results.
Employee is also responsible for performing other job duties as assigned by Sparkle management from time to time.

Education & Qualification

Active in the technology ecosystem in your city ex: you organize meet ups, speak at conferences and are active on GitHub
Degree in Engineering, Computer Science or a related field from an accredited university
Has at least 4 years of experience working as a Software Engineer
Expert level understanding of at least one the following back end languages: Java; PHP/Laravel
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure cloud hosting platform
Proven ability to problem-solve and de-bug
Has a vibrant personality and exceptional communication skills (English; verbal and written)

Excellent interpersonal skills:

Competency working/deploying projects with a source control tool; GIT preferred.

Job Title: Media Intern Location: Lagos Type: Full Time Experience: Internship

About the Role

Sparkle is looking for an energetic recent graduate to contribute to our photography, videography and audio storytelling and ultimately help document the Sparkle journey.
This is an opportunity to alongside a team of creatives who will support with accelerating your growth.

Roles & Responsibilities

Contribute to Sparkle’s social media storytelling efforts including content creation – photo, video and audio, according to a predetermined content calendar
Chase stories and capture Sparkling moments
Create content that entertains, educates and entices members of the Sparkle tribe.
Offer media services to all departments that have media needs.
Work with the Human Resources department to generate content to build Sparkle’s culture.
Ensure proper archiving of all media collected from Nigeria.
Ensure 100% brand consistency across work output.
Support the content team throughout the execution of campaigns.
Manage Sparkle’s digital assets - maintenance and archiving content

Experience & Qualification

A self-starting, curious media expert interested in capturing Sparkling moments
A great team player who is adaptable and able to navigate a rapidly growing organisation
Proven ability to take high quality photos and shoot video with a DSLR camera
Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro
Previous experience creating visual, audio, and written content
A great eye/ear for stories
Excellent oral and written communicator
Ability to work long hours when needed

Benefits & Compensation