Kuda Bank Recruitment for Intern Data Engineer

Kuda is a full service, app-based digital bank. Our mission is to be the go-to bank not just for those living on the African continent, but also for the African diaspora wherever they might live, anywhere in the world. Kuda is free of ridiculous banking charges and great at helping customers budget, spend smartly and save more. We raised the largest seed round ever seen in Africa, and completed a Series A funding round in February 2021, led by some of the world's smartest venture capital investors. With offices in London (our HQ), Lagos and Cape Town, and further offices opening across Africa during 2021, Kuda is fast becoming recognised as the leading 'Neobank' for Africans.

To help us grow into the company that can bring meaningful change to the way people across Africa get access to great financial products and services in order to take control of their personal finances, we are actively looking for bright, talented, driven people who are excited by our mission. If this sounds like a great way to spend your valuable time, then please get in touch with us.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Position: Intern Data Engineer (6 Months)

Job Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Contract / Internship
Category: Data & Decisioning

Role Overview

• This six-month internship will primarily focus on SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), aiming to develop foundational data engineering skills.
• Interns will engage in building and enhancing data pipelines that are aligned with our business objectives.
• This role is suited for individuals eager to begin their career in data engineering, offering a supportive environment to learn and grow.

Learning Opportunities

• Direct exposure to Microsoft SQL Server and Azure SQL DB.
• Hands-on experience with data integration and transformation in a cloud environment, using tools like Google Big Query and Looker.
• Collaborative work with experienced data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders.
• Introduction to Python and other data engineering tools.
• Potential conversion of the internship into a permanent Trainee Data Engineer position, based on performance.
• Hybrid work model and flexible hours to promote a balanced work and learning environment.
• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic team transforming banking for Africans.
• Experience in consulting and data collection that contributes to a strong foundation in data management practices

Requirements

• Strong interest in data engineering and a proactive approach to learning in a professional
  setting.
• Basic knowledge of SQL and familiarity with programming languages like Python.
• Enrollment in or recent graduation from a program in Computer Science, Engineering or any related field, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• A passion for leveraging technology to innovate within the financial sector

Benefits
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits to our permanent employees in areas including but not limited to:

• Pension
• Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
• Group life insurance
• Health insurance
• L&D training
• We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option