Data Engineer – Remote Position at Tiko (South Africa or Portugal)

Join Tiko’s Tech Team and Drive Data Excellence for Social Impact

Tiko is hiring a Data Engineer to strengthen its data infrastructure and champion automated data quality assurance. This role is ideal for a senior data professional passionate about transforming data into insights that support impactful programs for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) across Africa.

Location: Remote – applicants from Portugal or South Africa are welcome
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Tech

About Tiko

Tiko is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and young women in Sub-Saharan Africa to take control of their sexual and reproductive health. Founded in 2014, Tiko addresses early pregnancy, HIV, and gender-based violence through a girl-centered digital platform that connects users with health services, information, and local support systems. Tiko operates in seven countries: Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia, and Nigeria.

Learn more at tikoafrica.org

Your Role as Data Engineer

As Data Engineer, you will ensure data is accurate, accessible, and actionable. You will lead the development of automated data QA systems, enable insight generation, and contribute to the reliability of Tiko’s digital health platform. You’ll work in a fast-paced, agile team that values collaboration, autonomy, and data-driven impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate business needs into scalable, technical data solutions

• Ensure seamless access to data from multiple internal sources

• Design, build, and maintain tools to analyze trends and support decision-making

• Lead implementation of automated data QA testing and champion data reliability

• Create clear, actionable reports to guide global and local teams

• Collaborate with developers and analysts in an Agile working environment

About You

You’re a data expert with a strong background in engineering and analytics. You are passionate about data quality, automation, and using insights to inform action. You thrive in collaborative environments and have a proven ability to translate technical data challenges into real-world impact.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 8 years of experience working with complex datasets

• Advanced SQL skills and experience with relational databases

• Strong knowledge of AWS infrastructure

• Practical experience with Python, Terraform, and Airflow

• Familiarity with tools such as Lambda, Flyway, dbt, pgTAP, PostgreSQL

• Experience in managing data structures, metadata, ETL processes, and pipeline automation

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including handling unstructured data

• Fluent in English

Recruitment Process

1. Introductory call with a recruiter

2. First interview with Tech Team

3. Technical challenge

4. Final interview with the Tech Team

Compensation and Benefits

Monthly Salary Range:

• Portugal: €2,965 – €4,942 gross

• South Africa: R69,602 – R116,003 gross

Additional Benefits:

• Secondary benefits and personal development budget

• Unlimited holidays (in coordination with your team)

• Career growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization

• Freedom to innovate and leave your mark on a growing tech product

How to Apply

Apply through Tiko’s official career portal. Email applications are not accepted.

Safeguarding and Privacy

Tiko is committed to a workplace free from sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, and misconduct. All final candidates will undergo reference and background checks. Tiko follows the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme to ensure ethical hiring practices.

By applying, you confirm you have read and accepted Tiko’s privacy policy regarding recruitment data handling.