Sahara Group Current Job Vacancies

Sahara Group is a leading international energy and infrastructure conglomerate with operations in over 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Europe and Asia. Spanning three decades, we have broken ground and challenged stereotypes across the global business landscape. The women and men who make up our organization are our strongest levers for growth.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Full Stack Engineer

Job Identification ID: 176
Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable REST APIs on Node.js/Express, Go, and Typescript backend
• Develop, test, tune for performance, and deploy microservices.
• Collaborate with the team, optimize, and refactor the back-end architecture
• Work with UX/UI teams to lead the development of pixel-perfect responsive web applications.
• Maintain high standards of quality for code, documentation, and other deliverables
• Architecture and tech stack discussions to optimize for increasing server load.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using industry-standard open-source tools.
• Assist with partner integration validation and certification.
• Prepare technical documents and a handbook to accurately represent application design and code.
• Document SDKs and write developer-facing documentation.

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid position.
• The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude with high ownership, self-motivation, and accountability.

Skills & Qualifications

• +5 years’ experience building full-stack web projects with a significant focus on back-end code and business logic.
• At least 3-5+ years of experience within the payment processing space is preferable and working with the Go programming language.
• Advanced level of JavaScript, Node.js, Typescript, and various Go frameworks and tools
• Ability to architect and develop service-based backends: APIs, code, and data.
• Experience working with cloud-based infrastructure such as Amazon AWS and GCP
• Experience in documenting complex systems, establishing style guides, and reviewing/editing others’ writing.
• Proficiency with databases such as MySQL, MongoDB, Apollo GraphQL, and RabbitMQ.
• Familiarity with DevOps tools like Kubernetes, Terraform, Ansible, and Jenkins is a plus.
• Experience in building SDKs and developer-facing documentation.
• Proficient in documenting complex systems, establishing style guides, and reviewing/editing others’ writing.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023; 22:30

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Front-end Engineer (Web & Mobile)

Job Identification ID: 175
Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Develop responsive and performant UIs from wire-frame designs and mock-ups.
• Ensure functionality for web, Android, and iOS.
• Comprehend how to scale a web application, including how it will interact with scalable RESTful interfaces.
• Write and maintain clean, maintainable, and well-tested code for the future (and present) of the company’s mobile/web applications.
• Ensure quality by performing thorough testing and leveraging peer reviews for your work and the work of cross-functional teams.
• Design, develop, and execute automation scripts using industry-standard open-source tools.
• Assist with partner integration validation and certification.
• Prepare technical documents and a handbook to represent application design and code accurately.

Additional Information:

• This is a hybrid position.
• The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude with high ownership, self-motivation, and accountability.

Skills & Qualifications

• 3 years of proven Angular, React.js, and JavaScript production experience or an impressive portfolio
• Solid experience with building web and mobile apps using Flutter or React Native and deploying those apps to the Google Play and Apple App stores.
• NodeJS, NUXT, Serverless Framework, AWS Lambda, DynamoDB, AWS SQS a Bonus addition to your toolbox
• Experience in a software development environment, with capability in back-end development and/or depth of experience with at least one modern front-end framework (React, Vue, Dart, etc.)
• Previous experience within digital payments and the financial industry
• Comfortable collaborating closely with product managers and designers, providing estimates or product ideas that will influence your team’s roadmap.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023; 22:36

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Product Marketer

Job Identification ID: 174
Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Oversee sales and business development strategy, processes, structure, and best practices company-wide.
• Research and identify new business opportunities, such as entering new markets, developing growth areas, following trends, acquiring new customers, forming partnerships, and offering new services.
• Maintain working relationships with existing clients to ensure exceptional service and manage sales cycle to close new business in all service categories offered.
• Drive negotiations, pricing, and execution of channel partnerships, proactive bids, and proposals using business value analysis.
• Demonstrates market expertise and a deep understanding of target customers’ demographics to steer customer decisions toward the company’s solutions and products.
• Create & articulate compelling value propositions for Asharami Innovations’ services, shaping messaging and positioning across owned, earned, and paid media.
• Achieve sales goals by assessing current client needs and following a defined selling process with potential buyers, often utilizing product demos and presentations.
• Utilizes insights from market research to inform strategy and direction and receives feedback from customers for product and service improvement.
• Conducts post-sales engagement by visiting customers to discuss service enhancement.
• Collaborate with team members and external partners for content development and deployment.
• Manage, track, and analyze key metrics to monitor marketing campaigns KPIs for customer traffic and acquisition, Ad performance, and create strategies for improvement.

Requirements 

• 4+ years of experience in a B2B and/or B2C Sales and Marketing role especially in Fintech or E-commerce
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, and organizational skills
• Highly skilled at sales, people management, and business development and the ability to inspire a team of like-minded go-getters to achieve goals.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to negotiate and develop rapport with clients and partner.
• Proven track record in B2B sales and negotiation. Highly motivated and target driven.
• Personal integrity and professionalism
• Proficiency in MS Office, Content Writing, and CRM software
• Experience with service pricing and negotiations.
• With experience in creating and executing successful digital and offline marketing campaigns, I leverage both qualitative and quantitative data and feedback.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023; 22:55

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Customer Support Officer

Job Identification ID: 177
Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Customer Support: Provide exceptional customer support via various channels such as phone, email, chat, and social media. Address customer inquiries, resolve issues, and provide accurate information about our products and services.
• Problem Solving: Analyze customer problems and find effective solutions while adhering to company policies and procedures.
• Product Knowledge: Develop an in-depth understanding of our products and services to assist customers effectively and offer valuable insights.
• Quality Assurance: Maintain high-quality service standards by adhering to company guidelines and conducting regular self-assessments.
• Documentation: Accurately document customer interactions, issues, and resolutions in our CRM system to facilitate tracking and reporting.
• Feedback Management: Gather customer feedback and communicate valuable insights to the relevant teams to improve our products and services continually.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company policies related to customer interactions and data security.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as product development and sales, to provide a seamless customer experience and share customer feedback for product enhancements.

Additional Information:

• This is an on-site position.
• The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude with high ownership, self-motivation, and accountability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (Business, Finance, or related discipline preferred).
• Previous experience in customer service or a related role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with fintech products and services is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM software.
• Strong dedication to maintaining the highest level of professionalism and ethical standards.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023; 22:21

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Job Title: Data Engineer

Job Identification ID: 178
Location: Nigeria 
Employment Type: Contract

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain our data infrastructure, including data pipelines, databases, data warehouses, and data lakes, with a specific focus on financial services applications.
• Collaborate closely with data scientists, financial analysts, and other stakeholders to gather and analyze data requirements for AI projects, ensuring the availability, quality, and relevance of financial data.
• Implement scalable and efficient data processing and integration solutions to support AI model development and deployment, specifically tailored for financial services use cases.
• Build and optimize AI data models, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with regulatory requirements and financial industry standards.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to identify and integrate external financial data sources, such as market data feeds, transaction data, and economic indicators, for training and enhancing AI models.
• Implement data governance practices and adhere to data security and privacy regulations, particularly within the financial services context.
• Troubleshoot and resolve AI data-related issues, such as performance bottlenecks, data quality problems, and model performance discrepancies, with a strong focus on financial domain challenges.
• Monitor and maintain AI data systems to ensure their availability, reliability, and performance, and proactively implement necessary optimizations and improvements.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in AI, machine learning, and financial technologies, and apply them to continuously improve our AI data infrastructure and processes.

Additional Information

• This is a hybrid position.
• The ideal candidate will have a self-starter attitude with high ownership, self-motivation, and accountability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. A master’s degree specializing in AI, machine learning, or Finance is highly preferred.
• Proven experience as an AI Data Engineer or in a similar role, with a focus on financial services and AI applications.
• Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, with experience in developing AI and machine learning models in the financial domain.
• In-depth knowledge of AI and machine learning concepts and techniques, particularly as applied to financial services, including risk modeling, fraud detection, algorithmic trading, or credit scoring.
• Experience with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn) and familiarity with AI model development workflows within financial services.
• Proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL), specifically in the context of financial data management and analytics.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP, and experience with related AI and machine learning services (e.g., AWS SageMaker, Azure ML) within the financial industry.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and data warehousing concepts, with a focus on financial data structures and reporting requirements.
• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work with large and complex financial datasets.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality.

Application Closing Date
22nd October, 2023; 22:28

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online