Optasia

DataOps Engineer, Fintech

14 June 2024
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Deadline date:
£57000 - £106000 / year

Job Description

Optasia is a fully-integrated B2B2X financial technology platform covering scoring, financial decisioning, disbursement & collection. We provide a versatile AI Platform powering financial inclusion, delivering responsible financing decision-making and driving a superior business model & strong customer experience with presence in 30 Countries anchored by 7 Regional Offices.

We are seeking for enthusiastic professionals, with energy, who are results driven and have can-do attitude, who want to be part of a team of likeminded individuals who are delivering solutions in an innovative and exciting environment.
Data is at the core of Optasia growth plan and the Data Engineering team is a significant contributor to Optasia’s success and growth, achieved through data driven insights and decision making.  We are currently leveraging and ingesting data from multiple sources into our large-scale big data clusters and develop and run multiple analytical pipelines, over a state-of-the art big data technology stack. 
As a DataOps Engineer at Optasia, you will ensure the highest level of Data workflows availability and performance, monitor and continually adjust company’s existing Data system infrastructure and resources. Your role is crucial in maintaining high service standards and reinforcing our commitment to client success.

What you will do

  • Act as a point of escalation for complex Data technical issues, providing expert-level guidance and support to resolve critical incidents
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of all data system infrastructure including storage, applications, databases, systems management, cluster resources and administrative tasks, determining the cause and resolving or escalating as necessary
  • Prioritize continuous integration, continuous delivery, automation, and consistent feedback loops, ensuring that software changes are continuously moving from development to production smoothly and efficiently
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team by identifying areas for enhancement in processes, tools, and technologies
  • Perform health checks and quality checks procedures to the Data workflows in order to verify operational excellence
  • Work collaboratively with teams including ML Engineering team, System & Network Administration to ensure alignment in effectively addressing internal or customer-related issues
  • Create training materials, deliver sessions either in groups or one-on-one, and uphold technical documentation

What you will bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or computer science
  • Proven experience (2+ years) in a customer support role and/or leading customer support teams, with a track record of successfully resolving customer issues and managing customer relationships
  • System administration skills in Linux 
  • Experience with ticketing systems
  • Be comfortable navigating with at least some of the following technologies (Apache Spark, Hadoop, Airflow)
  • Good knowledge of Linux and SQL
  • Good monitoring and analytical skills

Your key attributes

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Fluent in English
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multitask effectively.
  • Self-motivated individual, able to work independently, with results driven attitude.
  • Flexible, eager, ambitious, and adaptable to change.
  • Experience in working with secure code development guidelines and coding practices (i.e. OWASP, NIST)

Why you should apply
What we offer:
💸 Competitive remuneration package
🏝 Extra day off on your birthday
💰 Performance-based bonus scheme
👩🏽‍⚕️ Comprehensive private healthcare insurance
📲 💻 All the tech gear you need to work smart

Optasia’s Perks:
🎌 Be a part of a multicultural working environment
🎯 Meet a very unique and promising business and industry
🌌 🌠 Gain insights for tomorrow market’s foreground
🎓 A solid career path within our working family is ready for you
📚 Continuous training and access to online training platforms
🥳 CSR activities and festive events within any possible occasion
🍜 Enjoy comfortable open space restaurant with varied meal options every day
🎾 🧘‍Wellbeing activities access such as free on-site yoga classes, plus available squash court on our premises

Optasia’s Values 🌟

#1 Drive to Thrive: Fully dedicated to evolving. We welcome all challenges and learning opportunities.
#2 Customer-First Mindset: We go above and beyond to meet our partners’ and clients’ expectations.
#3 Bridge the Gap: Knowledge is shared, information is exchanged and every opinion counts.
#4 Go-Getter Spirit: We are results oriented. We identify any shortcomings that hold us back and step up to do what’s needed.
#5 Together we will do it: We are committed to supporting one another and to understanding and respecting different perspectives, as we aim to reach our common goals.