Klivvr

Senior Data Engineer at Klivvr (One Kattameya, Cairo)

Klivvr· One Kattameya, Cairo·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join us. In this role, you will design, build, and optimize data pipelines and infrastructure to ensure that high-quality, reliable data powers our products, analytics, and decision-making. You will work closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to enable scalable data-driven solutions that support Klivvr’s mission of delivering innovative fintech experiences.

What you'll do:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT pipelines and data workflows.
  • Build and optimize data warehouses, data lakes, and real-time streaming systems.
  • Partner with product, engineering, and analytics teams to understand data needs and deliver reliable solutions.
  • Ensure data integrity, governance, security, and compliance across systems.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize data infrastructure for performance and cost efficiency.
  • Mentor junior engineers and contribute to best practices and standards across the data team.
  • Stay current with industry trends, tools, and emerging technologies in big data and cloud computing.

To succeed in this role, you'll need to have:

  • 4+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles.
  • Strong proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Scala, or Java).
  • Experience with data pipeline creation, orchestration  & data processing frameworks (AirByte, AirFlow, DBT/DataForm, Apache Spark, etc.)
  • Hands-on expertise with cloud platforms.
  • Experience with big data technologies.
  • Knowledge of data modeling, warehousing (BigQuery) and database design.
  • Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Experience in the fintech is a plus.
  • Familiarity with machine learning pipelines and MLOps is a plus.
  • Contribution to open-source data engineering projects.
  • Familiarity with code version control and deployment & monitoring strategies

Why work at Klivvr

  • High growth environment: 83% YoY headcount increase signals rapid scaling and career advancement opportunities.
  • Fintech innovation at scale: Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI (K.ai) and a broad product suite in Egypt’s largest fintech ecosystem.
  • Culture & perks: Employer rating 3.6/5 (27 reviews), with career growth rated 3.8/5. Summer internship program available. On-site work at Cairo headquarters.
  • Diverse tech stack: React Native, Kotlin, Python, Kubernetes, Terraform, PostgreSQL, Firebase, MLflow, and more – offering exposure to modern fintech infrastructure.
  • Talent flow: Employees often come from top Egyptian tech companies (Nexta, Halan, Fawry, Valu) and alumni move to major banks (Banque Misr, CIB Egypt), indicating strong talent development.

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