About Turaco
It is urgent to find a way to insure the uninsured. Turaco’s mission is to relieve people from the fear of financial shocks. Our vision is to insure one billion people, effectively doubling the global number of insured individuals.
Turaco is a rapidly growing financial services start-up in Africa, introducing a new insurance model aimed at emerging customers. We provide subscription-based insurance for the mass market, bundled with everyday transactions that people already engage in. We partner with companies serving emerging consumers to deliver affordable insurance products that genuinely enhance people’s lives. At Turaco, we prioritize simplicity, communication, and transparency while striving to transform how insurance operates. We are in the claims-paying business.
Turaco values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We’re building a team where our differences enhance and strengthen us. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
Since our launch in February 2019, Turaco has attracted a cumulative total of 5 million end users. We are experiencing rapid growth and are looking for team members who can evolve alongside us. To learn more, visit www.turaco.insure.
Technology at Turaco
Turaco's in-house tech platform powers all insurance operations, including claims processing, insurance pricing, customer onboarding, and communications. This core platform and several complementary tech products are maintained by our tech team, which comprises Software Engineers, Data Scientists/Engineers, QA analysts, and Product Managers.
Our core tech stack uses Java with Spring Boot for the back-end, React for the front-end, and Postgres as the primary database engine. We run our services on AWS in a microservices architecture using Kubernetes.
Key Roles and Responsibilities
We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Engineer to architect, build, and optimize our data infrastructure. In this role, you will move beyond simple execution to provide technical leadership—designing scalable systems that handle sensitive financial data with speed and accuracy. You will proactively implement methods to improve data reliability while ensuring our architecture meets the rigorous security standards of the FinTech industry.
Key Responsibilities
- Architect and own scalable batch and real-time data pipelines supporting high-volume financial transactions
- Design resilient data infrastructure using modern streaming and processing technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark)
- Build, optimize, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines integrating core banking systems, internal platforms, and third-party APIs
- Continuously improve platform scalability by automating manual workflows and re-engineering data processes
- Ensure strong data quality, reliability, and accuracy, safeguarding critical financial reporting and customer balance integrity
- Embed security, governance, and compliance by design into all data systems handling sensitive financial data and any PII
- Conduct deep root-cause analysis to resolve data anomalies and prevent systemic issues
- Define monitoring, validation, and observability practices to proactively detect pipeline failures and data drift
- Mentor and guide junior data engineers, raising technical standards across the team
- Collaborate with Product, Risk, Finance, and Engineering teams to translate complex business requirements into scalable data solutions
- Build and enable analytics-ready data models and tooling that drive actionable business insights and decision-making
Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes
- Live Turaco’s values – 1) Pushing boundaries, 2) Working with excellence, and 3) Profound respect for the individual
- Experience: 5+ years of experience in Data Engineering, ideally within Financial Services or FinTech.
- Education: Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, IT, or similar field.
- Programming: Advanced proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala.
- Database Mastery: Expert-level SQL skills and hands-on experience with database design and data modeling. Experience with modern data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, or Redshift).
- Big Data Tech: Working knowledge of message queuing (Kafka, RabbitMQ) and stream processing.
- Orchestration: Experience with workflow management tools (Airflow, DBT, Luigi).
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience visualizing data using Tableau, PowerBI, or open-source libraries (D3, matplotlib).
Our Company Culture
At Turaco, our culture is defined by our values: 1) Pushing boundaries, 2) Working with excellence, and 3) Profound respect for the individual. If these values resonate with you, we encourage you to apply!
Total Compensation & Benefits
Turaco offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Additionally, we provide a comprehensive benefits package, including stock options and healthcare, all within a supportive company culture that fosters growth and strong professional relationships.