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Urgent! Tech Lead 2025 Job Opening In Nairobi – Now Hiring Dalberg



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ABOUT YOU


You're eager to develop data tools and inclusive data ecosystems to assist public and development actors in making informed decisions.

You aspire to tackle global issues, from the spread of pandemics to climate change to youth unemployment, ensuring no population is left behind.

You are a dedicated problem solver with an entrepreneurial spirit, committed to professional excellence.

You are a self-starter with deep technical expertise, a strong sense of ownership, and the ability to both lead and mentor technical teams.

You thrive in multicultural environments and have the communication skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.

SCOPE OF POSITION

As a Tech Lead, you will:

  • Drive the design, development, and deployment of cutting-edge data and AI solutions.
  • Lead a technical team of developers and data professionals across multiple projects.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams and clients to translate social impact challenges into scalable, secure, and maintainable digital products.
  • Engage in business development efforts, contributing your technical perspective to proposals and identifying new opportunities for impact.
  • Help shape Dalberg Data Insights' technical direction and mentor future leaders.
  • ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Domain knowledge: Deep understanding of technology’s role in advancing social impact.

    Experience engaging with public or development sector clients, particularly in LMIC contexts.

  • Technical skills: 5+ years of experience across full-stack, data, or AI/GenAI engineering roles, with team leadership responsibilities.

    Proficiency in one or more of: Python, SQL, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks like React, FastAPI, LangChain, Axios, etc.

    Strong foundation in software development principles, solution architecture, and agile methodologies.

    Ability to translate high-level problem statements into robust, scalable technical architectures.

    Experience with data engineering, cloud deployment, and web application design.

  • Project & team leadership: Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional technical projects.

    Experience resolving blockers, ensuring code quality, and improving team velocity.

    Skilled in mentoring junior developers and promoting a culture of collaboration and continuous learning.

  • Communication and Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

    Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.

    Comfortable engaging clients and stakeholders, understanding evolving needs, and adjusting technical direction accordingly.

  • Work authorization in Kenya.
  • Anyone fulfilling the essential qualifications is encouraged to apply.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

  • Prior experience working in development contexts or LMIC settings.
  • Familiarity with GenAI tools, machine learning algorithms, and their application in decision support tools.
  • Understanding of UX/UI principles for user-friendly product development.
  • Experience contributing to technical thought leadership or open-source communities.
  • Strong business acumen and experience contributing to technical sections of proposal development.
  • Ability to balance business needs with technical feasibility, driving results in resource-constrained environments.
  • Note: We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

    Therefore, we encourage candidates of all genders, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

    Employment in Dalberg offices is conditional upon the candidate having or obtaining the necessary authorization to live and work in that country.


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