Lead Solutions Engineer : Dalberg

Apply by 15th Jan 25

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DALBERG

We are a global group working to build a more sustainable planet and inclusive societies where all people can thrive. As a diverse, purpose-driven community of professionals, it works in collaboration with local communities and global networks to create bold and equitable solutions and develop the next generation of impact leaders.  Dalberg brings together strategy and management consulting, equity-centered community design, data, research, implementation, and communications to achieve its mission of solving the most pressing challenges of our time through systemic change. We are from everywhere, at home anywhere – an African and American company as much as an Asian, Latin American, Middle Eastern, and European one.

Dalberg is a place where a diverse mix of talented individuals are able to practice transparency and openness while maintaining independence of thought – whether it’s how you identify, where you come from, the languages you speak, the person you love, or the way you worship. Dalberg is a home where people feel safe, understood, nurtured, and encouraged to grow.

As a team of 640+ people from 55 countries, speaking over 90 languages collectively, with 46%+ female leadership team, Dalberg places diversity, equity and inclusion principles at the heart of our organization and the work we do alongside our clients, partners and communities.

Established in 2001 by experienced private sector consultants, Dalberg operates from 25+ worldwide locations. For more information, please visit  Dalberg.

ABOUT DALBERG DATA INSIGHTS

We are seeing an increasing gap in awareness and adoption of AI in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs), which can lead to long-term and irreversible digital divide between LMICs and High-Income Countries. At Dalberg Data Insights, we democratize AI access for impactful organizations by:

1. Designing AI and data strategies and solutions
2. Providing AI literacy training to our clients and partners
3. Piloting AI solutions
4. Consulting on Responsible AI practices
5. Developing & scaling advanced AI solutions, designed to transform data into actionable insights.

For example, we have built an AI platform called augment.impact, which enables us to efficiently build AI analysts and advisors (AIA), so they can easily analyze and interpret data for greater productivity and impact.

Dalberg Data Insights is the AI and Data Science entity of the Dalberg Group. We are a global group working to build a more  inclusive and sustainable world where all people, everywhere, can reach their fullest potential. Comprised of Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Implement, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, our businesses approach problems differently and work together to create impact on a scale.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a Technical Lead / Solution Architect, you will play an essential role in identifying our clients’ problems, engineering solutions for them, and overseeing the technical execution of our team. You will engage closely with internal and external stakeholders to understand their challenges, needs, and objectives and help translate these into opportunities and feature requirements while addressing the digital divide between the global north and south. On the technical side, you will work closely with our CTO to manage the technical team and act out Business Development opportunities outside the project context. You will lead the technical development and its alignment with the project’s requirements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Technical Expertise: Provide hands-on expertise and deep intuition through the entire technical stack.
2. Team Mentorship: Mentor and coach team members to foster professional growth and skill development. Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback. Promote a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
3. Project Leadership: Manage technical teams to deliver projects on time and within scope. Resolve team blockers, speed up the development process, introduce swinging changes to the code base, and ensure the quality and sustainability of the technical solution delivered.
4. Thought Leadership: Write technical thought leadership pieces internally and externally. Participate in industry events to enhance the company’s profile. Push other people’s thinking and foster an internal culture of innovation.
5. Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their needs and translate them into technical solutions. Effectively present complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
6. Solution Architecture: Design scalable and efficient architectures that meet client requirements. Evaluate and recommend technologies and tools to enhance project outcomes. Develop technical specifications and documentation.
7. Business Development: Contribute significantly and lead technical sections of proposals bids. Identify the feasibility of new service offerings and opportunities. Identify clients’ business problems and drive our understanding of the problem statement and possible solution approaches.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Anyone fulfilling the essential qualifications is encouraged to apply. 

1. Master’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Technical, Statistical, or other relevant science field.
2. Our technical stack includes Python, SQL, Java, Type/JavaScript, tools, and frameworks like React, FastAPI, LangChain, Axios, and many others.
3. Technical Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Data Engineering, Science, and Web Development stacks, as shown by 5 years of experience in the technical field focusing on leading teams in full-stack, data, or GenAI development.
4. Team Mentorship: Proven experience in leadership roles managing technical teams.
5. Project Leadership: Experience with Agile/Kanban frameworks to ensure iterative delivery and alignment with client feedback.
6. Thought Leadership: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas in a clear and accessible manner. An innovative approach to problem-solving and the ability to express it in simple language.
7. Internal and External Stakeholder Engagement: Ability to navigate and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, balancing business needs with technical feasibility.
8. Solution Architecture: Proven ability to understand client challenges, suggest and communicate solutions, and see them to production. A proactive approach to identifying potential bottlenecks and addressing product development and delivery challenges. Strong analytical skills.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills

We do not expect candidates to meet all desired qualifications. 

1. Experience in Development Contexts: Previous experience working in or with development organizations or LMICs.
2. AI & Machine Learning: Familiarity with GenAI, machine learning algorithms, and their applications in data products.
3. UX/UI Experience: Understanding of UX/UI design principles to ensure user-friendly product development.

Why Dalberg Data Insights?

At Dalberg Data Insights, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environment. Our mission is to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in the world using AI and data, and we need a passionate, driven individual to lead our GenAI initiatives. If you are a problem-solver with an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for using AI to make a difference, we encourage you to apply.

JOIN OUR TEAM

Our current opportunities for this role are at Nairobi.  You must have authorization to work in the country to which you are applying.

No Cover letter needed.

Please submit your application at https://join.augmentimpact.ai/apply/153 by 11:59PM EST on 15th January 2025.

During the same recruitment period, please only apply to one position at Dalberg.  This position should be the role best suited to your current professional experience and to your first preference location.
Candidate applications will be considered on a rolling basis. A candidate’s specific title and level of entry will be assessed during the interview process.

Dalberg values its people and recognizes the importance of balancing professional and personal demands. Qualified and interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, race, religion, background, or ethnic affiliation are encouraged to apply for the vacancy.

1. COMMITMENT 1: We commit to publishing internal Dalberg DEI reports annually, to hold ourselves accountable, report on progress and share lessons from our regional DEI plans.
2. COMMITMENT 2: We commit to delivering regular training for all staff (including leadership) on how to engender inclusive workplaces and mitigate unconscious bias.
3. COMMITMENT 3: We commit to addressing imbalances in how power and privilege are formally distributed and informally exercised across the firm.

Owing to the large number of applications we receive, unfortunately, only successful candidates will be contacted.