Data Engineer - Platform 1 (P1)

Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. We're looking for a Data Engineer to build and scale the data infrastructure powering Zipline's Platform 1 (P1) — the order management and fulfillment system behind our automated logistics service in Africa.

Requirements

• Design, build, and maintain robust data pipelines that ingest, clean, transform, and synchronize data across P1 operational systems, internal tools, and external partners' platforms
• Develop and optimize data models that support analytics, reporting, and machine learning applications across the P1 platform
• Own and evolve Zipline's P1 data architecture including warehouse models, data marts, and integration schemas ensuring maintainability, clarity, and alignment with Zipline's data standards.
• Build and maintain ETL/ELT processes that support order tracking, inventory management, delivery performance, and customer behavior analytics
• Create and manage data infrastructure that scales across geographies, complexity, and evolving business needs
• Build data quality monitoring and alerting frameworks to proactively detect pipeline failures, data drift, schema changes, or anomalous behaviors across geographies.
• Partner with data analysts and business stakeholders to translate analytical needs into robust data solutions
• Lead by example in code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge sharing to support team growth

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off
• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan