Associate Lead Data Engineer

ABOUT MATIFICMatific is a fast-growing, AI-first global EdTech company delivering a world-class, research-driven mathematics learning platform for schools. Used by millions of students, teachers and families in over 70 countries, Matific empowers learners through interactive, adaptive and pedagogically rigorous digital experiences. Recognised internationally for excellence, Matific has received top industry honours including the  GESS, Global Edtech Prize, CODiEs, Academics' Choice, and EdTech Digest awards. With over $50M USD invested and a global team of 200+ employees, Matific operates as a modern SaaS organisation – leveraging AI, data, and adaptive learning technology to help schools and ministries improve outcomes at scale. Our mission is to deliver equitable access to high-quality mathematics education and to support meaningful systemic improvement worldwide.

THE ROLEMatific is seeking an Associate Lead Data Engineer to own the data function. This will include developing and maintaining the data infrastructure as well as leading the BI and data engineering function. This is largely a hands-on position and includes leading a small team. Matific is looking for someone who is incredibly smart, passionate, talented and simply gets stuff done. Given the scale-up nature of the company, you will need to be flexible and inventive in the delivery of your strategy. This role will be based  in Sri Lanka. Our data infrastructure is fully AWS cloud-based.

RESPONSIBILITIES• Own the end-to-end design, development, and maintenance of data solutions. • Together with the team, build and maintain the company’s ETL and data flows. • Assist the product,web and app development teams with any data-related tasks and queries. • Build and maintain both our applicative databases, our data warehouse and data-related AWS services.  • Mentor, guide and nurture junior members of the team. • Participate in organisation level initiatives and add value in this leadership role.