Datab
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Careers at Datab

Build the systems that keep African institutions moving.

Join a team shaping software, infrastructure, and intelligent tools for banks, cooperatives, and regulated businesses working in real Lagos conditions.

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What the team gets

Practical work, room to grow, and close feedback.

Field-relevant engineering
Build for real deployments, not toy demos.
Small-team ownership
You ship, learn, and shape the product directly.
Growth support
Mentorship, tooling, and space to improve.
Mission-driven
Technology that matters to institutions and users.
Why Work at Datab

We build tools that fit the way real institutions work.

At Datab, we're building the operational backbone for Microfinance Banks, Cooperatives, Credit Unions, and regulated institutions across Africa. We believe African institutions deserve world-class technology designed for their realities. If you're passionate about solving meaningful problems through technology, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits
  • Remote and hybrid opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Opportunity to work on impactful projects
  • Professional development support
  • Exposure to modern technologies
  • Career growth opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
Who We Hire

We value people who:

  • Learn quickly
  • Take ownership
  • Communicate clearly
  • Solve problems independently
  • Are comfortable with ambiguity
  • Care about quality and security
  • Want to build for Africa
Current Openings

Two roles now, with room for more as the team grows.

Marketing Agent

Help Datab generate awareness, partnerships, and business opportunities across financial institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Prospect potential clients
  • Build relationships with decision-makers
  • Support outreach campaigns
  • Attend industry events
  • Generate qualified leads
  • Follow up with prospects
  • Assist with social media and content promotion

Requirements

  • Strong communication skills
  • Basic understanding of technology products
  • Ability to use LinkedIn and email professionally
  • Self-motivated and target-driven
  • Experience in sales or marketing is a plus

Preferred

  • Experience working with financial institutions
  • Understanding of B2B sales

Junior Software / Hardware Developer

Help build and maintain software systems, infrastructure tools, and technology products within the Datab ecosystem.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in software development projects
  • Support testing and debugging
  • Help maintain infrastructure systems
  • Participate in product development
  • Write technical documentation
  • Learn and contribute to engineering best practices

Requirements

  • Understanding of programming fundamentals
  • Knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
  • Familiarity with databases
  • Understanding of APIs
  • Git/GitHub experience
  • Willingness to learn quickly

Degree is optional. Demonstrable skills and projects are preferred.

Preferred

  • React
  • Node.js
  • Python
  • Linux
  • Networking fundamentals
  • Hardware troubleshooting
  • Cloud platforms
Future Builders Programme

An internship pipeline for students and recent graduates.

This track stays easy to find for students and recent graduates.

Tailored role formsEasy for the team to reviewClear screening detailsBuilt for the Datab hiring flow
Software EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringProduct DesignData & AnalyticsMarketing
Application Forms

Pick the role that fits, then fill the matching form.

Each role has its own form so the team can capture the exact information needed for review. The layout is ready to route into a spreadsheet backend or email intake without changing the page structure.

Marketing Agent application

Use this form if you want to help Datab with outreach, partnerships, and lead generation.

Open application
Sent straight to the careers team.
Screening details

What we review

  • Prospecting and relationship building
  • B2B or financial institution exposure
  • LinkedIn, email, and follow-up discipline
  • A concrete result you helped create

Junior Software / Hardware Developer application

Use this form if you want to help build software, infrastructure, and hardware-adjacent tooling in the Datab ecosystem.

Open application
Sent straight to the careers team.
Screening details

What we review

  • Programming fundamentals and system thinking
  • Databases, APIs, Git, and deployment experience
  • Linux comfort and debugging discipline
  • A concrete problem you solved end to end

Internship application

Use this form if you want an internship or Future Builders Programme place.

Open application
Sent straight to the careers team.
Screening details

What we review

  • A strong learning mindset
  • Work samples, projects, or GitHub links
  • Clear interest in one of the internship areas
  • Why this internship matters to your path
How to apply

Send your CV or portfolio, and tell us what you want to build.

Email careers@databsystems.com with the team or role you're interested in, a CV or portfolio, and a short note on what you want to build. We review every application.

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Final CTA

Help Build the Future of African Institutions.

Whether you're a marketer, engineer, designer, or operator, we're always interested in meeting exceptional people who want to create meaningful impact through technology.

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