Ayo's Story: Landing a Senior Data Engineer Role in London While in Nigeria

Have you ever wondered if getting a job in the UK from Nigeria is possible, or do you think prior work experience in the UK is necessary for such positions?

Take Ayo’s story, for example. He landed a role as a Senior Data Engineer while living in Nigeria. Despite initially arriving in the UK as a dependent, Ayo’s strong determination and unwavering resolve kept him going.

His aspiration to secure a position based on his Nigerian experience never wavered, nor did it make him doubt its feasibility.

Let’s delve into Ayo’s journey and how he secured his first job in Nigeria.

Senior Data Engineer coding and sitting on table

Ayo’s Path to Becoming a Senior Data Engineer in the UK

Ayo, based in Nigeria, strongly desired to explore better opportunities in the UK, even though he knew he would be arriving as a dependent.

As an experienced Data Engineer/Analytics professional with a solid five-year track record in Nigeria, he was driven to secure positions in the UK despite entering the country as a dependent.

He firmly believed that being a dependent shouldn’t hinder his goal of finding work in the UK. Securing a job based on his expertise was one of his primary objectives.

Ayo never saw his lack of UK work experience as a barrier. He remained determined and optimistic, convinced that he could land a job despite entering the country as a dependent.

While still in Nigeria and preparing to move to the UK, Ayo contacted RKY for our Combo of 2 services, which involved optimising his CV and LinkedIn profile. He aimed to bolster his CV with his Nigerian work experience to improve his chances of securing a job in the UK.

Ayo’s unwavering determination and confidence, both in our optimisation services and in himself, played a significant role in his journey toward securing a job in the UK as a dependent.

Ayo’s Breakthrough: Multiple Job Interviews Lined Up

We optimised his CV to highlight the skills and experiences he gained in Nigeria, making it easier for him to search for jobs in the UK. Furthermore, we connected him with recruiters specialising in his preferred role and location.

To Ayo’s surprise, even while he was still in Nigeria and his LinkedIn optimisation was ongoing, recruiters couldn’t resist his skill set. He started receiving emails from recruiters eager to discuss potential job opportunities.

Ayo securing a Senior Data Engineer Role via text

This became a pivotal moment for Ayo. Recruiters maintained a strong interest in him, leading to numerous interview opportunities lined up for him.

The Outcome: Securing a Senior Data Engineer Position

He applied to various companies with unwavering hope and determination to secure his desired role, all while he was still in Nigeria. As a result, he received many interview offers from recruiters.

Like any ordinary day, he successfully secured his initial role with FBN in the UK. However, he remained steadfast in pursuing higher and more fulfilling positions, and he continued to apply for the roles he aspired to.

Ayo’s confidence served as a driving force, and in a brief period, he managed to secure a new position as a Senior Data Engineer even before he arrived in the UK. With his new job eagerly awaiting commencement, he travelled to the UK.

Recruiters find it impossible to decline his CV and LinkedIn optimisation, eagerly anticipating his arrival for additional interview opportunities.

In his own words, he states that “Optimising his brand was one of the most valuable choices he made to facilitate his move to the UK.”

Next Step

From Ayo’s experience, we can observe that you can attain a position regardless of your location, and being in another country should not hinder landing a job in the UK.

Why not take the initiative and pursue the roles that genuinely pique your interest? Even if you lack the experience, you can enrol in one of our specialised boot camps, such as the RKY Careers Data Analysis and Business Intelligence Bootcamp.