Analytics Engineer

WatuNairobi, KenyaOnsite

Analytics Engineer

Our business is growing rapidly, and we are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly technical Analytics Engineer to join our Data Analytics team. In this role, you will design, implement, maintain, and enhance cloud-based data analytics back-end processes, ensuring the continued development of a first-class modern Data Warehouse that serves as the backbone of our Data Analytics function.We are looking for a proactive doer, someone ready to roll up their sleeves and, through hard work and dedication, create meaningful impact in our communities.

If you have what it takes to be part of our ambitious, creative, and driven team, and want to make a real difference, then read on and apply for this exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities

Design, create, and deploy data ingestion pipelines to feed our Data Warehouse with raw data from various sources using cloud-hosted data ingestion tools
Create and maintain processes to transform the raw data into clean and organized Analytics data that can be used by the analysts, with tools like Google Dataflow, Datastream, and dbt
Be responsible for the Analytics’ data quality and security
Implement, develop, and maintain the required Data Analytics and Analytics Engineering tools
Implement data governance and data security rules
Data Warehouse administration
Assist with the data architecture
Support the team on technical problems

What we are looking for:

Technical Skills

At least 3 years' experience working in a data or back-end engineering role
Advanced SQL
Python
Deep understanding of modern Data Warehouse technologies and best practices
Expertise with the latest data ingestion, transformation and management tools and processes

Non-technical

Attention to detail
Ability to work independently and proactively
Self-starter, target-oriented
Team player and good communicator

The following technical skills will be an added advantage

Google Cloud solutions with a focus on Cloud Storage, BigQuery, Datastream, Dataflow
Experience with non-relational DB or Big data
Experience with data streaming analytics
Git
Dbt
Knowledge of other coding languages

What we offer:

Be a part of an international, dynamic, and driven team that has set its aspirations high and works hard to achieve those
Opportunities to learn and grow together with us
Competitive compensation package
Health benefits

Do you see yourself as part of the WATU team? If so, please send us your CV and cover letter. We look forward to welcoming you on board!

Life at Watu

Thrive Here & What We ValueDaily morning huddles | Weekly 1:1s with manager | Regular side-by-sides with operating teams | Work from home 1 day per week, travel ~10% | Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.</s> | 1. Dynamic and Collaborative Working Environment | 2. ValueDriven Company with a Strong Growth Trajectory | 3. Attractive Medical Insurance Package, including Family Coverage | 4. Generous Leave Allowance and Additional Employee Benefits | 5. Opportunity to be Part of a Leading Asset Finance Company in Africa</s> | 1. CustomerCentric Approach | 2. FocusDriven Company | 3. Commitment to Empowering Entrepreneurs | 4. Rapid Business Growth | 5. Community Engagement and Commitment</s> | 1. Be a part of an international, dynamic, and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those | 2. Opportunities to learn and grow together with us | 3. Competitive compensation package | 4. Health benefits</s> | 1. Collaborative and supportive work environment | 2. Opportunities to learn and grow together with us. | 3. Be a part of an international, dynamic and driven team that has set their aspirations high and work hard to achieve those.</s> | 1. Passion for financial technology and commitment to driving financial inclusion | 2. Proven experience in managing and motivating highperforming sales teams | 3. A knack for thinking outside the box, exploring new avenues, and staying ahead of curve | 4. Exceptional customer relationship skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact on people's lives | 5. The ability to thrive in a dynamic, fastpaced environment and embrace change as an opportunity | 6. Learn and grow with Watu. We empower our employees to be the leaders our people want to follow. | 7. Keep updated on any changes in policies, schedules and product knowledge to the team.</s> | 1. Focusdriven and customer-centric | 2. Believes everyone deserves the opportunity to be an entrepreneur and achieve their ambitious goals in life. | 3. Sees Africa's bright and prosperous future and wants to be part of making it a reality. | 4. Empowers Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve lives. | 5. Growing rapidly, currently based in Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria, Sierra Leone and Tanzania, with over 2000 employees globally. | 6. Ambitious and creative team of smart individuals who make a difference. | 7. Values integrity, empathy, independent problem solving, humility, motivation, resultdriven, people & leadership skills. | 8. Embraces, leads and embeds change. | 9. Actively demonstrates the values of Watu. | 10. Leads, attends and participates in team meetings. | 11. Motivates, coaches and develops others. | 12. Strong Ethics and Standards.</s> | 3. Sees Africa’s bright and prosperous future and wants to be part of making it a reality | 5. Passionate about finance, technology, and driving financial inclusion</s> | 1. Collaborative work environment | 2. Emphasis on continuous learning and development | 3. Focus on innovation and creativity | 4. Encouragement of open feedback and constructive criticism | 5. Strong commitment to customer satisfaction</s> | 1. Equal opportunities employer | 2. Vibrant company where ideas and passion are welcomed | 3. Commitment to Empower Entrepreneurs by providing the means needed to move and improve in their lives. | 4. Pioneers of Africa’s movement toward ‘clean and green mobility’ through financing of new electric motorbikes.</s> | Mission-driven and customer-centric company | Empowers entrepreneurs to start, grow, and achieve their goals in life | Commitment to quality and reliability of information systems through automated testing processes | Focus on maintaining high standards of software quality, optimizing testing workflows, and proactively identifying potential issues to minimize risk | Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams | Willingness to learn and adapt to new tools and technologies | Code review and refactoring skills with a focus on optimization</s> | 1. Focusdriven and customer-centric company | 2. Committed to aiding entrepreneurs achieve their financial goals | 3. Rapidly growing business with over 300,000 customers | 4. International, dynamic, and driven team | 5. Opportunities for learning and growth together with the company | 6. Competitive compensation package and health benefits</s> | 2. Belief in Everyone Deserving Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 3. Africa's FastestGrowing Asset Finance Company | 4. Vision to Provide Asset Financing for Motorcycles and ThreeWheelers | 5. Empowering Entrepreneurs by Providing the Means Needed to Move and Improve Lives | 6. Dynamic Team of Smart Individuals | 7. Ambitious and Creative Team | 8. Proactive and SelfMotivated Employees | 9. Continuous Improvement in Efficiency, Productivity, and Customer Experience | 10. Training Sessions Offered for Skill Development and Knowledge Sharing</s> | 1. MissionDriven: Empowering Entrepreneurs | 2. CustomerCentric Approach | 3. Passionate about our mission to empower entrepreneurs | 4. SelfMotivated and Flexible Work Environment | 5. Strong Leadership Skills and Teamwork | 6. Ethical and Compliant Professional with no criminal records. | 7. Fastpaced and Dynamic Working Environment | 8. Focus on Continuous Improvement and Innovation.</s> | Equal opportunity employer and maintains a zero-tolerance policy towards corruption | Strongly encourages women and persons with disabilities who meet the job requirements to apply | Does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process | Disqualifies individuals found engaging in canvassing or lobbying practices | Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. | 1. Purposedriven team committed to empowering communities. | 2. Work with one of Africa’s fastestgrowing fintech companies. | 3. Drive regional financial innovation and inclusion.</s>

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