Job title : Data Analytics Operations Engineer
Job Location : Nairobi Deadline : April 11, 2025 Quick Recommended Links
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Job Description
Reporting to the Manager, Data Analytics Operations the position holder will offer leading expert solutions and technical guidance in administration, service provision and availability of all the Safaricom Business Intelligence and analytics systems.
Key Responsibilities
Coding and Support of all ETL and analytics processes used within the BI & Analytics systemsDevelopment and Support of reliable data ingestion and preparation processesTroubleshooting and support of highly scalable distributed big data systems, using different open-source technologies including but not limited to Hadoop servicesDesign and development of front-end tier(s), middle tier(s), and / or back-end database tier(s) for business applications. Capturing of business applications information needs and mapping of the same to the software and / or database componentsAutomate processes across BI ecosystem which enables self-healing and proactive monitoring.Perform root cause analysis on application and data related incidentsPlatform upgrade across all BI warehouse components both on front end, middle tier(s) and back-end tier(s)Possession of DBA skills is a plus. Performing routine DBA tasks including operation, troubleshooting & performance tuningResearch and provide input on design approach, performance and base functionality improvements for various procedures and applicationsGeneration of ideas to improve efficiency in software and application services offered to the business, and / or generate revenue for businessParticipation and membership in various technical fora for the purpose of increasing the collective knowledge base of the teamQualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science, Applied Mathematics, Engineering, or any other technology related fieldAdvanced scripting skills in UNIX / LINUXAdvanced enterprise and opensource ETL knowledge in Informatica, SSIS, NIFIOracle certification in database administration or application developmentProficient in SQL for development, data analysis and manipulationProgramming skills such as Java, Python, ScalaStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsExperience with distributed big data applications such as Hadoop