Senior Analytics Engineer, M-KOPA
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Connected asset financing solutions
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Connected asset financing solutions
1001+ employees
Open for applications
More information about location
1001+ employees
Company mission
To make financing for everyday essentials accessible to everyone.
Role
Who you are
- Our expectation is that you have extensive experience with Python, Java and proficiency in SQL
- Additionally, working with data warehouse technologies, and with BI tools such as Looker or Tableau and dimensional data modelling for analytics / big data infrastructures would make you an ideal candidate for the role
- Experience working with orchestration systems such as airflow working with dbt will equally be essential for this role
What the job involves
- As a Senior Analytics Engineer, your day-to-day work will include building easy to understand and consistently modelled datasets to serve metrics, dashboards and exploratory analysis; including building data transformation pipelines, primarily by using SQL and Python in dbt, and Airflow infrastructure
- At M-KOPA, you will be working in a small 3 or 4 person team role focused on Dimensional Data modelling, Data Engineering, Business and Product Optimization, Cloud Platform Utilization and Data Management
- You will collaborate primarily with cross-functional product and engineering teams with some additional internal business units to gather requirements, understand business needs, and deliver data-driven recommendations
- For us applying best practices is important in order to build reliable, well tested, efficient, documented data assets
- This is a fully remote role, you would be working within the following time zone (UTC -1 / UTC+3) with a diverse group of other employees working remotely from locations such as UK, Europe and Africa
- You will be reporting to the Analytics Engineering Team Lead
Our take
M-KOPA is an asset financing company in East Africa, that provides solar energy solutions to under-served households. The company offers a pay-as-you-go model, allowing customers to access solar products like panels and batteries without upfront costs.
M-KOPA's impact reaches far beyond its innovative financing model. By allowing households to have access to sustainable energy solutions, the company has helped improve overall living conditions for its customers. The widespread adoption of solar products has significantly reduced dependence on fossil fuels, resulting in lower carbon emissions and a cleaner environment.
M-KOPA's robust funding includes debt financing from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, which aims to help develop digital connectivity in Kenya. With this and other impressive rounds, M-KOPA is well-positioned to drive renewable energy adoption. By prioritising clean and accessible energy, the company is responding to the growing demand for sustainable solutions and has a proven track record, commitment to innovation, and dedication to uplifting communities. It's clear that M-KOPA is a driving force in ensuring sustainable energy access for millions across Africa and beyond.
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back within 2 weeks
Company
Funding (last 2 of 9 rounds)
May 2023
$55m
LATE VC
Mar 2022
$75m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Total funding: $198.1m
Company benefits
- Private health and life insurance
- Remote and flexi working
- Free meals in office
- Fun and collaborative facilities
- Career development opportunities
Company values
- Progress every day
- Excellence where it counts
- With humility in service of our customers
Company HQ
City Square, Nairobi, Nairobi County
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Leadership
Jesse Moore
(Co-Founder & CEO)Previously served as the Director at GSMA and Signal Point Partners.
Chad Larson
(Co-Founder)Current CEO of Kopo Kopo and an Advisor at Blue Haven Initiative and KawiSafi Ventures. Previously worked at the Bank of America for 10 years in multiple roles, including Principal and Head of Structured Municipal Products.
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