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About the team
As Komaza’s Data Science team we leverage data to enable Komaza to meet its business, operational and strategic goals, and create disruption through analytics. Our work spans Komaza’s entire value chain from Nursery to Sales and we participate in projects at every stage of the data lifecycle, from devising data capture and structuring methods, through to forecasting and predictive modeling. We work closely with many teams – particularly the Technology team – to complement their efforts with our knowledge and insights of data methods. This year we have been working on projects ranging from carbon financing accreditation to paper form reconciliation automation.
About this role
As a Data Engineer, you will play a critical role in helping shape Komaza’s analytics infrastructure as we look to scale our operations across Africa. You will also be trusted with productionalizing models, automating and maintaining the current systems, and helping prepare and extract data for further analysis and reporting used to drive key company decisions. Additionally, as a member of the small (but growing) Data Science team you will help put in place the standards and best practices to help create a world-class analytics team.
What You Will Do
Data Engineering (35%)
Data Integration (35%)
Data Analysis (20%)
Team Leadership (10%)
What You Should Have
Bonus if you have the following:
What we expect
This is more than a technical role. It will challenge you to apply your quantitative and qualitative tech skills at a dynamic work environment! You’ll get a chance to travel to our headquarters in Kilifi or Nairobi, Kenya. We offer a great opportunity to further your career.
Role Location
Presently remote (as of March 2021), however candidates must reside in Seattle or the Bay Area for the longer term.
What’s in it for you?
Great vision without great people is irrelevant, Jim Collins wisely stated. If you share Komaza’s vision and want to help make it a reality, apply today! You’ll get a chance to work at our headquarters in Kilifi, Kenya. We offer a competitive remuneration package and an opportunity to further your career.
Please note, applicants must have valid work authorization for the US (US Citizen, Green Card Holders, or other applicable work visas) as Komaza is unable to sponsor US work-visas at this time.
Komaza is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.
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