Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 30 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
About the role
• Ampersand manages a fleet of batteries that our moto drivers change at one of our many Swap Stations. These batteries are used by more than 500 vehicles across multiple countries, which make 5 million km every month and swapped thousands of times a day. We are on our way to release more than 2000 batteries and vehicles in the next year.
• All this data is collected and utilized by the infrastructure and tools that our software team develops in house. We would like to rethink how we approach collecting and making use of this vast amount of data to make us ready for scaling further.

This would be a role in the Software Engineering team of the Engineering organization. Your objectives will include the following:
• Set up and improve Ampersand’s data infrastructure and pipelines, improve data quality and efficiency
• Introduce data engineering concepts/tools and establish the culture in software engineering team
• Help to shape Ampersand’s digital products through data driven decision making
• Shape the data backend of Ampersand to allow for business intelligence to be easily extracted.
• Harness machine learning as a way of optimizing Ampersands charging and battery infrastructure.
• Mentor team members on how to use data engineering tools and integrate them in our daily work
• Lead and review devops of the digital portfolio (Android app and AmperOps platform)
• Ensure synergy between hardware and software by communicating and influencing decisions with other engineering team

Ampersand is a good fit if;
• You love to see your impact on the product as quick as possible
• You love complicated systems where optimization is key
• You are not afraid of infrastructure projects and like playing with hardware
• You like working in a fast-moving agile environment
• You are motivated by personal growth and seeing your teammates grow and develop
• You are looking for an entrepreneurial company that values innovation and strong execution
• You value diversity and community in the workplace

Minimum requirements
• Minimum of 6 years of prior experience in Software Development
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Data Engineering
• Degree in computer science/electrical engineering is a bonus, but experience is also valued
• Technical abilities with Linux, Bash, VM’s, Docker, Networks, Distributed systems
• Writing code in Python/Go/Java/JS when needed to assist in components of the process
• Experience in cloud systems (we use Azure)
• Hands-on experience with commonly used Data Engineering tools (Apache Airflow, Tableau, Looker, Kafka.)
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile
• A strong work ethic, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges
• Strong communication skills with a supportive and nurturing disposition
• (Bonus) Experience in a start-up environment
Timing
ASAP
Compensation:
A competitive compensation package commensurate with local market rates and experience including health insurance.

Job location
This role will be based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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