Job Title: Database Developer
About M-KOPA Solar: M-KOPA
Solar, headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, is the global leader of
"pay-as-you-go" energy for offgrid customers.
The company was founded in 2011 by former executives behind M-PESA (the world's leading mobile payment platform) on the belief that mobile technology could revolutionize energy services in emerging markets the same way it has already revolutionized the delivery of communications and financial services.
M-KOPA works in partnership with
leading mobile network operators including Safaricom in Kenya, and is busy
developing additional pay-as-you-go products and services. The company has also
begun licensing its technology to partners in markets outside East Africa.
In 2013 M-KOPA was given the
Excellence in Sustainable Finance Award by the Financial Times and IFC, and in
2014 was selected by Bloomberg New Energy Finance as the world's top New Energy
Pioneer.
The company's innovative business
model has been profiled in leading global media including The Economist, the
BBC, Bloomberg, the Financial Times and Wired.
Role Profile: M-KOPA is seeking a skilled and motivated
Database Developer to help manage M-KOPA’s database servers and applications.
Position Title: Database Developer
Location: Nairobi
Position Start: ASAP
Key Accountabilities
- Analyze raw data from disparate sources
including SQL Server and produce reports in a format that communicates to
the business
- Design and develop data movements using SQL
Server Integration Services, TSQL and Stored Procedures
- Collaborate with business analysts, subject
matter experts, and other team members to determine data extraction and
transformation requirements
- Design, development and support of ETL
(Extraction, Transformation and Loading) components
Incumbent Requirements
- Experience in SQL Server T-SQL database
development (data modeling, stored procedures, functions and query
optimization
- Experience in SSIS and ETL development
- Microsoft SQL Certification will be considered
a big plus
- MCSE certification will be considered a plus
- Ability to create complex, high performance
stored procedures and views in SQL Server
- Ability to translate complex business
requirements into technical solutions
- Working knowledge in data modeling
- Excellent troubleshooting skills
- At least 3 years’ experience in performing in
a similar role
- Ability to effectively communicate and work
closely with M-KOPA staff to determine needs and assist with systems
requirements.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
skills
- Able to successfully complete tasks with
limited supervision
Remuneration: Competitive covering a monthly salary,
performance bonus and medical benefits reflective of the candidate’s experience
and skills.
To Apply: To apply, send an updated detailed copy of your CV and a cover letter expressing why you feel you would be an excellent candidate for the role to careers@m-kopa.com with the email subject AS ONLY “DD1214”
Only candidates who can demonstrate sufficient competence will be shortlisted and contacted.