Data Engineer and Analytics Specialist

Data Management
Nairobi
February 6, 2026
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Job Description

Job Summary

The Data Engineer and Analytics Specialist will design, build, and maintain data pipelines, analytics platforms, and reporting solutions to support data-driven decision-making across the organization. The role focuses on data integration, transformation, analytics, and insight generation while ensuring data quality, security, and scalability. This position is ideal for a technically strong data professional with both engineering and analytical expertise.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  1. Data Pipelines and Data Architecture
  • Design, build, and maintain data pipelines from ERP Next and related systems into the analytics warehouse (e.g., Snowflake).
  • Develop and maintain clean, well-documented data models including fact tables, dimensions and marts aligned to business reporting needs.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and historical integrity across all pipelines.
  • Monitor pipeline health and resolve data breaks, latency, or reconciliation issues.
  1. Automation and Data Operations
  • Automate data ingestion, transformations, and refresh schedules across the stack.
  • Build data quality checks, validations, and exception alerts (e.g., missing data, outliers, reconciliation mismatches)
  • Automate recurring operational reports and refresh cycles for dashboards.
  • Reduce manual spreadsheet-based processes through scripted or scheduled workflows.
  • Maintain clear documentation of data sources, logic, and dependencies.
  1. Analytics, Reporting and Business Insights
  • Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and reports for finance, operations, HR and leadership.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to define KPIs, metrics, and reporting logic.
  • Translate ERP transactions into meaningful performance indicators and trends.
  • Support ad-hoc analysis, management reporting and executive decision-making.
  • Ensure reports are intuitive, trusted and aligned to a single source of truth.

Tools and Technologies

  • ERP & Source Systems: ERP Next and integrated operational systems.
  • Data Warehouse: Snowflake (or similar cloud data warehouse).
  • Analytics & BI: Power BI (DAX, data modeling, dashboards).
  • Data Transformation: SQL, scripted transformations, data modeling frameworks.
  • Automation & Scheduling: Scheduled jobs, APIs, connectors, or workflow tools.

Educational Qualifications, Experience, & Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Data science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • 3+ years of experience in data modelling and analysis, with a focus on visualization tools such as Power BI development and tabular data modeling.
  • Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages such as SQL, Python, R, DAX or similar.
  • Automation mindset with attention to data quality and reliability
  • Strong understanding of data governance principles, compliance requirements, and best practices.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven track record of leading and delivering complex data analysis projects from inception to completion.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Certification in Power BI, Snowflake, or related technologies is a plus.

Application Procedure

Please send your 2 – page CV and cover letter expressing your interest and qualifications to [email protected]. Indicate the Job Title as the email subject – Data Engineer and Analytics Specialist

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