Do you want to do work that matters? Do you want to help improve the lives of some of the most hardworking people in Africa, while also reducing carbon emissions? Do you want to use your skills to advance Africa towards a zero-carbon future, not just to make a living? Ampersand is your answer.

About Ampersand

Ampersand is Africa’s emobility pioneer. Ampersand provides electric motorcycles and charging infrastructure (battery swap stations), uniquely tailored to serve half of Africa’s road fleet: Commercial motorcycle taxi and delivery drivers. Moto taxis are a primary means of public transport in African cities, and it is estimated that these drivers spend >$6Bn p.a. on gasoline in East Africa alone. Ampersand has developed an electric solution that is more powerful, fun to drive, and cost-effective than the incumbent. Ampersand drivers routinely earn over 30% more income by going electric.

The company started in Kigali, Rwanda, and expanded into Nairobi, Kenya in 2022. Today it has around 3,000 e-motorcycles on the road and 48 battery swap stations across the two countries. Ampersand is leading the market in quality, affordable tech, customer traction, and operational systems. The Ampersand team consists of 400+ staff drawn from diverse backgrounds and is working hard to see all 5 million taxi motorbikes in East Africa become electric by 2030. Ampersand is rapidly scaling its operations and is looking for innovative professionals who are passionate about clean energy and environmental impact to lead and contribute to our rapid growth.

Ampersand values innovation, creativity, and continuous improvement. It seeks people who are proactive problem solvers to drive results. Ampersand promotes leadership within the organization and is a place where you can grow your career as you work with some of the brightest and most hard-working individuals in East Africa

Our Values

• Customer-centric Everyday: We prioritize our customers daily, tailoring solutions to exceed expectations.
• Challenge The Status Quo Through Innovation: Our dedicated teams constantly challenge the status quo, driving innovation to enhance customer experiences and deliver solutions that go beyond expectations
• Love Solving Problems Together: Internal collaboration is our approach; we thrive on solving challenges alongside our customers.
• Stay Agile: We stay agile to swiftly meet dynamic customer needs and adapt to a changing landscape.
• Driven By People And Planet: Beyond business, we're committed to people and the planet, ensuring a positive impact.
  

About the role

Ampersand is seeking a highly motivated Senior Data Engineer to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your data expertise while also developing product management skills within our growing data team. You will play a critical role in driving data-informed decision-making across the organization, analyzing key performance metrics, and contributing to the development of cutting-edge machine learning models to optimize our charging and battery infrastructure.

Responsibilities:

• Product Management Development: Work closely with the CTO and Senior Product Manager-Software, to understand product management principles and contribute to shaping data architecture. Take on product management responsibilities within the data team.
• Data Analysis & Insights: Analyze complex datasets to uncover insights related to battery, vehicle, and swap station performance.
• Data Quality & Support: Improve data quality and efficiency across the organization. Provide support to the software team on data cleansing initiatives.
• Data Engineering & Culture: Introduce and implement data engineering concepts and tools within the software engineering team. Foster a data-driven culture across the organization.
• Machine Learning Model Development: Build and deploy machine learning models to optimize Ampersand's charging and battery infrastructure.
• Dashboard Creation: Develop and maintain insightful dashboards for various teams based on their specific data requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ensure synergy between hardware and software teams by effectively communicating and influencing decisions based on data insights.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of prior experience in Software Engineering.
• At least 2-3 years of experience in Data Engineering.
• Proven experience as a Data Engineer or similar role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of database management systems and data visualization tools.
• Proven ability to collect, analyse, and interpret complex datasets.
• Experience in machine learning models.
• Ability to create clear, concise, and informative data visualizations and dashboards.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, R, Tableau, Airflow, Databricks, Pyspark or similar tools.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Nice to Haves:

• Strong interest in product management and a desire to learn and grow in that area.
• Familiarity with Scrum and Agile methodologies.
• A strong work ethic and the ability to manage shifting priorities and unforeseen challenges.
• Experience with E-mobility.
• 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

Interested?

Women are strongly encouraged to apply

📢 Important Notice:

At Ampersand, we want to emphasize that we do not charge or request any form of payment from applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. Your job application and interviews with us are entirely free of charge. If you encounter any requests for payment or fees claiming association with our hiring process, please report it to, recruitment@ampersand.solar, immediately. Your trust and confidence in our company are paramount, and we are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for all applicants.

Locations

Kigali

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