About Andela
Andela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.
At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all – and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We’re excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you’ll have access to many exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!
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Important: This role requires a one week travel to Kigali, Rwanda, once a month or more.
About the role
The company is a forward-thinking technology company dedicated to facilitating the delivery of online services and creating world-class customer experiences. With a deep understanding of local needs and community capabilities, we are committed to continuous innovation in automating services, expanding solutions, and innovating as needed to meet the evolving needs of our users. Our mission is to develop outstanding products that significantly improve people’s lives.
As a Data Tech Lead, you will spearhead the design, migration, and optimization of our data systems. With expertise in PostgreSQL, DBT transformations, and ClickHouse, you will lead a team in delivering high-performance and scalable data solutions. Your leadership and technical skills will drive successful data migration projects and enhance the reliability of our data infrastructure.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee end-to-end data migration projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.
- Architect and optimize PostgreSQL databases, leveraging expertise in schema design, indexing, and query performance tuning.
- Implement and manage data transformation pipelines using DBT (Data Build Tool).
- Design and manage high-performance analytics databases, including ClickHouse.
- Deploy and manage PostgreSQL databases on Kubernetes, ensuring scalability, reliability, and robust backup strategies.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define technical requirements and design solutions aligned with business objectives.
- Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration.
- Establish and enforce best practices for data architecture, governance, and security.
- Monitor and troubleshoot database performance, ensuring uptime and data integrity.
- Document data systems and processes to support knowledge sharing and future development.
Required Skills:
- Proven experience leading data migration projects in complex environments.
- Deep expertise in PostgreSQL, including performance tuning, PL/pgSQL, and database optimization.
- Proficient in designing and managing transformation pipelines using DBT (Data Build Tool).
- Familiarity with deploying and managing PostgreSQL on Kubernetes or similar containerized environments.
- Solid understanding of modern data architecture and best practices.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills to convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Time zone overlap: 8 hours with Central Africa Time.
Location Requirements: No restrictions
Working hours: Full-time dedication (8 hours/Day – 40 hours/week)
Contract details: 3-5 months
At Andela, we know our strengths lie in our diverse community whose talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations we take pride in. Andela is committed to nurturing a work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Everyone has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination, as stated above.
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