Senior DevOps Engineer

M-KOPA

M-KOPA

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Software Engineering
London, UK
Posted on Friday, May 5, 2023
Once upon a time, in a bustling company filled with data and dreams, there was a Senior DevOps Engineer. This engineer held the power to shape the very fabric of data pipelines, ensuring they ran predictably and reliably. But this job was more than just code and infrastructure; it was a thrilling story of resilience, optimization, and performance.
In this extraordinary role, our Senior DevOps Engineer embarked on a quest to engineer pipelines like never before. Armed with the knowledge of infrastructure as code and the gift of observability, they crafted pipelines that danced harmoniously with data, embracing resilient patterns. These pipelines were not ordinary; they were extraordinary creations that balanced the delicate art of readability and written performance optimization.
But the story did not end there. Our engineer's journey led them to the heart of the company's data warehouse, a place where end-users sought wisdom and insights. Here, they discovered a world of common query patterns and set out to weave architecture and performance tuning magic. Collaborating with the Analytics Engineers, our protagonist transformed the data warehouse into a haven of user-centric performance metrics, delighting those who sought its treasures.
Throughout this awe-inspiring tale, our Senior Analytics Platform Engineer had a guiding light: the Head of Analytics. They would report to this wise leader, sharing their triumphs and challenges, their visions and innovations.
Oh, the excitement this role brought! Our engineer reveled in the chance to explore different data pipeline strategies, from traditional batch ETL to CDC and event-based approaches. They craved knowledge and embraced new practices, all while remaining pragmatic about supporting existing methods when needed. Like a beacon of light, they brought a DevOps mentality and best practices, reshaping technology and outcomes for the team.
Drawing from their well of experience, our engineer infused their work with infrastructure-as-code, continuous integration, automated deployment, and first-class observability. They shared their wisdom and ideas, guiding the team in applying these patterns to data pipelines, like a conductor leading an orchestra to create a symphony of efficiency.
But it wasn't just technical prowess that made our engineer shine. They possessed an expert understanding of databases and data warehouse performance tuning. With every query they optimized, they unleashed the power of lightning-fast insights, ensuring that users could traverse the data landscape effortlessly.
In the eyes of the company, this Senior DevOps Engineer was a hero. They thrived on challenges, fearlessly tackling difficult problems and guiding the team to prioritize changes that brought the greatest value. They were the embodiment of expertise and excellence.
And so, the company was excited to welcome this remarkable engineer into its fold. They possessed a wealth of experience in architectural patterns and abstract capabilities, forever pushing the boundaries of what was possible. Their SQL and Python and dbt skills were unparalleled, shining a light on the highest standards of code development within the team.
But it wasn't just technical skills that set our engineer apart. They were a fierce advocate for the DevOps culture, breathing life into CI/CD best practices. They effortlessly crafted moderate to complex data science models and pipelines, showcasing their mastery over the craft. Version control was their ally, enabling collaborative development and unlocking new dimensions of creativity.
In this story of data and dreams, our Senior DevOps Engineer possessed the power to produce data models that danced to the rhythm of each unique challenge. They understood the intricate nuances of different tools and could compare and contrast various data models, wielding their knowledge like a maestro composing a symphony of data.
And so, dear reader, the tale of the Senior DevOps Engineer comes to a close. But in the company's halls, this remarkable individual continued to shape the destiny of data, breathing life into each pipeline and illuminating the path to insights. Their story remained etched in the company's history, a testament to the power of expertise, innovation
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BENEFITS, WHAT'S IN FOR YOU:

  • Private health insurance (inpatient outpatient, parental time off, eye care, and dental)
  • Life insurance (2 x gross salary)
  • Company pension
  • Remote working
  • 25 days leave per annum (excludes additional 8 public bank holidays)
  • Annual Learning and Development Fund - You have an annual $ 1,200 allowance to spend on learning and development (that is, between 1 January and 31 December). For your first year at M-KOPA, this allowance is pro-rated depending on the month that you start.
  • Home Office Set Up - Having the best IT equipment tools in the world doesn't make sense if you do not have a proper setup to work with. For this reason, M-KOPA will pre-approve the following items for a total budget of $1000 that you can use at any time after signing the offer letter with M-KOPA
  • On site retreats with wider tech team, plus trips to operational markets
Recognized twice by the Financial Times as Africa's fastest growing company (2022 and 2023), we've served over 3 million customers, unlocking $1 billion in cumulative credit for the unbanked across Africa. At M-KOPA, we empower our people to own their careers through diverse development programs, coaching partnerships, and on-the-job training. We support individual journeys with family-friendly policies, prioritize well-being, and embrace flexibility. Join us in shaping the future of M-KOPA as we grow together. Explore more at m-kopa.com.
M-KOPA is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to assembling a diverse, broadly trained staff. Women, minorities, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
M-KOPA explicitly prohibits the use of Forced or Child Labour and respects the rights of its employees to agree to terms and conditions of employment voluntarily, without coercion, and freely terminate their employment on appropriate notice. M-KOPA shall ensure that its Employees are of legal working age and shall comply with local laws for youth employment or student work, such as internships or apprenticeships.
M-KOPA does not collect/charge any money as a pre-employment or post-employment requirement. This means that we never ask for ‘recruitment fees’, ‘processing fees’, ‘interview fees’, or any other kind of money in exchange for offer letters or interviews at any time during the hiring process.

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