Data Engineer/Analyst at Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited

Meta Description: Apply for the Data Engineer/Analyst position at Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited in Morogoro, Tanzania. Full-time ICT opportunity with applications closing on 28 September 2026.

Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Data Engineer/Analyst. Based in Morogoro, this full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to support enterprise data management, database administration, and business intelligence within one of Tanzania’s leading tobacco leaf processing companies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing mission-critical databases, developing scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines, integrating data from multiple business systems, and producing analytical reports that support strategic business decisions.

Why Choose Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited?

• Work with a leading agricultural and tobacco processing company in Tanzania.
• Contribute to enterprise-scale data and digital transformation projects.
• Gain experience with cloud platforms, business intelligence, and modern database technologies.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software development teams.
• Enjoy professional growth in a dynamic technology-driven environment.

Job Overview

Position: Data Engineer/Analyst

Company: Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited

Location: Morogoro, Tanzania

Employment Type: Full-Time

Salary: Negotiable

Application Deadline: 28 September 2026

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database management systems.
• Administer SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and other enterprise databases.
• Monitor database performance, availability, and capacity.
• Perform database tuning and query optimization.
• Ensure database security through role-based access control and encryption.
• Manage database replication, clustering, and high-availability solutions.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable ETL/ELT data pipelines.
• Build and manage data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
• Integrate data from ERP, CRM, HR, Finance, IoT, and third-party systems.
• Optimize database performance and data storage architectures.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and business opportunities.
• Develop dashboards and executive reports using Power BI or similar tools.
• Establish data standards, policies, and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and privacy regulations.
• Configure and maintain database backup solutions.
• Maintain disaster recovery documentation and recovery plans.
• Support software developers with database design and optimization.
• Collaborate with infrastructure, cybersecurity, and cloud teams.
• Report key issues and task outcomes to the IT Manager.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Statistics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of experience in Database Administration, Data Engineering, and Analytics.
• Experience managing mission-critical databases and enterprise-scale data platforms.
• Proven experience developing ETL/ELT pipelines and data warehouses.
• Experience working with cloud-based data solutions and cloud database platforms.
• Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
• High integrity, transparency, and ethical standards.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their application by email.

• Email: [email protected]
• Attach an updated CV and relevant supporting documents.
• Submit your application before 28 September 2026.

Mkwawa Leaf Tobacco Limited is looking for a skilled data professional who can transform complex business data into meaningful insights while maintaining secure and reliable database systems. If you meet the qualifications, apply before the closing date.