Job title: Senior Data Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Information Technology & Services
Location: Dubai, UAE (Hybrid)
Job published: 2025-03-03
Job ID: 35437
Contact name: Katie Atkins
Contact email: katie@pinkcamel.ae

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer for an AI Start-up based in Dubai.

 

Location – Dubai, UAE (Hybrid Work Model)

Salary – 24,000-28,000 AED/month + benefits

 

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s/master’s in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
  • 7+ years in data engineering, with 3+ years in senior/lead roles.
  • Expertise in pipeline orchestration (Airflow, dbt).
  • Proficiency in cloud platforms (Azure), SQL/NoSQL databases, and distributed systems (Spark, Elasticsearch).
  • Experience with cache databases (E.g. Redis).
  • Strong coding skills in Python, SQL, or Scala.
  • Deep knowledge of data modelling (Kimball, Data Vault) and optimization techniques (partitioning, indexing).
  • Experience in database administration, such as Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA), or equivalent.

Key responsibilities:

Data Architecture & Strategy:

    • Design and implement scalable, secure data architectures (data lakes, warehouses, marts) aligned with business goals.
    • Design, implement, and maintain database systems, such as SQL Server, Postgres, Mongo, etc.
    • Create and manage database schemas, tables, and indexes to ensure data integrity and optimal performance.

Data Migration Leadership:

    • Plan and execute end-to-end data migration projects (legacy to modern systems), ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
    • Develop validation frameworks and reconciliation processes.

 Pipeline Development & Optimization:

    • Build high-performance ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Apache Spark,  Airflow, or dbt.
    • Utilize open-source tools to efficiently gather, cleanse, and integrate data from various sources, including databases and different data sources.
    • Optimize data workflows for speed, cost-efficiency, and reliability by fine-tuning queries, indexing strategies, and database configurations

Data Governance & Quality:

    • Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and governance policies (e.g., metadata management, lineage tracking).
    • Monitor database performance and troubleshoot issues to ensure optimal database operation.
    • Create and maintain documentation of database configurations, processes, and procedures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

    • Collaborate with software developers to design and implement database solutions that meet application requirements.
    • Partner with data scientists, analysts, and business teams to understand requirements and deliver actionable datasets.
    • Translate business needs into technical specifications.

About the Role:

As a Senior Data Engineer, you will design, build, and maintain robust data systems to support large-scale data migration, pipeline automation, and architecture optimization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, performance, and accessibility while mentoring junior engineers. Your expertise in cloud platforms, ETL/ELT workflows, and data modelling will drive the evolution of our data ecosystem.

 

  

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