Data Engineer (m/f/d)

Role Overview We are seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and infrastructure. This role focuses on enabling reliable data access, improving data quality, and supporting analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with large datasets and modern data platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT processes.
• Develop and manage data architectures, including data lakes, warehouses, and data marts.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency across systems.
• Collaborate with data scientists, AI engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Optimize data pipelines and workflows for performance and cost-efficiency.
• Implement data governance, security, and compliance best practices.
• Monitor data systems, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high availability.
• Integrate data from multiple sources including APIs, databases, and streaming platforms.
• Maintain documentation for data pipelines, systems, and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or a related role.
• Strong programming skills in Python, Java, or Scala.
• Proficiency in SQL and working with relational and non-relational databases.
• Experience with big data technologies such as Apache Spark, Hadoop, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with ETL/ELT tools and orchestration frameworks (e.g., Airflow).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Strong understanding of data modeling and database design principles.
• Basic knowledge of AI engineering concepts and ML workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Highly preferred: Experience working with Databricks.
• Experience with data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift, Azure Synapse).
• Knowledge of streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis).
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Exposure to CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Familiarity with supporting ML/AI use cases (feature engineering, data pipelines for models).

Key Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Attention to detail and data accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, data-driven environment
• Continuous learning mindset

Data Engineer in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates