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Senior Data Engineer

Office in United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi
Data Software Engineering& 3 others
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We're looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in an onsite working mode. This role involves working on a large-scale data platform migration using modern data technologies and building production-ready pipelines in a dynamic delivery environment. You will be part of a dedicated engineering team focused on high-impact work that requires strong hands-on expertise.

Responsibilities
  • Build, optimize and productionize data pipelines on Databricks using PySpark and SQL
  • Re-engineer and migrate transformation logic from a legacy platform to Databricks
  • Design and perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy across platforms
  • Tune performance through partitioning, Delta optimization, cluster configuration and ingestion strategies
  • Contribute to medallion-layer design and implement data quality frameworks
  • Review code and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices
  • Work within Git-based CI/CD setups and follow Agile delivery processes
Requirements
  • 7+ years of data engineering experience with recent hands-on delivery
  • Strong proficiency with Databricks platform, PySpark, SQL and Delta Lake
  • In-depth knowledge of ingestion patterns, Spark performance tuning and partitioning strategies
  • Solid SQL expertise with practical ability to write and validate queries
  • Experience in data migration or re-platforming projects
  • Professional-level English communication skills
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field
Nice to have
  • Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional certification
  • Familiarity with Palantir Foundry
  • Background in financial services or asset management
  • Experience with Unity Catalog governance
  • Knowledge of large-scale data quality or reconciliation frameworks