Senior Data Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to join our Abu Dhabi team on-site. You will lead the migration of a large‑scale data platform to modern technologies, building production‑ready pipelines in a fast‑moving, Agile environment.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimise data pipelines on Databricks using PySpark and SQL.
• Re‑engineer and migrate transformation logic from legacy systems to Databricks.
• Perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure cross‑platform accuracy.
• Tune performance through partitioning, Delta optimisation, cluster configuration and ingestion strategies.
• Contribute to medallion‑layer design and implement data‑quality frameworks.
• Review code, mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Work within Git‑based CI/CD pipelines and follow Agile delivery processes.

Required profile

• 7+ years of hands‑on data engineering experience.
• Strong proficiency with Databricks, PySpark, SQL and Delta Lake.
• Deep knowledge of ingestion patterns, Spark performance tuning and partitioning.
• Solid SQL expertise with the ability to write and validate complex queries.
• Experience in data migration or re‑platforming projects.
• Professional‑level English communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or a related field.

Required skills

• Databricks
• PySpark
• SQL
• Delta Lake
• Spark
• Git
• CI/CD

What we offer

• End‑of‑service gratuity
• Private healthcare and life insurance
• Employee assistance and wellness programs
• Annual air‑travel allowance for expatriates
• Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
• Global travel medical and accident insurance
• Referral bonuses
• Learning and development opportunities, including certifications and in‑house training