Assistant Manager - Data Engineering - Information Technology - Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Dubai Holding Entertainment, based in Dubai, UAE, is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to design, develop and optimize scalable data platforms and pipelines. This full-time role focuses on reliable, secure data solutions enabling analytics and informed business decisions.

You will collaborate with data analysts, scientists and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions, build pipelines with Azure Databricks and Data Factory, and mentor junior team members in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information technology, engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
• Build and optimize PySpark jobs for batch and near real-time processing.
• Design SQL Server data models, procedures and analytics-ready schemas.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and automate deployment using Azure DevOps or similar tools.
• Enhance data quality, governance, monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with analysts, scientists and stakeholders to translate requirements into robust solutions.
• Optimize cloud data workloads for performance and cost.
• Apply security and governance best practices across data assets.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews and mentorship.
• Contribute to Palantir Foundry-based data products where applicable.

Skills

Data mindset

Agile collaboration

English communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

Azure Databricks

Spark

Azure Data Factory

PySpark/Spark SQL

SQL Server/T-SQL

Azure DevOps

Git

Palantir Foundry

Power BI

Kafka/Event Hubs

Python

Job description

About Dubai Holding Entertainment

Dubai Holding Entertainment offers an impressive range of destinations and attractions that enhance the appeal and competitiveness of Dubai as an international tourism and leisure hub, with the added value of the quality of the facilities and the high standards of training, supervision, and security.

Ain Dubai, the tallest observation wheel in the world, is the jewel of the Bluewaters extraordinary and one-of-a-kind experience and is set to offer a majestic new experiential perspective from the eye in the sky across Dubai's mesmerizing skyline.

Global Village is one of the longest established tourist attractions in Dubai having opened its doors in 1997. It offers world-class cultural and family entertainment, featuring 26 international pavilions and millions of visitors every season.

As the most recent attraction within Dubai Holding Entertainment, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the Middle East's largest multi-themed leisure and entertainment destination.

Leading destinations and attractions by Dubai Holding Entertainment also include Coca-Cola Arena, the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the Middle East; Roxy Cinemas, a premiere theatre experience; and The Green Planet in City Walk, a destination that recreates a tropical forest and many more.

Dubai Holding Entertainment owns the largest radio network in the region. Arabian Radio Network (ARN) is the most dynamic multiplatform broadcaster in the UAE and is at the forefront of innovation. It provides advanced in-studio cameras, broadcasting on-air, online on smartphone apps and the Apple TV platform. ARN has ten radio stations, including Dubai Eye, Virgin Radio, Al Arabiya and Hit - reaching over 200 nationalities and 4 million listeners each week in seven languages.

Building on ARN's commitment to embracing the future and being able to provide access to the best marketing platforms in the region, MPN by Dubai Holding Entertainment is a multimedia sales house, operating premium out-of-home assets, video production, event sponsorship and activations.

About the Role

Here is your opportunity to join Dubai Holding Entertainment as a Senior Data Engineer, playing a key role in the design, development and optimisation of scalable data platforms and pipelines. Based in Dubai, UAE, this full-time position will help deliver reliable, secure and high-performing data solutions that enable analytics, reporting and informed business decision-making.

In this position, you will:

• Design, develop and maintain scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows using Azure Databricks and Azure Data Factory.
• Build and optimise PySpark jobs that support batch and near real-time data processing.
• Design and implement data models, schemas, stored procedures and other SQL Server solutions for analytics and reporting.
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and automate the deployment of data solutions using Azure DevOps or comparable tools.
• Strengthen data quality, integrity and reliability through effective validation, monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with data analysts, data scientists and business stakeholders to translate requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Optimise the performance and cost efficiency of cloud-based data workloads.
• Apply security, compliance and governance best practices across data platforms and assets.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, knowledge sharing and mentoring of junior team members.
• Contribute to data products and pipelines developed on Palantir Foundry, where applicable.

About You

You are an accomplished data engineering professional with strong technical depth, a problem‑solving mindset and the ability to work effectively within an agile and collaborative environment.

You should have:

• At least eight years of professional experience in data engineering or a comparable data‑focused role.
• A bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong hands‑on experience with Azure Databricks, including Spark, cluster management, jobs, notebooks and performance tuning.
• In‑depth knowledge of Azure Data Factory, including pipelines, triggers, integration runtimes, linked services and datasets.
• Advanced SQL Server and T‑SQL expertise, including indexing, stored procedures, views and performance optimisation.
• Strong PySpark and Spark SQL programming skills for data transformation, aggregation and pipeline development.
• Experience implementing DevOps and CI/CD practices using Azure DevOps, Git, build and release pipelines, and environment management.
• A strong understanding of data warehousing, dimensional modelling, ETL patterns and cloud data architecture, preferably within Microsoft Azure.
• Experience working with large‑scale datasets and optimising performance in distributed data environments.
• Experience integrating data from MS SQL, MySQL, JSON, flat files, APIs and Fusion databases.
• Exposure to data governance, cataloguing and lineage tools.
• Experience integrating data solutions with business intelligence tools such as Power BI.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work confidently with technical teams and business stakeholders.
• Knowledge of streaming technologies such as Kafka or Event Hubs would be advantageous.
• Experience with Python and Palantir Foundry would be considered an added advantage.

About the Benefits

In the world of entertainment, Dubai Holding Entertainment is dedicated to nurturing the talents and well‑being of our team members. Join our dynamic and diverse workforce to enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive compensation, exciting career development opportunities, and a collaborative and creative work environment. We strongly believe in empowering our workforce, as they play a pivotal role in shaping unforgettable entertainment experiences for tomorrow. We are committed to attracting the brightest minds and nurturing the most innovative candidates who aspire to make a significant impact on the future of the entertainment industry in Dubai. At Dubai Holding Entertainment, we embrace equal opportunity and promote a discrimination‑free environment where everyone's unique talents and contributions are celebrated. Join us in crafting a thrilling and extraordinary tomorrow in entertainment!