Data Architect

FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a skilled Data Engineer to design and implement ETL/ELT processes. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in data engineering, proficiency in SQL, Python, and familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS. You will handle complex datasets and enhance data pipelines to meet business needs. Join a dynamic and innovative team that values excellence and offers unique career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Career development initiatives

Comprehensive range of banking services

Innovative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data warehousing.
• Strong coding skills in Python and at least one other language (Scala/Java).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based data platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP).

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes from multiple sources.
• Process and manage complex datasets to support business and analytical needs.
• Conduct regular testing and enhancement of data pipelines.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL development

Data warehousing

SQL

Python

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)

Big data architectures

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Airflow

Luigi

dbt

Job description

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain robust ETL/ELT processes to ingest, clean, and transform data from multiple sources
• Process and manage complex datasets to support business and analytical needs
• Conduct regular testing and enhancement of data pipelines to improve efficiency
• Implement best practices for data validation, testing, and monitoring, proactively identifying and resolving issues to maintain data integrity
• Collaborate with software engineers and AI/ML engineers to ensure seamless data accessibility
• Implement best practices for data governance, security, and quality assurance
• Document data architectures, lineage, and metadata to ensure transparency and reproducibility

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering, ETL development, or data warehousing
• Demonstrated ability to design and manage ETL/ELT processes using tools like Airflow, Luigi, or dbt to automate data workflows and transformations
• Experience with big data architectures and optimizing data pipelines
• Deep familiarity with SQL for data manipulation and querying
• Strong coding skills in Python, and at least one other language (Scala/Java)
• Hands‑on experience with cloud‑based data platforms (Azure/AWS/GCP)
• Strong analytical skills for working with large‑scale unstructured datasets
• Ability to diagnose data issues, optimize performance, and communicate technical solutions effectively to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Educational qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required

About Us

About Us:

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest bank in the UAE and one of the world's largest and safest financial institutions. We offer a comprehensive range of personal and private banking services, including credit cards, Islamic banking, investments, loans, and mortgages. Our commitment to excellence and innovation drives us to provide top‑tier financial solutions to our clients.

Life at FAB:

Working at FAB means being part of a team of talented and passionate individuals with a shared vision to support the ambitions of our stakeholders to "Grow Stronger." We embrace the needs of our customers across the globe with a sense of responsibility and confidence driven by extensive expertise that can only be delivered by an ambitious world‑class organization.

FAB offers unique career choices, a chance to innovate, craft solutions for the future, and express yourself in a performance‑based culture that will unleash the best in you. Whether you are an experienced professional or just starting your career, FAB provides a range of learning and development initiatives to support all employees through training and skill development.

Our Values:

At FAB, we place our customers at the core of our activities, live our values each day in every way, celebrate achievements, and empower each other to deliver leading solutions. We have structured plans for the recruitment and career progression of Emirati talent to enable them to make a mark in the financial and banking sector both regionally and globally that rewards your hard work and dedication.

Join our team and be part of a journey to shape the future of banking.

Job Info

• Job Identification 839
• Job Category Architect
• Posting Date 01/26/2026, 11:37 AM
• Apply Before 03/06/2026, 12:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) Al Qurm Business Park, Abu Dhabi, AE