Data Engineer

Deeplight; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading AI consultancy is seeking a Data Engineer to design and optimize innovative data solutions. This role involves developing scalable data pipelines and implementing MLOps principles, with a focus on utilizing Lakehouse architecture. Candidates should have hands-on experience with big data technologies and cloud platforms, along with strong problem-solving skills. The position offers competitive salary, health coverage, and opportunities for professional development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Practical experience with Data Lakehouse architectures (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake).
• Hands-on experience in data ingestion and schema enforcement.
• Solid understanding of MLOps principles and implementation.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize data solutions using Lakehouse architecture.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines and manage machine learning models.
• Ensure data quality and governance within the data platforms.

Skills

Data Lakehouse architecture

Big data technologies

Data modeling

MLOps implementation

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Problem-solving

Tools

Databricks

Spark

Kafka

Docker

Kubernetes

MLflow

Job description

DeepLightAI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI / ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations.

The Data Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising data pipelines and infrastructure to support our cutting‑edge AI systems. The Data Engineer collaborates closely with our multidisciplinary team to ensure the efficient collection, storage, processing, and analysis of large‑scale data, enabling us to unlock valuable insights and drive innovation across various domains.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions, primarily utilising the Lakehouse architecture to unify data warehousing and data lake capabilities. Advise stakeholders on the strategic choice between Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lakehouse architectures based on specific business needs, cost, and latency requirements.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines to ingest, transform, and load diverse datasets from various sources, including structured and unstructured data, streaming data, and real‑time feeds.
• Implement standards and tooling to ensure ACID properties, schema evolution, and high data quality within the Lakehouse environment. Implement robust data governance frameworks (security, privacy, integrity, compliance, auditing).
• Continuously optimize data storage, compute resources, and query performance across the data platform to reduce costs and improve latency for both BI and ML workloads, leveraging techniques such as indexing, partitioning, and parallel processing.
• Develop and maintain CI / CD pipelines to automate the entire machine learning lifecycle, from data validation and model training to deployment and infrastructure provisioning.
• Deploy, manage, and scale machine learning models into production environments, utilizing MLOps principles for reliable and repeatable operations.
• Establish and manage monitoring systems to track model performance metrics, detect data drift (changes in input data), and model decay (degradation in prediction accuracy).
• Ensure rigorous version control and tracking for all components: code, datasets, and trained model artifacts (using tools like MLflow or similar).
• Create comprehensive documentation, including technical specifications, data flow diagrams, and operational procedures, to facilitate understanding, collaboration, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Proven practical experience in designing, building, and optimizing solutions using Data Lakehouse architectures (e.g., Databricks, Delta Lake).
• Strong hands‑on experience with managing data ingestion, schema enforcement, ACID properties, and utilizing big data technologies/frameworks like Spark and Kafka.
• Expertise in data modeling, ETL / ELT processes, and data warehousing concepts. Proficiency in SQL and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Scala).
• Demonstrated practical experience implementing MLOps pipelines for production systems. This includes a solid understanding and implementation experience with MLOps principles: automation, governance, and monitoring of ML models throughout the entire lifecycle.
• Experience with CI / CD tools, containerization / orchestration technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), model serving frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow Serving, SageMaker), and experiment tracking (e.g., MLflow).
• Experience with production monitoring tools to detect data drift or model decay.
• Strong hands‑on experience with major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and familiarity with DevOps practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable insights.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment, with a passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Benefits & Growth Opportunities

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Professional development and certification support
• Opportunity to work on cutting‑edge AI projects
• Flexible working arrangements
• Career advancement opportunities in a rapidly growing AI company

This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.