DATA ENGINEER – (DX)

Star Services LLC; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 279,000 - 390,600; Full time

Job summary

A digital transformation services provider in Abu Dhabi is looking for a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in Information Technology and Digital Transformation. The ideal candidate will assist in analyzing digital transformation needs, develop scalable data engineering solutions, and lead initiatives for improved data management. Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Data Analytics or a Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering, along with strong project management and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Information Technology & Digital Transformation.
• Proficient in managing Digital Transformation activities.
• Strong project management skills with relevant certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting digital transformation need analysis.
• Develop and deliver data engineering solutions.
• Design and maintain data pipelines and databases.

Skills

Data integrity management

Digital transformation management

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Master of Science in Data Analytics or Bachelor's in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Cloud platforms

Data engineering tools

Job description

Work Location

Abu Dhabi (Offshore visits as per job requirements)

Working Hours

07:00 to 15:00 (5 days a week)

Qualification (minimum)

Master of Science in Data Analytics or bachelor's degree in computer science/engineering or equal.

Experience (minimum)

10+ Years experience in Information Technology & Digital Transformation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Group Head in conducting digital transformation need analysis to address evolving business and operational requirements.
• Develop and deliver data engineering solutions that directly support the organization's Digital Transformation (DX) strategy and objectives.
• Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines handling large data volumes from plant operations and enterprise systems.
• Implement and continuously optimize ETL processes to ensure high standards of data quality, integrity, and consistency across platforms.
• Support the establishment of a structured enterprise data foundation by defining appropriate tools, technologies, and data management processes.
• Integrate and manage data across multiple digital systems to remove data silos and enable analytics, reporting, and informed decision‑making.
• Manage and support data warehouses and data lakes to facilitate business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics initiatives.
• Translate business and operational requirements into scalable technical specifications for data infrastructure and digital solutions.
• Establish data governance standards to manage data access, security, quality, and regulatory compliance across enterprise data platforms.
• Collaborate closely with IT teams and business stakeholders to deliver technical data solutions aligned with cross‑functional application needs.
• Support DX project execution by preparing technical specifications and defining data requirements for vendor evaluation and selection.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen IT and digital transformation capabilities using industry best practices and standards.
• Promote a data‑driven and digital‑first culture by supporting change initiatives and enabling reliable access to enterprise data assets.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to efficiently manage Digital Transformation (DX) activities.
• Strong focus on end‑user engagement and satisfaction.
• Proven capability to deliver DX initiatives on time and within budget.
• Ability to achieve measurable digital transformation outcomes.
• Strong control over data integrity and governance.
• Capability to meet business requirements through effective solutions.
• Ability to maintain system reliability and timely updates.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and time‑management skills.
• Strong project management skills with relevant cloud/data engineering certifications.