Data Engineering Consultant

Black & Grey HR; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading investment group in the UAE to hire a Data Engineering Consultant with Snowflake expertise. The role focuses on enabling advanced analytics across customer, sales, inventory, and supply chain with Cortex AI insights for demand forecasting and personalization.

The candidate will develop Snowflake pipelines, manage ETL/ELT tasks, and ensure data quality while collaborating with senior engineers and analysts. On-site Abu Dhabi preferred.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Data Engineering experience, ideally in retail or e-commerce.
• Solid, practical experience with the Snowflake Data Cloud.
• Strong command of SQL and Python.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools such as dbt and Airflow.
• Experience with BI platforms (Tableau, Power BI, Looker).
• Snowflake or cloud-related certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and upkeep of data pipelines within Snowflake.
• Provide support for ETL/ELT processes involving retail datasets (POS, e-commerce, inventory, CRM).
• Collaborate with senior data engineers and analysts to ensure data quality.
• Apply Cortex AI capabilities to retail use cases like recommendations and forecasting.
• Document data processes, pipelines, and model designs.
• Monitor pipeline performance and assist with troubleshooting.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests from business stakeholders.

Skills

Snowflake

SQL

Python

ETL/ELT

dbt

Airflow

Tableau

Power BI

Looker

Tools

Snowflake Data Cloud

dbt

Airflow

Job description

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 07/07/2026

Black & Grey HR is recruiting for a leading investment group in the UAE. Our client is looking to hire a Data Engineering Consultant with strong Snowflake expertise to support retail data transformation efforts. The role is centered on enabling advanced analytics across customer, sales, inventory, and supply chain functions, while also leveraging AI-derived insights to drive improvements in demand forecasting, personalisation, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and upkeep of data pipelines within Snowflake.
• Provide support for ETL/ELT processes involving retail datasets (POS, e-commerce, inventory, CRM).
• Work alongside senior data engineers and analysts to maintain data quality and reliability.
• Gain practical experience in applying Cortex AI capabilities to retail use cases such as recommendations and forecasting.
• Document data processes, pipelines, and model designs.
• Monitor pipeline performance and assist with troubleshooting when issues arise.
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests originating from business stakeholders.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• 3+ years of Data Engineering experience, ideally within retail or e-commerce environments.
• Solid, practical experience with the Snowflake Data Cloud.
• Strong command of SQL and Python.
• Familiarity with ETL/ELT tools (e.g., dbt, Airflow, or similar).
• Experience working with BI platforms such as Tableau, Power BI, or Looker.
• Snowflake or cloud-related certifications are considered a plus.

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to interpret retail business needs and translate them into data-driven solutions.
• Good communication skills, comfortable interacting with both technical teams and business users.
• Agile delivery mindset and ability to manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Competitive Salary + Benefits
• Hands-on exposure to Snowflake and Cortex technologies.
• Involvement in full-cycle retail analytics projects.
• Guidance and mentorship from experienced senior data engineers.
• Opportunities to actively contribute to AI-focused business insights.
• Strong organisational backing for ongoing learning, professional growth, and career progression.