Data Scientist

FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in the UAE is seeking a talented Data Scientist to handle complex datasets, develop machine learning models, and automate workflows. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience in data science, strong skills in Python and R, and familiarity with big data tools. This role offers opportunities for innovation and career progression within a reputable organization known for its commitment to excellence. Join us to shape the future of banking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI.
• Expertise in supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, computer vision, or generative AI.
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or R; familiarity with SQL for data querying.
• Ability to build data pipelines and work with big data tools.
• Understanding of model serving, API development, and optimizing model performance.

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex data sets to solve business problems.
• Develop, train, and optimize machine learning models.
• Automate workflows for model training and deployment.
• Collaborate with teams to integrate models into applications.

Skills

Machine learning

Data science

Python

R

SQL

Docker

Kubernetes

MLOps

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Spark

Airflow

Hadoop

AWS

Google Cloud

Azure

Job description

Responsibilities

• Work with large and complex data sets to solve challenging business problems
• Collect, clean, and preprocess large datasets for analysis and model training
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA) to uncover insights and inform model development
• Develop, train, and optimize machine learning models using state-of-the-art algorithms and frameworks
• Build end-to-end ML pipelines, including data ingestion, transformation, model training, validation, and deployment
• Automate workflows for model training, testing, and deployment using CI/CD pipelines and MLOps tools
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models into applications and deliver end-to-end solutions

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data science, machine learning, or AI
• Expertise in supervised/unsupervised learning, deep learning, NLP, computer vision, or generative AI (e.g., LLMs).
• Strong proficiency in Python and/or R; familiarity with SQL for data querying
• Ability to build data pipelines (Spark, Airflow, Hadoop) and work with big data tools
• Understanding of model serving, API development (FastAPI, Flask), and optimizing model performance for real-time or batch inference.
• Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and tools like MLflow/Kubeflow for model lifecycle management (MLOps)>
• Experience deploying models on AWS, Google Cloud, Azure, or similar (e.g., Sagemaker, Vertex AI)
• 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 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 globaly 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 836
• Job Category Manager - Analytics & AI
• Posting Date 01/28/2026, 05:31 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