Lead Data Engineer

Coders Connect; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-scaling technology company in Dubai is seeking a Lead Data Engineer. This role involves owning architecture, designing pipelines, and ensuring data quality across systems. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in data engineering, with strong skills in SQL and Python, and expertise in Google Cloud Platform. This position offers the opportunity to shape a critical data platform with hybrid work options.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data engineering, with 2+ years in architectural or leadership roles.
• Solid SQL & Python skills, with a focus on clean coding practices.
• Deep experience with cloud-based architectures, particularly GCP.

Responsibilities

• Design data models, flow strategies, and storage solutions.
• Develop robust automated pipelines ensuring data quality.
• Establish rules for secure data handling, retention, and lineage.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

SQL

Python

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Airflow

BigQuery

Dataflow

Data Governance

Distributed Systems

Job description

Job Description

About the Role

Coders Connect is working with a fast-scaling company building a modern data foundation across regions — and we’re on the hunt for a Lead Data Engineer to own architecture, pipeline design, and scalable systems across batch and streaming. This role is based in Dubai with hybrid or onsite options.

If you live and breathe data platforms, love optimizing workflows, and want to shape data culture from the ground up — this one’s for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Architect Scalable Data Systems : Design data models, flow strategies, and storage solutions to support analytics and ops at scale — including real-time + batch needs.
• Build End-to-End Pipelines : Develop robust, automated pipelines using GCP, Airflow, BigQuery, dbt, and Dataflow — ensuring data quality and speed across the board.
• Data Governance & Quality : Establish rules for secure handling, auditing, retention, and lineage. Promote transparency, trust, and compliance.
• Lead & Collaborate : Set technical direction, mentor engineers, and collaborate with analytics, engineering, and product teams to deliver impactful data products.

What We’re Looking For

7+ years in data engineering (2+ in architectural or leadership roles)

Solid SQL & Python skills — tested, modular, clean

Deep experience with cloud-based architectures (GCP required)

Hands-on with Airflow, BigQuery, dbt, Dataflow

Strong knowledge of distributed systems and modern data architecture (streaming, events, etc.)

Experience in regulated environments a plus

Bonus Points If You...

Know your way around semantic modeling or BI enablement

Have experience with infrastructure automation

Can balance velocity, quality, and long-term scalability

Care about team culture as much as code quality

Why You’ll Love This Role

This isn’t just another data job. You’ll be shaping the foundation of a mission-critical platform with ownership, autonomy, and the chance to drive strategy. Your work will directly impact how the company delivers insight, scales globally, and grows its product footprint.

Location : Dubai (Hybrid or Onsite)

Type : Full-time

Language : English

Ready to lead the future of data infrastructure? Let’s connect.

Requirements

Google Cloud Platform (GCP) – expert-level (non-negotiable) BigQuery – data warehousing, query optimization Dataflow – stream and batch data processing Airflow – orchestration and DAG scheduling dbt (Data Build Tool) – transformation and modeling in SQL Python – scripting, automation, data processing SQL – advanced querying and performance tuning