Platform Lead: AI Text-to-SQL & Semantic Layer

Deeplight; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 293,000 - 441,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist AI consultancy in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Project Lead to manage the delivery of an AI-powered text-to-SQL query platform. This role requires 7–12 years of experience in Data Engineering or ML Engineering, with expertise in conversational AI and semantic modeling. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure proper BI integration, and play a key role in delivering innovative AI solutions. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonuses

Comprehensive health insurance

Professional development support

Flexible working arrangements

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• 7–12+ years in Data Engineering, ML Engineering, Data Architecture, or Applied AI.
• Hands-on experience with Text-to-SQL or NL-to-query systems.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex AI/data projects under compressed timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of an internal conversational AI interface that converts natural language questions into SQL queries.
• Design, refine, and implement a semantic layer that supports accurate text-to-SQL translation.
• Work with domain SMEs in Finance and Retail to incorporate business context into the semantic layer.

Skills

Text-to-SQL systems

Conversational AI

Semantic modeling

SQL and BI ecosystems

Cross-functional communication

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

MicroStrategy

Microsoft Azure

Job description

A specialist AI consultancy in Abu Dhabi is looking for a Project Lead to manage the delivery of an AI-powered text-to-SQL query platform. This role requires 7–12 years of experience in Data Engineering or ML Engineering, with expertise in conversational AI and semantic modeling. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensure proper BI integration, and play a key role in delivering innovative AI solutions. Benefits include a competitive salary, health insurance, and flexible working arrangements.