Senior Data Engineer (GCP)

CODERS CONNECT LTD

Dubai

Hybrid

AED 300,000 - 520,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model
Modern tech stack
Autonomy & collaboration
International team culture

Job summary

Coders Connect partners with a leading international gaming platform in Dubai to hire a Senior Data Engineer. You will build real-time insights across analytics, product, and engineering, developing robust data pipelines and managing schema evolution within a modern GCP-based data platform.

You’ll implement dbt-based ELT workflows, optimize BigQuery, and contribute to IaC with Terraform. Collaboration with BI, Product, and Platform teams is essential to drive data-driven decisions while

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering.
  • Strong command of SQL and Python.
  • Proven experience with GCP data tools (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub).
  • Practical experience with dbt and Airflow/Cloud Composer.
  • Understanding of data modeling, incremental loading, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with data security, IAM, and cost control best practices.

Responsibilities

  • Data Pipeline Development for streaming and batch workloads.
  • Tuning BigQuery performance and optimizing resource usage.
  • Define scalable data storage and processing patterns.
  • Deploy infrastructure as code using Terraform and contribute to CI/CD workflows.
  • Collaborate with BI, Product, and Platform teams to support decision-making.
  • Mentor junior team members and share best practices.

Skills

SQL
Python
BigQuery
dbt
Airflow
Cloud Composer
Data modeling
Incremental loading
Data security
IAM

Tools

dbt
Airflow
Cloud Composer
Terraform
BigQuery
Dataflow
Pub/Sub

Job description

Coders Connect is partnering with a leading international gaming platform that is transforming the world of digital entertainment through data innovation. We are looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join their growing team in Dubai. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll contribute to the modernization of their data platform and play a key part in enabling real‑time insights across analytics, product, and engineering functions.

What You'll Do:
  • Data Pipeline Development
  • Design, build, and optimize streaming and batch data pipelines.
  • Manage schema evolution, data contracts, and dbt-based ELT workflows.
  • Tune BigQuery performance and optimize resource usage.
Architecture & Quality:
  • Define and advocate for scalable data storage and processing patterns.
  • Implement testing and monitoring frameworks to ensure data accuracy.
  • Enforce data governance standards and maintain metadata lineage.
Automation & Operations:
  • Deploy infrastructure as code using Terraform.
  • Contribute to CI/CD workflows and incident response processes.
  • Maintain high availability and performance across all pipelines.
Collaboration & Mentorship:
  • Work closely with BI, Product, and Platform teams to develop data models that drive decision‑making.
  • Provide guidance and share best practices with junior team members.
Requirements
  • 4+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering.
  • Strong command of SQL and Python.
  • Proven experience with GCP data tools (BigQuery, Dataflow, Pub/Sub).
  • Practical experience with dbt and Airflow/Cloud Composer.
  • Understanding of data modeling, incremental loading, and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with data security, IAM, and cost control best practices.
Preferred Experience:
  • Exposure to real‑time data streaming and CDC tools.
  • Experience with Data Vault or lakehouse architecture.
  • Hands‑on knowledge of Terraform and CI/CD automation.
  • Previous experience in gaming, fintech, or other data‑intensive industries.
What Success Looks Like -In your first 12 months, you’ll have:
  • Delivered reliable, production‑ready pipelines backed by clear SLAs.
  • Contributed new dbt models with full test coverage and documentation.
  • Improved performance and cost metrics across workloads.
  • Built strong partnerships across BI, product, and compliance teams.
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work model with flexibility to balance office collaboration and remote focus time.
  • Modern tech stack (GCP, dbt, Airflow, Terraform, etc.) with opportunities to experiment and innovate.
  • Collaborative, international team culture with a flat structure and autonomy.

Please note: Candidates must be residing in Dubai to take on this offer.

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