Senior Data Engineer (GCP)

CODERS CONNECT LTD; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international gaming platform in Dubai is seeking a Senior Data Engineer to develop data pipelines and enhance data platforms. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of experience in data engineering and expertise in SQL, Python, and GCP tools. This role offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary within a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid work model

Modern tech stack

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in data engineering or analytics engineering.
• Proven experience with GCP data tools like BigQuery, Dataflow, and Pub/Sub.
• Strong command of SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and optimize streaming and batch data pipelines.
• Deploy infrastructure as code using Terraform.
• Work closely with BI, Product, and Platform teams to develop data models.

Skills

SQL

Python

Data engineering

GCP data tools

dbt

Airflow

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:

• 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.

If you’re ready to take a leading role in shaping a high‑impact data platform, we’d love to hear from you.