Senior Data Engineer: Scalable Pipelines for ML-ready Data

Foodics; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative payment tech provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Data Engineer to architect and build robust data pipelines. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of data engineering experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and capabilities in ETL/ELT processes. This role offers a competitive compensation package, personal development opportunities, and a chance to work in a diverse, dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation packages

Bonuses and potential for shares

Annual learning stipend

Mentoring opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering with a track record in scalable pipelines.
• Familiarity with ACID‑compliant data formats like Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, or Apache Hudi.
• Strong communication skills and a focus on documentation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using cloud-native tools.
• Collaborate on feature engineering and model‑ready datasets.
• Ensure data security and compliance with internal standards.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data modeling

ETL/ELT pipelines

Cross-functional collaboration

CI/CD

Tools

Airflow

AWS Glue

S3

Redshift

Snowflake

Apache Iceberg

Delta Lake

Apache Hudi

Job description

An innovative payment tech provider in the United Arab Emirates is seeking a Data Engineer to architect and build robust data pipelines. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of data engineering experience, strong Python and SQL skills, and capabilities in ETL/ELT processes. This role offers a competitive compensation package, personal development opportunities, and a chance to work in a diverse, dynamic environment.