Intelligence jobs in United Arab Emirates

Reporting to the Head of Data and Analytics, the Data Engineer will be responsible for delivering, maintaining and supporting Vp's cloud data platform. This will consist of implementing data pipelines (batch, micro-batch and streaming), a data lakehouse and supporting data consumption workloads including data visualisation and future artificial intelligence initiatives.

The Data Engineer will be a key member of the Group Data Team working closely with technical and business colleagues to deliver data solutions to drive value and help Vp achieve its strategic outcomes. They will work collaboratively with stakeholders to aid in decision making and be a trusted, respected & knowledgeable point of contact between the Group Data Analytics team, Infrastructure and Development teams.

• Develop low-level design documentation based on architecture artefacts.
• Collaborate with cloud infrastructure and development teams for optimised delivery.
• Work within a Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) to maintain quality and control.
• Partner with data analysts and system owners to define and document data transformation rules and data extraction processes, including interface contracts for each ingested data source.
• Support data modelling efforts, including capturing and maintaining transformation rules.
• Implement ETL/ELT batch and micro-batch pipelines using AWS Glue; integrate data quality assessment via AWS Glue Data Quality Services and AWS Databrew.
• Build streaming pipelines using AWS Kinesis Data Streams, Firehose, and Kafka (MSK).
• Maintain metadata and enforce quality standards using AWS Glue Data Catalog.
• Define and administer the data platform using AWS LakeFormation.
• Use Snowflake to develop modelled data sources and products for end users.

• Experience delivering ETL/ELT pipelines with tools like AWS Glue.
• Proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-based data architectures, including data lakes, lakehouses, and warehouses.
• Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, DynamoDB, Aurora, RDS, Glue, Athena, and EMR.
• Understanding of data lakehouse storage formats (e.g., Parquet, Delta, Iceberg).
• Experience with Snowflake and modern data platform practices.
• Knowledge of data modelling methods (Inmon and Kimball).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt style to suit different audiences.
• Ability to produce high-quality documentation (e.g., low-level designs, runbooks).
• Desirable:
• Experience with streaming technologies (Kinesis, Firehose, Kafka, Flink).
• Working knowledge of infrastructure as code (CloudFormation, Terraform).
• AWS Certified Data Engineer.
• Degree in a relevant field.

• Salary sacrifice pension
• 25 days holiday FTE, plus bank holidays
• Additional holiday purchase scheme
• Private Health Insurance (employee and partner)
• Free Tool Hire
• Life Assurance cover 3x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP Service
• Will Writing & Funeral Concierge Service
• Share save scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Learning & Development - commitment to upskilling and developing our people, structured in house training available alongside external training where required
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long service recognition
• My Vp discounts - a variety of discounts and rewards on thousands of well-known brands
• Discounts on HP products
• EE mobile contract discount offers
• Gym discounts
• Health Shield (discounted premiums on health care cash plan)
• Regit Assist 24/7 accident helpline - free joining

Established in 1954, Vp plc has evolved into a dynamic group of companies with expertise in equipment rental. Our organisation encompasses twelve prominent operating divisions: Airpac Rentals, Brandon Hire Station, Hire Station, MEP Hire, ESS, Groundforce, TPA, Torrent Trackside, CPH, Vp Rail, Vp RS and UK Forks.

Across these divisions, we proudly provide an extensive range of specialist products and comprehensive services tailored to various industries. Our offerings cater to diverse sectors such as construction, civil engineering, rail, water, oil and gas, outdoor events, and housebuilding.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vp plc is your trusted partner for all your equipment rental needs.

Vp plc is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills.