Senior Data Engineer

Snoonu; Qatar; On-site; QAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global vibes and collaboration

Learning budgets and growth tools

Autonomy in tasks

Flexible time off

Agile environment

Job summary

Snoonu in Qatar is seeking a technically-minded ETL engineer to help manage and develop our data infrastructure. The role covers batch ETL, real-time pipelines, data lakes and warehouses, with focus on scaling as the company grows and on infrastructure-as-code tools.

You should bring strong programming and SQL skills, PySpark or distributed systems experience, and familiarity with cloud platforms. We value engineers who own data processes end-to-end and continuously improve performance.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining ETL pipelines.
• Strong SQL including window functions and CTEs.
• Experience with batch ETL and real-time data pipelines.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (AWS/GCP).
• Knowledge of distributed systems (PySpark).
• Experience with infrastructure-as-code tooling.

Responsibilities

• Integrate new data sources using existing batch ETL system.
• Create real-time pipelines using an IaC approach.
• Assist teams in extracting data from the warehouse and supporting reverse ETL.
• Participate in data management process improvements.
• Automate processes and optimize pipeline performance.
• Lead long-term improvement, refactoring, and cost-reduction investigations.

Skills

Python

SQL

ETL

PySpark

Databricks

AWS

BigQuery

Airflow

Terraform

Tools

Airflow

Terraform

BigQuery

Job description

Welcome to Your Next Adventure!

We are looking for a technically-minded engineer to participate in managing and developing our ETL infrastructure. Our current system includes various tools and services such as workflow management systems, message brokers, a data lake, a data warehouse, and infrastructure-as-code tools. In addition to everyday activities, we have room to improve our data management processes. Mainly, this involves adapting and refactoring ETL systems to accommodate company growth; other areas include performance and data governance. This role is a great fit if you have a deep understanding of specific areas within data engineering or the confidence to manage the full scope of requirements listed below. Above all, we value good programmers even if they lack experience in other areas.

What You’ll Get Your Hands On

• Integrating new sources using existing batch ETL system
• Creating new real-time pipelines using an infrastructure-as-code approach
• Supporting teams in extracting data from the warehouse into their systems, and working on Reverse ETL processes
• Taking part in data management process improvement, providing feedback about process changes, and proposing new solutions
• Automating processes and performing pipeline performance optimizations
• Taking responsibility for long‑term improvement activities, refactoring, cost reduction investigations, and implementation

The Magic You Bring

• Strong programming skills, e.g., experience with several programming languages or Python frameworks
• Software design skills - software design patterns, application design
• Data system design or cloud systems experience (AWS, GCP, message brokers, object storage, query engines)
• Strong SQL skills, including the ability to apply subqueries, window functions, and CTEs
• Warehouse design or ETL systems design experience
• PySpark or other distributed systems knowledge, e.g., distributed computing, performance optimization
• Experience with or ability to use infrastructure as code, e.g., AWS CloudFormation
• Experience with or ability to use the Databricks platform

Our Stack

• GCP platform
• BigQuery
• AWS message brokers
• Databricks
• Spark
• Dbt
• Tableau, Redash

Inside Snoonu’s Universe

Snoonu is Qatar’s homegrown Super App, reinventing daily life with blazing-fast delivery, shopping, and more – all in one place. Powered by tech, driven by a global team, and obsessed with making life easier.

The Dream We’re Chasing

To be the first Qatari Ultra App that propels the region and its community through innovation and technology. We have global ambitions where what we do surpasses norms and limitations every time.

The Quest We’re On

To radically transform how people live by leveraging technology to connect them with endless possibilities.

Be Customer Obsessed

“Focus on the customer and all else will follow.”

Act with Integrity

“We are honest, ethical, and trustworthy in everything we do.”

Be Curious and Creative

“We constantly innovate and create solutions to bring a lasting positive impact.”

Lead by Example and Take Ownership

“Be the change you want to see and take ownership.”

Work Smart and Deliver Results

“You can do more by doing less, better, and faster.”

It’s All About People

“Be a team player; together we are stronger.”

Perks & Worklife Magic At Snoonu

• Global Vibes – Collaborate with a worldwide crew.
• Brain Boosters – Learning budgets, access to courses, and tools for your growth.
• Builder’s Playground – Own your tasks, own your path! We’re big on autonomy.
• Flexible Time Off – We take recharging seriously. Generous leave and wellness policies.
• Agile Everything – Scrum isn’t a buzzword here. It’s how we roll, from product to ops.

Great Place to Work® Certified

We’re certified as a Great Place to Work®, a recognition that celebrates a culture we’ve built together where people come first, always. This certification reflects our commitment to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, empowered, and inspired to do their best work.

Certified for Excellence

Our ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 certifications demonstrate our dedication to world-class quality and a safe, supportive workplace, reinforcing our promise to deliver exceptional service while prioritizing the wellbeing of our people.

Beyond the Code: Giving Back Matters

We don’t just build apps. We’re committed to doing business sustainably and giving back to the community that fuels us. From eco-conscious practices to CSR projects, we’re always finding ways to do better—and we invite you to be a part of that mission.

Diversity Isn’t Just a Buzzword

At Snoonu, fairness and inclusion are the foundation of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes people from every walk of life. Be bold. Be you. Thrive here.