Senior Data Engineer | Riyadh, SA

Accenture; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Riyadh is seeking a Data Engineer Consultant to design and manage data solutions. You will lead the development of data pipelines and ensure data quality. Ideal candidates have 8-12 years of experience in data engineering, with strong skills in SQL, Python, and ETL processes. The position offers a competitive compensation package with flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Continuous coaching and career progression

State-of-the-art technology access

Competitive rewards

Qualifications

• 8-12 years in data engineering with strong ETL and data pipeline expertise.
• Ability to design scalable and efficient data architectures.
• Experience working with multiple teams to identify requirements and deliver solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and ETL workflows.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure data integrity.
• Develop innovative, high-performance data solutions.

Skills

Data engineering

ETL expertise

SQL

Python

Airflow

Spark

Hadoop

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science or related field

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

ETL tools

Job description

Accenture Technology:
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Role Overview:

As a Data Engineer Consultant, you'll design, develop, and manage data solutions that drive data generation, collection, and processing. You'll take ownership of critical engineering components-from data pipelines to ETL flows-maintaining data quality and enabling robust insights. You will lead as a subject matter expert, collaborating across multiple teams to influence strategic decisions and ensure seamless delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain end-to-end data pipelines and ETL/ELT workflows to move, transform, and load large datasets. Ensure efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
• Conduct regular assessments to ensure data integrity and consistency. Implement validation and monitoring mechanisms across pipelines.
• Develop innovative, high-performance data solutions that enhance operational efficiency and elevate the customer experience.
• Engage with product teams, data scientists, and business stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into effective data solutions.
• Serve as an SME and guide technical decisions. Collaborate with peers and mentor team members on best practices.
• Monitor pipelines for performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement enhancements for scalability and efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 8-12 years in data engineering, with strong ETL and data pipeline expertise.
• A degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Data Science, or a related analytical field .
• Advanced proficiency in data engineering, data processing, migrations, access, and pipeline development.
• Strong skills in SQL, Python, and modern data frameworks/tools (e.g., Airflow, Spark, Hadoop)
• Proficient in ETL tools and processes.
• Ability to design scalable and efficient data architectures.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and data storage technologies.
• Experience working with multiple teams to identify requirements and deliver comprehensive solutions.
• Proven decision-making capabilities in collaborative environments.

Why join us?

• We offer a transparent, fast paced approach career progression, with a focus on your strengths and continuous coaching from senior colleagues
• You will benefit from working alongside Accenture experts who are solving some of the biggest industry challenges with innovative thinking and pioneering tools
• Flexible work arrangements and a range of benefits including competitive rewards
• You will have access to state-of-the-art technology that will give you the opportunity to deepen your existing skills even as you help create the latest business trends
• You will also have opportunities to make a difference to the communities in which we work and live

Next Steps:
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