We are seeking an experienced Data Engineer (PySpark) to design, build, optimize, and maintain scalable data pipelines for production environments. The role requires strong hands-on experience in big data processing, pipeline optimization, and deployment using modern data engineering tools and frameworks.
Design, develop, and maintain robust, scalable data pipelines using Python and PySpark
Perform data ingestion, transformation, cleansing, and validation across structured and unstructured datasets
Conduct Exploratory Data Analysis (EDA) to identify data patterns, anomalies, and quality issues
Apply data imputation techniques, data linking, and cleansing to ensure high data quality
Implement feature engineering pipelines to support analytics and downstream use cases
Optimize Spark jobs for performance, scalability, and cost efficiency
Deploy and tune production-grade data pipelines, ensuring reliability and performance
Automate workflows using Apache Airflow and/or Jenkins
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate data solutions into production systems
Write and maintain unit tests to ensure code quality and reliability
Manage source code, CI/CD, and deployments using Git, GitHub, and GitHub Actions
Strong proficiency in
Python
Extensive hands-on experience with
Apache Spark (PySpark)
Experience working with
Jupyter Notebooks
Strong knowledge of
SQL and NoSQL databases
Proven experience with
Git
for version control and CI/CD
Hands-on experience with
Apache Airflow and/or Jenkins
for scheduling and automation
Solid understanding of
data engineering best practices
in production environments
Demonstrated experience in
Spark performance tuning and optimization
Ability to write clean, testable, and maintainable Python code
Previous production experience is a MUST
, specifically in
deploying, tuning, and maintaining data pipelines in production environments
Experience working in high-volume or big data environments
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Competitive salary package
Opportunity to work on
production-scale data platforms
Exposure to modern data engineering tools and practices
Dubai-based role with a dynamic and collaborative work environment

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