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Senior Data Engineer Jobs in Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai at EPAM Systems
We re looking for a Senior Data Engineer to join our team in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates in an onsite working mode. This role involves working on a large-scale data platform migration using modern data technologies and building production-ready pipelines in a dynamic delivery environment. You will be part of a dedicated engineering team focused on high-impact work that requires strong hands-on expertise.
Responsibilities
- Build, optimize and product ionize data pipelines on Databricks using PySpark and SQL
- Re-engineer and migrate transformation logic from a legacy platform to Databricks
- Design and perform data validation and reconciliation to ensure accuracy across platforms
- Tune performance through partitioning, Delta optimization, cluster configuration and ingestion strategies
- Contribute to medallion-layer design and implement data quality frameworks
- Review code and mentor junior engineers to promote best practices
- Work within Git-based CI/CD setups and follow Agile delivery processes
Requirements
- 7+ years of data engineering experience with recent hands-on delivery
- Strong proficiency with Databricks platform, PySpark, SQL and Delta Lake
- In-depth knowledge of ingestion patterns, Spark performance tuning and partitioning strategies
- Solid SQL expertise with practical ability to write and validate queries
- Experience in data migration or re-platforming projects
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology or a related field
Nice to have
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer Professional certification
- Familiarity with Palantir Foundry
- Background in financial services or asset management
- Experience with Unity Catalog governance
- Knowledge of large-scale data quality or reconciliation frameworks
We offer
- End of service gratuity
- Private healthcare and life insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- Annual air travel allowance for expatriates
- Regular performance feedback and salary reviews
- Global travel medical and accident insurance
- Learning and development opportunities including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
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Title: Senior Data Engineer
Company: EPAM Systems
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE/Dubai
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