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Data Engineer

Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. In the GCC market, this role is actively hired across kuwait, qatar, saudi with 34 recent postings.

GCC postings
34
Active markets
4
Typical experience
5+ years
Key responsibilities
  • 01Architect & Build Data Pipelines: Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • 02Integrate Diverse Data Sources: Develop processes to ingest and integrate high
  • 03velocity data from SCADA systems, historians (like OSIsoft PI, Aspen InfoPlus.21), DCS, PLC, and IoT sensors.
  • 04time ingestion and processing of operational technology (OT) data.
  • 05Data Modelling & Warehousing: Design and implement data models optimized for time
  • 06series data from industrial assets, supporting operational dashboards and real
  • 07Enable Advanced AI: Build the data infrastructure to support AI/ML models for predictive maintenance, operational anomaly detection, and process optimization using real
  • 08Embrace Industry Standards: Champion and implement industry
  • 09specific data standards and models, such as the OSDU™ Data Platform, to ensure interoperability and a unified data view across the upstream lifecycle.
  • 10Collaborate & Innovate: Work closely with a cross
  • 11functional team of geoscientists, drilling engineers, data scientists, and business analysts to understand their data needs and deliver effective solutions.
  • 12Automate & Optimize: Identify opportunities for process automation and infrastructure optimization to improve data delivery, scalability, and cost
Required qualifications
  • — Bachelor's in engineering, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
  • — 5+ years of proven experience in a data engineering role.
  • — Demonstrable experience building and operationalizing large
  • — scale data pipelines and applications.
  • — Technical Proficiencies:
  • — level proficiency in SQL and Python for data manipulation and pipeline development.
  • — Big Data Technologies: Hands
  • — on experience with distributed computing frameworks like Apache Spark (PySpark). Experience with streaming technologies like Kafka is a plus.
Preferred qualifications
  • — Experience within oil and gas industry is highly preferred.
  • — Preferred Qualifications:

Required skills

pythonsqlcloudazureerpisosapcommunication

Tools & technologies

azurepythonerpsapgitdockerkubernetessql serverpostgresqlBlackbaud The Raiser's EdgeData entry softwareDatabase softwareElectronic medical record EMR softwareFaceTimeFileMaker ProGoogle Docs

Hiring companies we see

  • Artefact
  • Master-Works
  • Dubai Holding
  • HCLTech
  • Property Finder
  • Boundless
  • Halian | Managed Services, Recruitment Agency & Contract Staffing
  • Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development

Hired across

  • kuwait
  • qatar
  • saudi
  • uae
FAQ

  • What does a Data Engineer do in the GCC?

    A Data Engineer in the GCC performs core duties related to python, sql, cloud, adapted to the regional business environment and regulatory framework.

  • What qualifications do I need to be a Data Engineer?

    Typically a Bachelor's degree is required, with 5+ years of experience in the field.

  • What is the demand for Data Engineer in the GCC?

    The role is actively hired across kuwait, qatar, saudi, with consistent demand from both local and multinational employers.

  • What skills are needed for a Data Engineer role?

    Key skills include python, sql, cloud, azure, erp, iso, along with strong communication and teamwork abilities.

  • Do I need Arabic to work as a Data Engineer in the GCC?

    Arabic language proficiency is often preferred but not always required. It depends on the employer, sector, and client-facing nature of the role.

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