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Data Engineer Job Description

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
In brief

A Data Engineer in the GCC region requires python, SQL, cloud, azure, ERP. Operate data entry device, such as keyboard or photo composing perforator. This role is in demand across the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

Salary snapshot

Data Engineer salary in the UAE

Median monthly gross in AED for a mid-level Data Engineer. See the full breakdown by country and seniority.

25th percentile
20,000
Median
30,500
75th percentile
44,000
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Key responsibilities
  • 01Architect & Build Data Pipelines: Design, construct, install, test, and maintain highly scalable data management systems and ETL/ELT pipelines.
  • 02Automate & Optimize: Identify opportunities for process automation and infrastructure optimization to improve data delivery, scalability, and cost
  • 03Security First: Implement and maintain security best practices to protect our sensitive and proprietary data assets.
  • 04Required Skills and Qualifications:
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:
Education requirements
  • — Bachelor's degree

Required skills

pythonsqlcloudazureerpisosapcommunication

Preferred skills

machine learningdockerkubernetesplcscadagitReading ComprehensionActive ListeningWritingMonitoringTime Management

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 Arabia
  • United Arab Emirates
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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