Associate Data Engineer

Job description / Role

Bayut and dubizzle have the unique distinction of being iconic, homegrown brands with a strong presence across the seven emirates in the UAE. Connecting millions of users across the country, we are committed to delivering the best online search experience.

As part of Dubizzle Group, we work alongside some of the strongest classified brands in the market. Together, our five brands have more than 123 million monthly users who trust us to provide the best platform for their needs.

As an associate data engineer, you will participate in exciting projects covering the end-to-end data lifecycle—from raw data integrations with primary and third-party systems to advanced data modelling, state-of-the-art data visualisation, and the development of innovative data products.

You will have the opportunity to learn how to build and work with both batch and real-time data processing pipelines. You will work in a modern, cloud-based data warehousing environment alongside a diverse and engaging team. You will liaise with other departments, including product and technology, core business verticals, trust and safety, and finance, to help them succeed.

In this role, you will

• Perform raw data integrations with primary and third-party systems.
• Model data warehouses for operational and application data layers.
• Develop solutions in the Amazon Redshift cluster.
• Write SQL as part of an agile team workflow.
• Design and implement ETL processes in Matillion ETL.
• Work on real-time data pipelines and applications using serverless and managed AWS services such as Lambda, Kinesis, API Gateway, and REST APIs.
• Design and implement data products that enable data-driven features or business solutions.
• Ensure data quality, system stability, and security.
• Maintain coding standards for SQL, Python, and ETL design.
• Build data dashboards and advanced visualisations in Periscope Data, focusing on user experience, simplicity, and usability.
• Work with other departments on data products, including product and technology, marketing and growth, finance, core business, and advertising.
• Contribute to a strong team culture and the ambition to be at the cutting edge of big data.
• Participate in the early-morning ETL status-check rota.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work collaboratively as a team player.
• Own projects end to end and manage stakeholders.

Requirements

• A top-ranking academic background in a technical discipline such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics.
• At least two years of experience working with customer-centric data at big data scale, preferably in an online or e-commerce context.
• At least one year of experience with one or more programming languages, especially Python and SQL.
• Experience working with a modern big data warehouse, ETL, and data visualisation.
• Knowledge of relational and dimensional data models.
• Knowledge of terminal operations and Linux workflows.
• Good knowledge of SQL across a variety of relational data warehousing technologies, especially cloud data warehouses such as Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, and Vertica.
• Ability to communicate insights and findings to a non-technical audience.
• Highly driven and self-motivated.
• An entrepreneurial spirit, the ability to think creatively, strong curiosity, and a commitment to continuous learning.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Commitment to our team values: simpler, better, faster.

Benefits

• A fast-paced, high-performing team.
• A multicultural environment with over 60 nationalities.
• Competitive tax-free salary.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Annual air ticket allowance.
• Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates.
• Rewards and recognition.
• Learning and development.

Bayut and dubizzle are equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.