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About the Role
We are seeking a Data Engineer with strong AWS and banking sector experience to join our core engineering squad in the UAE. In this role, you will design, construct, and optimize scalable Lakehouse data solutions that power enterprise analytics and advanced machine learning models. Operating at the intersection of big data, cloud architecture, and MLOps, you will unify data warehousing and data lake capabilities to process complex, high-volume financial data while maintaining strict banking security, ACID compliance, and data governance standards.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and optimize scalable data solutions using Lakehouse architectures (Databricks, Delta Lake) to unify data warehousing and data lake capabilities on AWS.
- Build robust batch and real-time ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, Apache Kafka, and SQL to ingest and transform complex financial datasets from core banking, market data, and transactional systems.
- Maximize query performance and storage efficiency across AWS services (S3, Redshift, EMR, Athena, Glue) using advanced partitioning, indexing, and parallel processing to drive down latency and cloud compute costs.
- Partner with Data Scientists and MLOps Engineers to build automated feature engineering pipelines, track experiments (MLflow), containerize workflows (Docker, EKS), and deploy models to production (AWS SageMaker).
- Implement end-to-end data security, encryption, access controls, and audit trails to ensure 100% compliance with Central Bank data sovereignty and privacy mandates.
- Drive software engineering best practices by managing Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), authoring CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions/CodePipeline), and writing clean, well-tested Python code.
Requirements
- Hands-on data engineering experience directly within banking, financial services, or fintech environments, with a strong understanding of transactional datasets and regulatory compliance.
- Deep technical command of core AWS data services (S3, Glue, EMR, Redshift) alongside distributed processing engines (Apache Spark / PySpark, Apache Kafka).
- Proven track record building and managing Lakehouse architectures (Databricks, Delta Lake) with expert knowledge of data modeling, schema evolution, and ACID principles.
- High proficiency in Python and SQL (Scala is a plus), alongside practical experience with Docker, Kubernetes (EKS), Terraform, and Git workflows.
- Excellent analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly to cross-functional teams and client stakeholders.
- Ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value.
- Compelling communication and persuasion skills.
- Ability to present cutting-edge solutions.
Skills
- AWS
- Banking Sector Experience
- Lakehouse Architectures
- Databricks
- Delta Lake
- PySpark
- Apache Kafka
- SQL
- AWS S3
- AWS Redshift
- AWS EMR
- AWS Athena
- AWS Glue
- MLOps
- MLflow
- Docker
- EKS
- AWS SageMaker
- Infrastructure as Code
- Terraform
- CI/CD
- GitHub Actions
- CodePipeline
- Python
- Scala
- Kubernetes
- Git
- Apache Flink
- Spark Streaming
- Apache Airflow
- Prefect
Location
- UAE
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- AWS Certified Data Engineer
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Databricks Certified Data Engineer
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- Comprehensive 'Gold Level' personal health insurance
- Individual Visa Sponsorship
- Professional development and certification support
- Subscription reimbursement relating to your role
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI projects
- Monthly Employee Incentive program
- Career advancement opportunities
About the Company
- DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy dedicated to transforming the regional corporate landscape through bespoke, high-impact intelligent systems.
- We combine deep expertise in data engineering, cloud architecture, AI/ML platforms, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex enterprise operations.
- With deep roots across the financial services and banking sectors, we help major institutions bridge the gap between complex data infrastructure and actionable AI strategy.
- We don't build temporary fixes—we engineer secure, scalable, and resilient data foundations designed to power production AI at scale.
- As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.
- We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.
- You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the "why" behind your technical decisions, and effectively "selling" your vision to high-level stakeholders.
- If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of AI implementation while working with a talented team of professionals at the forefront of technological innovation.
- The successful candidate will play a crucial role in driving our company's success in delivering transformative AI solutions to our clients.
Equal Opportunity
- At DeepLight AI, we recognise that diversity drives innovation. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where individuals with different thinking styles can thrive and contribute their unique strengths to our specialised AI and data solutions.
- Our goal is to ensure our application and interview process is accessible, predictable, and fair for all candidates.
- If you require any specific adjustments to the application process, or if you require any reasonable adjustments should you be successful in being processed to the interview stage, please do let us know. This information will be kept strictly confidential and will not impact hiring decisions.