About the Role
As an Associate Data Engineer, you will be participating in exciting projects that cover the end-to-end data lifecycle, from raw data integrations with primary and third-party systems to advanced data modelling, and state-of-the-art data visualisation and development of innovative data products. This role provides an opportunity to learn about building and working with both batch and real-time data processing pipelines in a modern cloud-based data warehousing environment. You will collaborate with diverse teams across various departments, including product & technology, core business verticals, trust & safety, and finance, to enable their success.
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Responsibilities
- Perform raw data integrations with primary and third-party systems.
- Execute data warehouse modelling for operational and application data layers.
- Develop solutions within the Amazon Redshift cluster.
- Conduct SQL development as part of an agile team workflow.
- Implement ETL design and execution using Matillion ETL.
- Build real-time data pipelines and applications utilizing serverless and managed AWS services, such as Lambda, Kinesis, API Gateway, and REST API.
- Design and implement data products that enable data-driven features or business solutions.
- Ensure data quality, system stability, and security are maintained.
- Adhere to coding standards in SQL, Python, and ETL design.
- Build data dashboards and advanced visualisations in Periscope Data, focusing on user experience, simplicity, and usability.
- Collaborate on data products with various departments, including product & technology, marketing & growth, finance, core business, and advertising.
- Contribute to a strong team culture and an ambition to remain at the forefront of big data.
- Participate in the early morning ETL status check rota.
- Take ownership of tasks assigned to you and work collaboratively with the team.
- Manage end-to-end project ownership and stakeholder communication.
Requirements
- Top-ranking academic background in a technical discipline such as computer science, engineering, mathematics, or physics.
- 2+ years of experience handling customer-centric data at big data scale, preferably in an online or e-commerce context.
- 1+ years of experience with programming languages, especially Python and SQL.
- Experience with modern big data warehouses, ETL, and data visualisation.
- Knowledge of relational and dimensional data models.
- Familiarity with terminal operations and Linux workflows.
- Proficiency in SQL across various relational data warehousing technologies, particularly in cloud data warehousing (e.g., Amazon Redshift, Google BigQuery, Snowflake, Vertica).
- Ability to communicate insights and findings effectively to a non-technical audience.
- Highly driven and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Strong curiosity and commitment to continuous learning.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
- Commitment to team values: Simpler, Better, Faster.
Benefits
- Fast-paced, high-performing team environment.
- Multicultural workplace with over 60 different nationalities.
- Competitive tax-free salary.
- Comprehensive health insurance.
- Annual air ticket allowance.
- Employee discounts at multiple vendors across the emirates.
- Rewards and recognitions program.
- Opportunities for learning and development.
The company is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
