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Discovered MENA

Staff Data Engineer (based in the UAE)

On site

London, United Kingdom

Full Time

18-03-2025

Job Specifications

Staff Data Engineer – AI Solutions
Location: United Arab Emirates

Are you ready to build the backbone of cutting-edge AI systems? Here's an opportunity to join a team developing enterprise-grade AI products, working at the forefront of innovation with access to world-class data.

The Opportunity

We’re looking for a Staff Data Engineer to design and optimize large-scale data infrastructure, supporting the development of next-generation AI solutions. You’ll work with massive datasets, complex architectures, and real-time data pipelines, shaping the future of AI applications across multiple industries.

What You’ll Do

Architect Scalable Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain data pipelines for training and fine-tuning advanced AI models
Optimize Data Infrastructure: Build and refine ETL/ELT processes for high-dimensional and unstructured data
Integrate and Manage Data: Work with diverse enterprise data sources, APIs, and cloud-based storage solutions
Collaborate with AI Experts: Partner with researchers, data scientists, and product teams to deliver data-driven AI solutions
Ensure High Performance: Monitor and optimize workflows for large-scale, real-time data processing

What You'll Need

Experience building large-scale data architectures and pipelines
Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Scala
Deep knowledge of SQL and distributed data processing tools like Apache Spark, Hadoop, or Kafka
Hands-on experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, including services like S3, BigQuery, or Azure Data Lake
Familiarity with unstructured data (text, images, videos)

Bonus Points For

Experience with MLOps and AI lifecycle workflows
Working knowledge of Generative AI frameworks (Hugging Face, OpenAI API)
Exposure to enterprise data tools like Snowflake or Databricks
Understanding of NLP concepts and techniques

Why Join

You'll have the opportunity to work on industry-defining AI projects, leveraging secured proprietary datasets and state-of-the-art computing power to develop cutting-edge solutions.

In addition to a highly competitive, tax-free salary, on offer is private healthcare, relocation support for international hires, annual flight tickets home, and private education contributions to ensure a seamless transition for you and your family

About the Company

For years, we've been at the forefront of the region's digital and technology landscape, helping to turn start-ups into unicorns, digitalising governments and global businesses, and supporting the hyper-growth of some of the biggest names in the world. Our team live and breathe digital. Their knowledge, passion and commitment to supporting the growth of our clients have won us awards and made us who we are today. Founded in 2016, Discovered was created in order to change the conventional recruitment stigma and stereotype. ... Know more

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