# Senior Data Engineer (PySpark-Python)

**Company:** [GSSTech Group](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/cu9XaZB8i9r9X8CdwN62f7.md)
**Location:** Dubai, United Arab Emirates
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

We are seeking a highly skilled **Senior Data Engineer** with strong expertise in **PySpark and Python** to join our team for a leading banking client in Dubai. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, building, and optimizing scalable data pipelines and data architectures to support advanced analytics and business intelligence initiatives.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

-   Design, develop, and maintain scalable **data pipelines using PySpark and Python**
-   Work with large-scale distributed systems (Hadoop/Spark ecosystem)
-   Build and optimize **ETL/ELT workflows** for structured and unstructured data
-   Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, and stakeholders to deliver data solutions
-   Ensure data quality, integrity, and governance across platforms
-   Implement performance tuning and optimization for Spark jobs
-   Work with cloud-based data platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) if applicable
-   Develop and maintain data models, schemas, and metadata management
-   Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions

### **Required Skills & Qualifications:**

-   7 years of experience in **Data Engineering**
-   Strong hands-on experience with **PySpark and Python**
-   Solid understanding of **Apache Spark, Hadoop ecosystem**
-   Experience in **SQL, data warehousing, and data modeling**
-   Familiarity with **ETL tools and big data processing frameworks**
-   Experience with **cloud platforms** (AWS / Azure / GCP) is a plus
-   Knowledge of **data pipelines orchestration tools** (Airflow, etc.)
-   Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

### **Preferred Qualifications:**

-   Experience in the **Banking / Financial Services domain**
-   Exposure to **real-time data processing (Kafka, Spark Streaming)**
-   Understanding of **data governance and security practices**

### **Soft Skills:**

-   Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
-   Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
-   Proactive and solution-oriented mindset