Informatica Data Engineer - Arabic Speaker

Role Overview

Etl Development & Architecture

• Lead the design, development, and optimization of complex ETL/ELT pipelines using Informatica PowerCenter in on-premise environments
• Architect end-to-end data integration workflows connecting SQL Server, Oracle, flat files, and other enterprise on-premise sources
• Develop and maintain mappings, worklets, workflows, reusable transformations, and session configurations to meet strict SLA and performance requirements
• Apply advanced PowerCenter techniques including pushdown optimization, partitioning strategies, and caching to maximize throughput

Microsoft Stack Integration

• Build and maintain data warehouse solutions on Microsoft SQL Server using star and snowflake schema designs
• Develop and manage SSIS packages for data movement and transformation across enterprise systems
• Deliver reporting and analytical layers using SSAS, SSRS, and Power BI in alignment with business requirements
• Support hybrid integration scenarios connecting on-premise systems with Azure Data Factory where applicable

Data Quality & Governance

• Implement data quality rules, profiling, and cleansing processes using Informatica IDQ
• Own metadata management, data lineage documentation, and technical data dictionaries aligned with enterprise standards
• Ensure compliance with GCC data residency and privacy regulations including UAE PDPL, Saudi PDPL, and Qatar Data Protection Law
• Enforce data governance policies across all pipeline development activities

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Collaborate closely with business stakeholders across GCC entities (government, banking, energy, retail) to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Mentor junior and mid-level data engineers, conduct structured code reviews, and champion best practices
• Produce and maintain high-quality technical documentation for all integration solutions
• Contribute to solution design workshops, sprint planning, and stakeholder review sessions

Informatica & Etl (Must-Have)

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with Informatica PowerCenter (Designer, Workflow Manager, Repository Manager, Monitor)
• Advanced performance tuning skills: pushdown optimization, session partitioning, caching, and pipeline parallelism
• Experience with Informatica IDQ for data profiling, cleansing, and quality rule management
• Knowledge of Informatica MDM (Master Data Management) is a strong advantage

Microsoft Technology Stack (Must-Have)

• Advanced T-SQL development: stored procedures, functions, indexing strategies, and query optimization
• Hands-on experience with SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS) for complex data movement and transformation
• Working knowledge of SSAS (Analysis Services) and SSRS (Reporting Services)
• Experience with Power BI for data visualization and self-service analytics layers
• Familiarity with Azure Data Factory for hybrid on-premise-to-cloud integration scenarios

On-Premise Infrastructure

• Solid understanding of on-premise data architecture including server, storage, and network considerations for data pipelines
• Experience managing ETL environments on Windows Server infrastructure
• Knowledge of Active Directory integration and enterprise security in data pipeline contexts
• Ability to diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in on-premise database and ETL environments

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum
• 5 years of experience
• in data engineering, with a strong background in designing, developing, and supporting enterprise data solutions.
• At least
• 3 years of hands-on experience
• with

Informatica Powercenter

• , including ETL development, data integration, and data warehouse solutions.
• Bachelor's degree in

Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering

• , or a related discipline.
• A
• Master's degree
• or relevant professional certifications is preferred.
• Professional certifications such as

Informatica Certified Developer

Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (DP-203)

Mcsa Sql Server

• are highly desirable.
• Strong proficiency in

English

Arabic