Senior Data & AI Platform Engineer

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable backend systems
• Define and implement data architecture and database design strategies
• Build and optimize data ingestion and transformation pipelines
• Develop and maintain unified data models across multiple systems
• Design end-to-end data flows and integration strategies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient data handling and processing
• Ensure system scalability, performance, and reliability

Machine Learning & AI Integration

• Work closely with the AI/ML team to understand data requirements for model training, feature engineering, and pipeline development
• Prepare, validate, and deliver clean, structured data to support AI/ML systems and intelligent workflows
• Consume and integrate outputs from ML models into data pipelines and backend systems
• Maintain awareness of ML concepts to effectively collaborate with AI/analytics teams

• Backend & System Design

• Expertise in system scalability and performance optimization
• Solid understanding of distributed systems and backend architecture

• Data Engineering Concepts (IMPORTANT)

• Strong knowledge of data modelling (OLTP vs OLAP)
• Strong knowledge of data lake architecture (primary) and data warehousing concepts
• Strong knowledge of REST APIs and API design (FastAPI / Flask / Django)

Core Platforms & Technologies (Required)

• Strong working knowledge of:
• Relational databases - strong hands-on experience required (e.g. PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server, MySQL)
• Non-relational / NoSQL databases - working knowledge required (e.g. MongoDB, SQLite, TimescaleDB, Redis)
• Graph databases - understanding of graph data models (e.g. Apache AGE, Neo4j concepts)
• Comfortable working across multi-database environments - relational, time-series, graph, and cache layers in a single architecture
• Good to Have: Hands-on experience with modern data tools such as Kafka, Airbyte, S3/ADLS, Snowflake, or similar platforms

Data Ingestion & Processing

• Ability to design and implement:
• Data ingestion pipelines
• Data transformation layers (ETL/ELT)
• Unified and scalable data models

• System Thinking & Architecture

• Ability to:
• Design scalable backend architectures
• Define and manage data flow across systems
• Guide integration strategies between multiple services and platforms
• Good to Have
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS / GCP / Azure)
• Exposure to real-time data processing systems
• Knowledge of ML data pipelines or analytics workflows
• Experience using Python for data ingestion pipelines, transformation scripts, and automation workflows is an advantage

What We’re Looking For

• Passion for experimenting with new tools, frameworks, and ideas
• Ability to quickly prototype and iterate on features
• Interest in blending creativity with engineering
• Comfort working in less rigid, exploratory development environments
• Strong curiosity and self-learning mindset

Bonus Points If You

• Use AI-assisted coding tools (like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Antigravity, Claude)
• Build side projects, prototypes, or experimental apps
• Enjoy rapid MVP development, or creative coding
• Stay updated with latest trends in AI, and developer tools

Requirements (Qualifications/Experience/Competencies)

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• A Master's degree in a relevant field is an advantage
• 5 - 7 years of experience
• Ready to Join Us?
• If you are passionate about building modern AI-powered products and enjoy working on innovative digital solutions, we would love to hear from you.
• Immediate joiners are preferred.
• Please note: This position is open to candidates currently residing in the UAE only.