Senior Data Engineer

About This Role

Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.

We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Data department would like to welcome a detail-oriented.

Senior Data Engineer in our upcoming office in Dubai

Responsibilities

• Work closely with source system teams and reporting teams to gather, analyze, and translate data requirements into scalable data pipelines.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust ETL/ELT pipelines using PySpark, SQL, and Delta Lake on Azure Databricks.
• Ingest and integrate data from multiple sources including MariaDB, Azure Event Hubs, APIs, and flat file systems.
• Build and optimize data models across bronze, silver, and gold layers using Delta tables.
• Ensure data reliability, accuracy, and freshness through monitoring, testing, and validation.
• Apply and enforce data governance, security, and compliance policies throughout the pipeline lifecycle.
• Collaborate with analysts, data scientists, and engineers to enable downstream data usage.
• Promote engineering excellence through code reviews, documentation, CI/CD, and automation.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on design and best practices.
• Explore emerging technologies such as Structured Streaming, and support their adoption where beneficial.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong hands-on skills in Azure Databricks, PySpark, and SQL.
• Solid experience working with Delta Lake and managing Delta tables for large-scale data processing.
• Proficiency in data modeling, distributed data processing, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with Structured Streaming is a plus, but not mandatory.
• Deep understanding of cloud data architectures (e.g., Data Lake, Lakehouse).
• Understanding of data security principles, including encryption, access controls, masking, and audit logging.
• Awareness of data governance and compliance frameworks (e.g., GDPR, data lineage, access policies).
• Familiarity with dbt (Data Build Tool) is a plus, but not required.
• Strong awareness of data quality frameworks, observability tools, and validation strategies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to engage with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to lead by example and promote best practices across the engineering team.

Experience Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or similar roles.
• At least 1 year in a senior or technical lead capacity.
• Proven experience with Azure Databricks, Delta Lake, and Spark-based data pipelines.
• Experience integrating data from multiple sources such as MariaDB, Event Hubs, APIs, or file systems.
• Exposure to version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD pipelines, and Agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Structured Streaming and real-time data processing is a plus.
• Experience in fintech, broking, or financial services domains is an advantage.

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.