Lead Data Engineer
Lead Data Engineer for ALEC Holdings, a major UAE construction group: own the enterprise data platform (warehouse, lake, medallion layers), build ETL/ELT pipelines with Python, PySpark and SQL on AWS/Azure, enforce data governance with tools like Microsoft Purview, deliver Power BI reporting, and mentor the data engineering team.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Dubai, United Arab Emirates
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Lead
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Data engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Strong hands-on experience with Python and PySpark for data engineering
- Extensive SQL and relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL); NoSQL such as MongoDB or Cosmos DB
- Deep expertise designing and building ETL/ELT pipelines integrating multiple sources and APIs
- Experience with large-scale distributed data processing frameworks
- Experience with workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow
- Deep expertise in data modelling and architecture (dimensional modelling, enterprise models, data marts, medallion architecture)
- Strong experience with at least one major cloud data platform (AWS or Azure)
- Strong knowledge of data quality, cataloguing, and governance frameworks, with tools such as Microsoft Purview
- Hands-on experience building data warehouse and BI solutions, including Power BI
- Proven ability to set technical standards, lead architecture decisions, and review others' work
- Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and written/verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and competing demands across the data function
- Degree in appropriate discipline or equivalent demonstrated experience
- 5+ years of experience
Nice to have
- Experience with modern data platforms such as Databricks or Microsoft Fabric
- Experience setting up or maturing a data platform or data function
- Experience with ERP, project, or construction industry data
- Certifications in data engineering, data architecture, analytics, or a major cloud platform
Full description
Are you a highly skilled Lead Data Engineer passionate about building robust data pipelines, scalable architectures, and high-quality data platforms that enable advanced analytics and business insights?
Who are we?
ALEC Holdings PJSC, part of the Investment Corporation of Dubai (ICD), is a leading GCC construction group with over two decades of success delivering some of the region’s most complex and high-profile projects. As a proudly publicly listed company, ALEC continues to raise the bar for quality, innovation, and excellence in construction, driving iconic developments that shape skylines across the Middle East.
In the UAE, ALEC has delivered many of the nation’s most iconic developments, operating as a fully integrated contractor through specialist business units that provide end-to-end construction solutions.
ALEC provides strategic leadership, operational oversight, and shared services that support the performance and growth of all businesses within the Group. From governance, finance, and talent to innovation, digital systems, and sustainability, the Head Office acts as the central hub that enables each business unit to deliver with confidence, consistency, and excellence across the construction and engineering value chain.
Why Join Us?
As a Lead Data Engineer based at ALEC, you’ll play a vital role in enabling our diverse businesses to succeed. From strategy and governance to enabling services and shared expertise, you’ll help shape the operational backbone that empowers our teams to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients across the region.
At ALEC, we’re about more than just building iconic structures - we’re about building exceptional careers. As a trusted partner to some of the region’s most ambitious projects, we value innovation, operational excellence, and our people. Join us to deliver IT initiatives that directly shape our business success, from sourcing candidates to enhancing candidate experiences.
About Your Team
Our team is passionate about turning complex data into meaningful insights that drive business success. By combining strong technical expertise with close collaboration across business and technology stakeholders, we build reliable data platforms, intuitive reporting, and scalable solutions that empower smarter decision-making at every level.
Your Role
As a Lead Data Engineer, you will
- Own the architecture of the data platform, including the data warehouse and lake layers, the medallion structure (raw, cleansed, and curated), and the enterprise data model that feeds reporting and analytics
- Define and enforce data engineering standards, design patterns, code quality, and best practices for the team
- Lead the enterprise data modelling, cataloguing, and governance framework, establishing standards for data quality, lineage, security, and ownership using tools such as Microsoft Purview