Lead Data Engineer

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | Full-time | Office

Our client, a leading organization in the financial services sector, is seeking an experienced Lead Data Engineer to drive strategic data platform initiatives. This role is ideal for professionals with a strong background in Data Warehousing (DWH), ETL, and large-scale data migrations, especially in the fintech or IT consulting domain. You'll be working on mission-critical data platform modernization programs for Tier-1 clients in the Middle East.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end design and execution of enterprise data warehouse and reporting solutions.
• Oversee the migration of legacy data environments (MS SQL, DB2, SAP IQ, Informatica) to a modern unified platform based on Greenplum.
• Drive data integration using Debezium and RabbitMQ for Change Data Capture (CDC) and streaming.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and engineering teams to define technical requirements and delivery roadmaps.
• Guide and mentor a team of 5+ data engineers, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Work closely with BI developers and analysts to enable seamless access to reporting data.
• Ensure alignment with best practices in data governance, architecture, and compliance.
• Act as a key contributor in client-facing discussions and workshops, including on-site engagements.

Tech Stack & Requirements:Must-Have Skills:

• Proven experience with Greenplum, Teradata, and advanced SQL.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise ETL tools (Informatica PowerCenter or similar).
• 5+ years working on Data Warehousing projects within financial or enterprise environments.
• Team leadership experience, including ownership of deliverables and mentoring.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Debezium, Kafka, RabbitMQ, or other streaming/CDC tools.
• Exposure to BI tools like MicroStrategy, Power BI.
• Understanding of Java and microservices-based architecture is a plus.

Other Requirements:

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal).
• Willingness to relocate to Saudi Arabia or commit to frequent business travel (minimum 70% on-site).

What’s in it for You:

• Competitive salary (based on experience & seniority).
• Comprehensive relocation support: visa sponsorship, accommodation, airfare reimbursement, and local transport.
• Medical insurance included.
• Dynamic, multicultural work environment and high-impact projects in the Middle East fintech ecosystem.