Job Opportunities API

The Public Ledger of Openings

← Back to the ledger

AWS Glue Data Engineer

Deeplight
CompanyDeeplight
CategoryEngineering
LocationAbu Dhabi
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentFull-time
LevelNot stated
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted4 Jun 2026
Last verified30 Jul 2026
SourceEmployer career page (workable)
Applications are handled by the employer, not by us.Apply on the employer's site →
Description
DeepLight AI is a specialist AI and data consultancy with extensive experience implementing intelligent enterprise systems across multiple industries, with particular depth in financial services and banking. Our team combines deep expertise in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with a practical understanding of complex business operations. We are seeking a skilled AWS Glue Data Engineer to join our Data Factory Squad, responsible for migrating source systems into the Lakehouse ingestion zone. This role focuses on building scalable ingestion pipelines, optimizing performance, and ensuring compliance with architectural and data assurance standards. You will ideally have experience working in financial services with strong experience in AWS Glue, PySpark, and ETL pipeline development. Your responsibilities as the AWS Glue Data Engineer will include: Data Ingestion Development Building and implementing AWS Glue jobs for Bronze layer ingestion using defined standards and templates. Implementing correct loading methods based on source requirements (CDC, full load, delta, snapshot). Designing and executing historical loading mechanisms to bring legacy data into the Lakehouse. Performance Optimisation Optimising Glue job performance (DPU allocation, parallelization, partitioning) according to best practices. Collaborating with platform teams to ensure tooling and optimization alignment. Migration & Automation Aggressively migrating source tables to Bronze layer, initially using manual approaches with standards/templates, later leveraging AI-enabled acceleration. Ensuring jobs are version-controlled and production deployment is automated via Git and Terraform. Governance & Monitoring Implementing source system connectivity into CDP in collaboration with source system owners. Ensuring jobs comply with data contracts and are properly monitored. Preparing documentation and handover to operational support teams. Collaboration Working closely with Data Architect for ingestion patterns and standards. Coordinating with Data Assurance Lead to apply quality checks across all jobs. Partnering with platform engineers for tooling and optimisation. Requirements You will have experience in: AWS Glue, PySpark, and ETL pipeline development; substantial knowledge of Lakehouse architecture and Medallion design principles; familiarity with CDC, delta loads, and historical data ingestion strategies; and; 5+ years experience in data engineering roles, with hands-on experience in AWS Glue. You should also have knowledge of: AWS services: Glue, S3, Athena, Lambda; Git, Terraform for CI/CD automation; data quality frameworks (e.g., Soda Core); identifying ways to automate their work / repetitive tasks; working in a fast-paced environment and deliver aggressive migration targets; collaborating and communication with different stakeholder levels; and; working with Jira and agile way of working. As an AI consultancy, our greatest asset is the expertise of our people.  While technical mastery is the foundation of what we do, the ability to bridge the gap between complex data science and actionable business value is what defines your success with Deeplight.  We're looking for individuals who are not only world-class in their fields of specialism, but also compelling communicators and persuasive advocates for their own skills.  You will be the face of our firm, tasked with building trust, articulating the "why" behind your technical decisions, and effectively "selling" your vision to high-level stakeholders.  If you thrive on the challenge of presenting cutting-edge solutions as much as you do on building them, you will fit right in. Benefits Benefits & Growth Opportunities: ·       Competitive salary and performance bonuses · &n
HOUSE AD976,467 openings. Erioun finds yours.Scored against your own profile, every hour.Try the radar →