About us:
Where elite tech talent meets world-class opportunities!
At Xenon7, we work with leading enterprises and innovative startups on exciting, cutting-
edge projects that leverage the latest technologies across various domains of IT including
Data, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions development
and on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives,
driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations or
collaborating with trailblazing startups, we are committed to delivering advanced,
impactful solutions that meet today’s most complex challenges.
About the Client:
Join one of Egypt’s premier financial institutions, renowned for its extensive suite of
banking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking.
With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverse
and dynamic clientele. As we embark on a groundbreaking digital transformation journey,
we are committed to leveraging the latest technologies to establish a state-of-the-art data
architecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join our
growing data team.
In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing and developing scalable, high-
performance data pipelines and lakehouse architectures. You will work closely with data
modelers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, real-time and batch-
based data solutions. Your expertise will directly contribute to the backbone of our
analytics and AI-driven strategies.
Key Responsibilities
• Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines using both batch and streaming
processing
• frameworks.
• Architect and maintain data lakehouse solutions using Apache Iceberg and object
storage such as S3.
• Implement scalable Data Vault and Star Schema models.
• Build and manage real-time ingestion pipelines with Kafka, Spark, or Flink.
• Integrate and orchestrate workflows using tools like Airflow, dbt, NiFi, or Airbyte.
• Enforce data governance, data quality, and access control policies.
• Troubleshoot pipeline performance and reliability issues.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in data engineering or backend development.
• Strong background in software engineering and distributed systems.
• Deep understanding of data processing frameworks (Kafka, Spark, Flink).
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java).
• Solid understanding of functional and object-oriented programming principles.
• Proven experience with modern data stack tools (Airflow, dbt, Docker).
• Familiarity with Apache Iceberg, S3-compatible object stores, and Lakehouse
architecture.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex data workflows.
Benefits
In a world where business landscapes are in constant motion, Xenon7 embraces change, adaptability and innovation as friends. We are a cooperative practice of AI scientists and business leaders partnering with businesses to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence.At Xenon7, our purpose is clear: to empower businesses to navigate AI complexity with confidence. Our mission is to revolutionize the way organizations approach AI challenges, leveraging intelligent solutions to unlock new possibilities. Our values of integrity, collaboration, and relentless pursuit of excellence guide every decision we make on our behalf and yours.Our teams blend expertise from diverse disciplines to tackle complex challenges with creativity and agility and Continuous Improvement.Collaboration is at the heart of how we operate. By embracing cutting-edge technologies and innovative methodologies, we deliver solutions that exceed expectations and drive tangible results for our clients.
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