Careem is a leading technology platform dedicated to simplifying everyday life across the Middle East by providing seamless services such as transportation, food and grocery delivery, and payment management. Since 2012, Careem has empowered over 2.5 million drivers and served more than 70 million customers across 70 cities in 10 countries, spanning from Morocco to Pakistan. The company cultivates a dynamic environment where top talent thrives and entrepreneurs grow their businesses. We are currently looking for a highly skilled and motivated Data Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and maintaining a robust data infrastructure that ensures availability, scalability, and reliability. You will collaborate closely with data scientists, analysts, and software engineers to enable efficient processing of large-scale data and support data-driven decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

•  Design and develop scalable, high-performance data pipelines and ETL processes to extract, transform, and load data from diverse sources into data warehouses or data lakes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements and implement appropriate data models and database schemas.
• Optimize data pipelines and ETL workflows for performance and efficiency, ensuring timely and accurate data delivery.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to data quality, consistency, and integrity to maintain reliable data systems.
• Partner with data scientists and analysts to provide the necessary infrastructure and tools for advanced analytics and insights generation.
• Stay current with emerging data engineering trends and technologies, recommending innovative solutions to enhance processes and systems.
• Document data engineering workflows, data flows, and system architectures to facilitate knowledge sharing and maintain comprehensive technical documentation.
• Collaborate with software engineering and infrastructure teams to optimize data infrastructure and ensure seamless integration with other systems.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong background in large-scale data processing and ETL pipeline development.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, and experience with data processing frameworks like Apache Spark.
• Strong expertise in SQL and relational database technologies, including data modeling and query optimization.
• Hands-on experience with big data technologies such as Hadoop and Hive, along with knowledge of distributed systems.
• Familiarity with cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Solid understanding of data warehousing concepts and practical experience with data warehousing solutions is highly desirable.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, capable of addressing complex data challenges effectively.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work productively within cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work within deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits

Candidates with experience building scalable data infrastructure that supports analytics and decision-making will find this role particularly rewarding. Joining Careem offers the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-driven organization that values innovation, diversity, and impact. The company promotes equal employment opportunities and fosters an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive.

If you are passionate about leveraging your data engineering expertise to unlock the full potential of data assets and drive meaningful insights, Careem invites you to apply and be part of a transformative journey across the Middle East.