Senior Data Engineer

About Kitopi

Kitopi is a pioneer in creating exceptional culinary experiences by developing, launching, and managing a wide range of homegrown brands tailored for regional tastes. Originating in Dubai in 2018, it rapidly expanded to operate over 200 brands and became a unicorn in the MENA region by mid-2021. Kitopi combines innovative software and technology-driven operations through its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) to optimize cloud kitchen management in real time. Employing over 6,000 people, Kitopi has locations across several Middle Eastern countries along with customer experience and engineering centers globally.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Senior Data Engineer to architect, develop, and grow scalable data pipelines fueling our analytics and AI capabilities. This role encompasses full ownership of data ingestion, transformation, modeling, and aggregation using a modern Snowflake-centered technology stack with embedded data quality controls and automation. The role also involves advancing AI integration into data workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain highly reliable ELT pipelines spanning all data lifecycle stages in the data warehouse.
• Incorporate automated data validations, testing routines, and quality assurance mechanisms within pipelines.
• Enhance current data products and lead proofs of concept for new initiatives.
• Monitor pipeline performance and respond proactively to alerts, ensuring consistent platform availability.
• Implement AI technologies for pipeline code generation, automation, and quality controls.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide data governance policies and standardization.
• Collaborate closely with analytics, BI, and business stakeholders to deliver accurate and well-structured data assets.

Required Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of substantial experience in data engineering roles.
• Proven track record of managing data engineering solutions at scale in production environments.
• Advanced proficiency in Python programming and SQL querying.
• Expertise in data warehouse architecture including dimensional modeling, query optimization, and native SQL techniques.
• Practical experience with data warehouse testing frameworks and pipeline automation.
• Strong knowledge of orchestrating workflows using Airflow and building transformations with dbt.

Benefits

• Comprehensive opportunities for professional growth including technical and soft skills training.
• Participation in specialized workshops organized by Kitopi Academy.
• Work within a global, diverse, and inclusive team environment.
• Engage with a community that prioritizes care and collaboration.
• Access to unlimited consultations with a nutritionist.
• Flexible dress code under company terms and conditions.
• Frequent team-building events and social gatherings full of entertainment.
• Inclusive private health insurance coverage.
• Up to 50% purchase discounts on Kitopi brand products.
• Annual leave as per official company policies.
• Dedicated wellness areas supporting mothers and overall employee well-being programs.
• Monthly initiatives to nurture mental and physical health.
• Regular webinars to empower personal and professional development.
• Informal socializing opportunities every Thursday and Friday across markets.

Recruitment Process

The selection begins with profile review by our talent team. Suitable candidates will be invited to schedule a recruiter meeting to discuss their background. Shortlisted applicants will proceed through 2-3 interview stages that may include case studies, role-play, assessments or live coding. Final offers are communicated within approximately 2-3 weeks.

Company Culture

At Kitopi, we strive to create the best workplace by enabling each employee to realize their full potential. Our core values foster safety, inclusivity, and belonging. As an equal opportunity employer, we embrace diversity across nationalities, backgrounds, and career stages. We enforce a strict zero-tolerance stance on discrimination and hate. We welcome applicants who feel passionately aligned with this mission to join us in shaping a company everyone is proud to work for.