Senior Data Integration Engineer

Senior Data Integration Engineer

This is a remote position. We are seeking a Senior Data Integration Engineer to design, develop, and operate enterprise-grade data integration solutions across source systems, data platforms, and downstream consumers. The role requires strong expertise in modern integration tooling and ETL/ELT design, with the ability to deliver high-quality, auditable, and performant pipelines supporting operational and analytical use cases.

Solution Design & Development

• Design and develop complex ETL/ELT and integration workflows using: Informatica (PowerCenter / IICS / IDMC), Talend, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or similar enterprise tools
• API-led, event-driven, and file-based integration patterns
• Translate functional and non-functional requirements into scalable integration designs
• Build reusable mappings, transformations, frameworks, and integration templates

Performance & Optimization

• Optimize integration jobs for large data volumes and tight batch / near-real-time windows
• Identify and resolve performance bottlenecks across source, integration, and target layers
• Design for resilience, retry, and idempotency

Data Quality & Integrity

• Implement data validation, reconciliation, and exception-handling logic
• Ensure consistency between source and target systems
• Support data quality rule implementation and remediation

Production Support & Governance

• Provide L3 support for critical incidents and batch failures; perform root cause analysis and permanent fixes
• Maintain source-to-target mappings, technical design documents, and data lineage documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal data governance and security standards

Requirements

• Technical: 6–10+ years of experience in data integration engineering
• Strong hands-on experience with at least one major integration platform: Informatica (PowerCenter / IICS / IDMC) Talend, Azure Data Factory, AWS Glue, or equivalent
• Proven experience with complex transformations, workflow orchestration, parameterization, and reusable design
• Solid SQL skills (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, or similar)
• Experience with scheduling tools (Control-M, Autosys, Airflow, or similar)
• Familiarity with API integration, messaging, and event streaming (Kafka, REST, SOAP)
• Industry / Domain (Highly Preferred): Experience in mining, metals, heavy industry, oil & gas, utilities, or other large industrial environments is a strong plus
• Exposure to ERP (SAP) integration, MES, and operational systems is highly valued
• Prior experience in the GCC or Saudi Arabia is an advantage
• Governance & Compliance Awareness: Strong understanding of data lineage, audit requirements, and reconciliation frameworks
• Awareness of data privacy, PII handling, and data classification standards
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in high-pressure production environments
• Clear communication with technical and business stakeholders
• Education & Certifications Preferred: Degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field
• Informatica or cloud integration certifications are a strong advantage
• Additional Requirements: Onsite presence in Riyadh required
• Experience working in large enterprise or government environments
• Ability to operate in a multi-vendor delivery ecosystem