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 includingData, Web, Infrastructure, AI, and many others. Our expertise in IT solutions developmentand on-demand resources allows us to partner with clients on transformative initiatives,driving innovation and business growth. Whether it's empowering global organizations orcollaborating 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 ofbanking services, including Institutional Banking, Personal Banking, and Islamic Banking.With a global presence through over 50 branches and correspondents, we serve a diverseand 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 dataarchitecture that will redefine our performance and service delivery.Position OverviewWe are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Data Engineer to join ourgrowing 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 datamodelers, analysts, and business stakeholders to deliver trusted, real-time and batch-based data solutions. Your expertise will directly contribute to the backbone of ouranalytics and AI-driven strategies.Key Responsibilities Design, implement, and optimize data pipelines using both batch and streamingprocessing frameworks Architect and maintain data lakehouse solutions using Apache Iceberg and objectstorage 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 issuesRequirements 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 Lakehousearchitecture. Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., Cassandra, MongoDB) Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex data workflowsBenefitsAttractive, market-leading salary packageClear career advancement path with professional development opportunitiesOne-year contract with Xenon7, presenting a significant opportunity for renewal