About this role
<p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Company:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Almosafer Travel & Tourism Co, we’re not just part of the travel industry, we’re helping shape its future.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">As Saudi Arabia’s leading travel company, we serve millions across every segment of the travel and tourism ecosystem.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Rooted in our name “Almosafer,” meaning the traveler, we strive to make every journey seamless, personal, and purposeful. Our diverse platforms and services are built to deliver enriching experiences that reflect the spirit of Saudi Arabia and the wider region.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We’re united by a bold vision:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">To be the undisputed leader in travel services, fostering lasting connections and setting new benchmarks for excellence in the Kingdom and beyond.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Our team across Saudi Arabia and the wider region blends deep cultural understanding with forward-thinking innovation, shaping a new standard for travel in the region.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>About the Role:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">We are looking for a skilled Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain scalable data pipelines and platforms that enable data-driven decision-making across the organization.</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">The ideal candidate will have strong backend data engineering expertise and exposure to modern big data and AI-</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">driven ecosystems.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Design, develop, and optimize scalable data pipelines using Python or Java.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Build and maintain ETL/ELT frameworks using Apache Spark (Batch & Streaming).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Write advanced SQL queries for data transformation, validation, and analytics.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Develop APIs to share data with other services.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Integrate data from multiple structured and unstructured sources.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Collaborate with Data Scientists, Analysts, and Product teams to support analytics and ML use cases.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Implement data validation, logging, and error-handling mechanisms.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Optimize pipeline performance and manage large-scale datasets.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Profile Requirements:</strong></span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">3+ years of hands-on experience in Data Engineering or Big Data development.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong programming experience in Python and/or Java And Scala.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hands-on expertise with Apache Spark (Batch & Streaming).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience with scripting (Python, Bash, Shell).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">API(Python, Java) Development skills.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Understanding of distributed systems and big data architectures.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Good knowledge in AWS services(S3, RDS, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Athena, Lambda, etc.).</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong experience in data modeling and data warehousing.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Hands-on experience with batch and streaming data processing, and workflow orchestration tools such as Apache Airflow.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Experience in API and data integration, with exposure to GenAI integrations (LLMs, LangChain) considered a plus.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Strong problem-solving and analytical skills and ability to work in a fast paced environment.</span></li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Excellent communication and documentation skills.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><strong>Being you @ Almosafer:</strong></span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">At Almosafer, our teams work with purpose, clarity, and a shared commitment to doing things the right way. Whether you're building platforms, supporting travelers, or shaping strategy, your work connects to something bigger. Across functions and locations, we value accountability, trust, and collaboration - and we create the structure and space for you to contribute meaningfully from day one.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Here, you will find:</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A purpose-led workplace where your ideas can create real impact</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Ongoing learning and development to help you grow with intention</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Recognition that celebrates your wins, both big and small</span><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">A community built on trust, curiosity, and shared momentum</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">No matter where your journey started, at Almosafer, you will find space to grow, connect, and contribute meaningfully.</span></p>