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Staff Data Engineer

Emumba

Hybrid
Islamabad, Pakistan
Full-time
Staff
Principal
6+ yrs
Salary not listedPosted 1w ago

Real job — pulled straight from Emumba’s careers page · Verified September 30, 2026 · No reposts.

Job description

Emumba is hiring a Staff Data Engineer — a full-time, based in Islamabad, Pakistan role. Apply directly on Emumba's careers page below.

Staff Data Engineer

Department: Backend

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Islamabad, Pakistan, Islamabad, Pak, Hybrid

We’re hiring a hands-on Principal Data Engineer who can both architect and build large-scale data systems.
 
You’ll design the blueprints for modern data pipelines, then write the code to bring them to life. From event-driven ingestion to analytics-ready datasets, your work will power the data backbone behind Emumba’s AI and product platforms.

This is a technical IC position, not a managerial one. You’ll spend most of your time writing code, optimizing data pipelines, and mentoring engineers through real-world implementation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and code robust data pipelines for batch and real-time use cases.
  • Define data models, schemas, and evolution strategies for scalable systems.
  • Implement reliable ingestion, transformation, and storage layers across cloud services.
  • Work hands-on with event-driven architectures, microservices, and data APIs.
  • Optimize data quality, performance, and observability.
  • Partner with AI and backend teams to make data discoverable and usable in production.
Contribute directly to architecture, code reviews, and performance tuning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Must-Have Skills

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in designing and building production data systems.
  • Strong coding in Python and proficiency in SQL.
  • Experience with data modeling, ETL/ELT, and data lifecycle management.
  • Familiarity with event-driven systems (Kafka, Kinesis, or similar).
  • Practical experience with cloud-native data workflows (AWS S3, Lambda, Glue, or similar).
  • Solid understanding of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data formats.

Nice-to-Have

  • Experience working with vector stores or retrieval-based pipelines.
  • Familiarity with Lakehouse concepts (Delta/Iceberg/Hudi — or similar patterns).
  • Understanding of data governance, cataloging, and lineage tracking.
  • Exposure to ML data preparation or feature store design.

Soft Skills

  • Hands-on builder attitude: owns delivery from architecture to deployment.
  • Collaborates across AI, backend, and DevOps teams.
  • Provides mentorship through examples, not supervision.
Communicates clearly and pragmatically about technical trade-offs.

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Frequently asked questions

What skills are required for Staff Data Engineer at Emumba?

The required skills for Staff Data Engineer at Emumba include: Python, SQL, ETL, Kafka, Kinesis, AWS, S3, Lambda, Machine Learning, Microservices.

What is the seniority level for Staff Data Engineer at Emumba?

Staff Data Engineer at Emumba is a Staff / Principal level position.

How do I apply for Staff Data Engineer at Emumba?

You can view the full description and apply for Staff Data Engineer at Emumba on EchoJobs: https://echojobs.io/job/emumba-staff-data-engineer-backend-b7gsl.