Data Development Engineer

DATA DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Data Development Engineer to design, develop, and maintain data systems that support analytics, reporting, and system integrations across our retail operations. This technical role focuses on Microsoft SQL Server management, Power BI development, API integrations, and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central data systems. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of delivering accurate, efficient, and secure data solutions for multi-brand retail operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize SQL Server databases, ensuring performance, data integrity, and security.
• Design and develop Power BI reports and dashboards for actionable business insights.
• Implement and manage API integrations between Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and third-party systems (brands, malls).
• Support and enhance Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central data structures and reporting capabilities.
• Build, monitor, and optimize ETL/ELT data pipelines to ensure accurate and timely data flow.
• Write and optimize SQL queries for extraction, transformation, validation, and analysis.
• Build and maintain data models (relationships, measures/DAX, calculated columns).
• Ensure data quality and accuracy through validation, cleansing, and reconciliation.
• Analyze sales, inventory, and retail KPIs (sell-through, WOS, UPT, ATV, GP) to provide actionable insights.
• Extract and validate data from Business Central and POS systems, ensuring accuracy of SKUs, prices, barcodes, and costs.
• Support cross-functional teams with reports and analytics requirements.
• Document technical processes, data models, and integration logic to ensure knowledge sharing and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong experience in SQL Server (queries, stored procedures, performance tuning).
• Hands-on experience in Power BI development (data modeling, DAX, report optimization).
• Experience with API integrations (REST/JSON/XML).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central data structures.
• Solid understanding of relational databases and data warehouse concepts.
• Ability to transform raw data into intuitive dashboards and visual stories.
• Proficient in data cleaning, validation, and reconciliation.
• Understanding of retail KPIs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced retail environment.

Preferred / Plus Skills

• Experience with Python, Power Automate, and Azure tools.
• Familiarity with cloud data platforms (OceanBase, PostgreSQL, etc.).
• Experience with version control systems (Git).

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, IT, Computer Science, or similar.
• 3–6 years of experience in data development, preferably in retail operations.
• Experience with multi-brand or multi-country retail operations is a plus.

Pay: Up to AED12,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person