SOUM

Online marketplace for used electronics transactions

Data Engineer

Data EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.
Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data modeling.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, and data storage solutions such as BigQuery, Redshift, or Snowflake.
Familiarity with data orchestration tools Airflow and Airbyte; Airbyte is a must.
Knowledge of data governance, security, and best practices for handling sensitive data.
Familiarity with Git and GitHub.
Dataform is a must.
Strong skills in eliciting requirements from cross-functional stakeholders and translating them into actionable data engineering tasks.
At least 2 years of data engineering experience building and maintaining data pipelines.
At least 2 years of SQL and Python development in production environments.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines to support analytics, machine learning models, and business reporting.
Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to ensure data is available, clean, and optimized for downstream use.
Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and validation processes.
Design efficient ETL/ELT workflows and integrate multiple data sources, including databases, APIs, and third-party tools, into centralized data lakes or warehouses.
Support cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and retrieval.
Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize existing pipelines for large-scale, real-time data flows.
Apply best practices for query optimization and cost-efficient storage.
Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to gather requirements.
Document workflows, schemas, and processes while supporting reliability, governance, and security.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with containerization and deployment tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Experience working in fast-growing startup environments.
Exposure to real-time data processing frameworks such as Kafka, Spark, or Flink.

Role: Data Engineer
Location: Remote
Work Week: Sunday – Thursday
Work Timings: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM (Saudi Arabian Time Zone)

About Us

Soum is on a mission to revolutionize e-commerce in the MENA region and beyond by building the most convenient and trustworthy re-commerce marketplace in the region. We're reshaping how C2C marketplaces operate, making buying and selling second-hand products seamless and reliable. Since our launch in July 2021, Soum has become one of the fastest-growing startups in the region, achieving rapid expansion in both our team and product offerings. In recognition of our impact and growth, we were proudly named one of the Top 10 LinkedIn Startups in Saudi Arabia for 2024.

Overview

We’re seeking a Data Engineer to design, build, and maintain the data infrastructure that underpins our analytics, ML models, and decision-making processes. You’ll be responsible for building scalable data pipelines, integrating diverse data sources, and ensuring data quality, reliability, and accessibility across the organization. Working closely with data scientists, analysts, and product teams, you’ll enable data-driven insights while optimizing for performance and scalability. This is a great opportunity to have a direct impact on how data is leveraged across a fast-growing company.

Roles & Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain scalable and reliable data pipelines to support analytics, ML models, and business reporting.

Collaborate with data scientists and analysts to ensure data is available, clean, and optimized for downstream use.

Implement data quality checks, monitoring, and validation processes.

Design efficient ETL/ELT workflows and integrate multiple data sources (databases, APIs, third-party tools) into centralized storage (data lakes/warehouses).

Support cloud-based infrastructure for data storage and retrieval.

Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize existing pipelines for large-scale, real-time data flows.

Apply best practices for query optimization and cost-efficient storage.

Partner with product, engineering, and business stakeholders to gather requirements.

Document workflows, schemas, and processes while supporting a culture of reliability, governance, and security.

Requirements:

Proficiency in Python and SQL for data engineering tasks.

Strong understanding of ETL/ELT processes, data warehousing, and data modeling.

Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and data storage solutions (BigQuery, Redshift, Snowflake, etc.).

Familiarity with data orchestration tools Airflow, Airbyte is a must.

Experience with containerization & deployment tools (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

Knowledge of data governance, security, and best practices for handling sensitive data.Familiarity to work with Git and GitHub.

Dataform is a must

Strong skills in eliciting requirements from cross-functional stakeholders and translating them into actionable data engineering tasks.

Experience:

Preferably total 4 years of experience

2+ years in data engineering, building and maintaining data pipelines.

2+ years of SQL and Python development in production environments.

Experience working in Fast-growing startup environments is a plus.

Exposure to real-time data processing frameworks (Kafka, Spark, Flink) is a plus.

Why Join Soum:

Be part of a fast-scaling Saudi marketplace where Finance has real influence over how the business is run.
Work directly with senior Finance leadership and gain broad exposure across accounting, audit, and financial operations.
A culture that values ownership, speed, and constant improvement over hierarchy and red tape.

About the Company

SOUM

Online marketplace for used electronics transactions

Soum.sa runs an online marketplace in Saudi Arabia for buying and selling used mobile phones and electronics. Sellers list items with their own prices, and when a sale occurs, the seller ships the device to the buyer for free using a selected shipping carrier. The platform verifies the device before payment is released to the seller, ensuring product quality and building buyer trust. Revenue comes from transaction fees and optional premium listing features, with potential earnings from carrier and service partnerships. What sets Soum.sa apart is its emphasis on verification, secure payments, and free shipping within a trusted marketplace tailored to the Saudi market. Its goal is to provide a reliable, secure, and user-friendly way for people to buy affordable, high-quality used devices.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Series A
Total funding: $22M
Headquarters: Saudi Arabia
Founded: 2021

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