About the job
Job Title: AWS Lakehouse Platform Engineer
Location: UAE – Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Engagement: Full-time (On-site)
Contract Duration: 3 to 6 months with potential extensions
Start Date: February 2026
Join Riverflex as we collaborate with a prestigious financial institution in the UAE to develop a groundbreaking AWS data platform through a strategic Proof of Concept. We are on the lookout for a dedicated Platform Engineer who will take ownership of the PoC from inception to completion, crafting the reference architecture and establishing the necessary standards and guidelines for future data platform development.
This role transcends data engineering; it focuses on platform ownership, architectural governance, and ensuring long-term operability. As the go-to authority on data platforms, you will work closely with the partner's Data Lead while being integrated into the on-site platform engineering team to ensure a robust, scalable foundation that meets enterprise-grade analytics and AI future use cases.
