A leading UAE technology recruiter, Righttalentrightnow, is actively seeking a highly skilled Data Scientist (SC3) – Data Cleansing & Quality (DQ) for an on-site contract role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role is squarely focused on data quality and cleansing operations — utilizing Python Notebooks, SSIS, Microsoft Fabric Builds, Power BI, and a range of advanced data engineering tools to ensure datasets are accurate, complete, and ready for enterprise-level analytics. If you are a data professional with strong DQ expertise and hands-on UAE work experience, this is a high-value contract opportunity you should not miss.
About the Opportunity & Recruiter
Recruiter: Righttalentrightnow — an active tech and data science recruitment specialist placing top talent across the UAE and GCC
Role Classification: SC3 Data Scientist — specialized in Data Cleansing & Quality (DQ) for enterprise data operations
Work Mode: Work From Office — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (on-site, no remote option)
Contract Type: Seasonal / Temporary Contract — ideal for experienced data professionals seeking high-value UAE project engagement
Sector Focus: IT / Tech — Data Science, Data Engineering, Data Quality & Analytics
Why This Abu Dhabi Data Science Role Stands Out
Premium Salary Range: AED 120,000 – AED 200,000 per year — among the top data science contract rates in the UAE market
High-Demand Skill Set: Python, Power BI, SSIS, and Microsoft Fabric Builds are among the most sought-after data engineering tools in the GCC in 2026
Strategic Location: Abu Dhabi — the capital of the UAE and a rapidly expanding technology and data innovation hub in the Middle East
Immediate Impact: Work directly on enterprise data quality pipelines, helping organizations unlock the full value of clean, accurate, and reliable data
Position Overview
The Data Scientist (SC3) – Data Cleansing & Quality role in Abu Dhabi is a technically focused, results-driven contract position within an enterprise data operations environment. You will utilize Python Notebooks, SSIS, Microsoft Fabric Builds, Power BI, and other advanced data engineering tools to implement data cleaning processes, identify and resolve data quality issues, develop DQ metrics and monitoring reports, and collaborate across cross-functional teams to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of critical business datasets. This is a pure data quality engineering role demanding deep hands-on technical expertise and a sharp analytical mindset — perfectly suited for a data professional ready to deliver immediate, measurable impact in Abu Dhabi’s fast-moving tech sector.
Why This Role Matters: In 2026, clean and reliable data is the most valuable asset any organization can possess. As a Data Scientist (DQ) in Abu Dhabi, you will be at the center of enterprise data quality operations — ensuring that every dataset powering business decisions, AI models, and analytics dashboards is accurate, complete, and trustworthy. Your Python scripts, SSIS pipelines, and Power BI dashboards will directly determine the quality of decisions being made at the highest organizational levels.
Key Responsibilities
Data Cleansing & Quality Engineering
- Utilize Python Notebooks, SSIS, Microsoft Fabric Builds, Power BI, and other advanced data engineering tools to execute comprehensive data cleansing and quality assurance tasks across enterprise datasets
- Implement robust, scalable data cleaning processes to ensure the accuracy, completeness, consistency, and integrity of all datasets used in business intelligence and analytics workflows
- Design and execute data validation checks, outlier detection routines, and data standardization processes to eliminate errors, duplicates, and inconsistencies from source data pipelines
Data Quality Metrics & Monitoring
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve data quality metrics, KPIs, and monitoring dashboards to track the progress and effectiveness of DQ initiatives across the organization
- Prepare clear, professional data quality reports and visualizations — leveraging Power BI and other reporting tools — to communicate DQ status, trends, and improvement opportunities to technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Establish automated data quality monitoring pipelines that proactively detect and flag data issues before they impact downstream analytics or business decision-making processes
Cross-Functional Collaboration & Issue Resolution
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams — including data engineers, business analysts, IT architects, and business stakeholders — to identify root causes of data quality issues and develop practical, sustainable solutions
- Recommend and implement data quality best practices, governance frameworks, and process improvements to prevent recurring data issues and elevate overall data reliability across the enterprise
- Engage with data owners and subject matter experts across business units to align data quality standards with organizational requirements and reporting needs
Data Engineering & Pipeline Support
- Leverage SSIS and Microsoft Fabric Builds to design and support ETL/ELT data pipelines that integrate data quality checkpoints at every stage of the data ingestion and transformation process
- Work with Python Notebooks to develop reusable data cleaning scripts, profiling routines, and automated quality checks that can be scaled across multiple datasets and data sources
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of the organization’s overall data engineering and data quality infrastructure in alignment with UAE enterprise data strategy
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field is required
- Additional certifications in Microsoft Power BI, Azure Data Engineering, Python, or data quality management are a strong advantage for this contract role
Technical Experience
- Proven hands-on experience with Python Notebooks for data analysis, cleaning scripts, and automated data quality routines in an enterprise environment
- Practical experience with SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services) for building and managing ETL data pipelines and data quality workflows
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Fabric Builds and Power BI for data transformation, monitoring dashboards, and quality reporting
- Strong, demonstrated understanding of data quality principles, DQ frameworks, and industry best practices for enterprise data management
Core Skills & Competencies
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills — ability to rapidly diagnose data quality issues, trace root causes, and implement effective, lasting corrections
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within cross-functional, multicultural data and technology teams in Abu Dhabi’s dynamic enterprise environment
- Strong attention to detail with a systematic, methodical approach to data validation, profiling, and cleansing across large, complex datasets
- Solid communication skills — ability to translate complex data quality findings into clear, actionable insights for both technical teams and non-technical business stakeholders
About the Recruiting Organization
Righttalentrightnow is an active technology and data science recruitment specialist connecting skilled IT and data professionals with leading enterprise clients across the UAE and broader GCC market. Specializing in data science, data engineering, analytics, and technology placements, Righttalentrightnow sources top-tier contract and permanent talent for organizations navigating the UAE’s rapidly evolving data and digital transformation landscape. This Data Scientist (SC3) – Data Cleansing & Quality role represents one of the most technically focused and financially rewarding contract data science opportunities available in Abu Dhabi in 2026.
Application Note: This is a Work From Office contract role based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Candidates must be available for on-site engagement. Competitive salary range of AED 120,000 – AED 200,000 per year offered based on experience and skill set alignment.
Who Should Apply?
- Data Scientists with DQ Expertise: SC3-level professionals with proven data cleansing and quality engineering experience in UAE or GCC enterprise environments
- Python & SSIS Data Engineers: Hands-on specialists seeking a high-salary Abu Dhabi contract with immediate start in a data quality focused role
- Power BI & Fabric Builds Specialists: Data professionals with Microsoft stack expertise looking for a premium contract role in Abu Dhabi’s fast-growing tech sector
- Data Quality Analysts: With strong DQ framework knowledge seeking to step up into a Data Scientist (SC3) contract position in the UAE capital
- GCC Data Professionals: Based in UAE or willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi for an on-site contract role with an AED 120K–200K annual salary package
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