Temporary & contract jobs in Abu Dhabi

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Database Administrator to manage, secure, maintain, and optimize enterprise database environments. The successful candidate will ensure high availability, performance, data integrity, and operational reliability across critical database systems. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, administer, and maintain enterprise database environments. Monitor database performance and perform performance tuning and query optimization. Manage database backup, recovery, high availability, and disaster recovery activities. Troubleshoot complex database issues and maintain data integrity. Implement database security controls, access management, and protection measures. Support database upgrades, capacity planning, and operational improvements. Ensure database reliability, availability, and business continuity. Key Requirements Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in enterprise database administration and management. Strong knowledge of relational database management systems, database architecture, SQL, and performance tuning. Hands-on experience with backup and recovery, high availability, disaster recovery, and database security. Ability to troubleshoot complex issues and maintain operational continuity. Relevant certifications in database administration or applicable database technologies. Visa and Independent Contractor Eligibility Candidates with existing UAE residency or independent work arrangements are preferred, including those with: A valid UAE Golden Visa, subject to applicable work authorization requirements. A valid freelance permit or licence. A valid business or trade licence covering the proposed contracting activity. UAE residency through spouse or family sponsorship, subject to any additional required work authorization.

We are seeking an experienced IoT Automation Specialist for a one-year, full-time contract in the UAE. The role involves designing and deploying enterprise IoT solutions, integrating connected devices, and managing cloud platforms and automation frameworks. Responsibilities include developing automation scripts, troubleshooting industrial systems, implementing IoT cybersecurity measures, and overseeing IoT infrastructure performance. Candidates must have 10+ years of relevant experience, a bachelor’s degree, and strong expertise in IoT protocols, cloud platforms, Python or similar programming languages, and Industrial IoT systems. Applicants must currently be based in the UAE and be legally eligible to work there.

971 Hospitality Limited is seeking an experienced Restaurant Fit-Out Project Manager to lead the development of two new restaurant venues in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The role involves overseeing the complete fit-out lifecycle, coordinating contractors and consultants, controlling budgets and timelines, and ensuring both venues are ready for opening. Key Responsibilities Manage the full fit-out lifecycle, from design development and tendering through construction, testing, and handover. Coordinate both projects simultaneously across Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Work with architects, interior designers, MEP consultants, kitchen designers, and contractors. Manage project budgets, schedules, cost plans, procurement, and contractor selection. Monitor site progress, workmanship, quality, and health and safety standards. Secure relevant municipality, Civil Defence, and food safety approvals in both emirates. Manage variations, claims, change orders, and technical issues. Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover. Collaborate with chefs, operations teams, and pre-opening management to meet operational requirements. Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, MEP Engineering, or a related field. Proven UAE experience managing restaurant, F&B, hospitality, or retail fit-out projects. Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously. Strong knowledge of MEP systems and commercial kitchen requirements, including ventilation, gas, drainage, and fire safety. Familiarity with Abu Dhabi and Dubai authority approval processes. Expertise in budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and contract administration. Proficiency in MS Project or Primavera, AutoCAD, and MS Office. Valid UAE driving licence for travel between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. PMP or an equivalent project management certification is an advantage.

Terracotta is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to support a major gas-fired power generation project in Abu Dhabi. Acting as the owner/shareholder representative, the successful candidate will oversee commercial, financial, operational, and governance matters while supporting the transition from construction to operations. Key Responsibilities Represent the owner/shareholder and monitor overall asset performance. Prepare monthly performance reports for senior management. Review project progress against budgets, contractual obligations, milestones, and KPIs. Monitor Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), PWPA arrangements, and other project contracts. Analyse financial models, cash flows, budgets, and asset performance. Support the transition from construction and commissioning to operations. Monitor project risks, contractual obligations, and mitigation plans. Coordinate O&M mobilisation and operational readiness activities. Collaborate with Project Delivery, Finance, Legal, HSE, technical teams, project partners, and contractors. Provide analysis and recommendations to support management and shareholder decisions. Key Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline. Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in utilities, power generation, energy infrastructure, or construction. Strong asset management experience in the power or utilities sector. IPP/IWPP project experience and knowledge of PPA/PWPA frameworks are highly preferred. Strong commercial, contractual, financial analysis, and stakeholder management skills. Ability to interpret financial models and assess cash flow, budgets, and financial performance. Gas-fired or conventional power generation experience is strongly preferred. Owner, developer, or shareholder-side experience is an advantage. Excellent written and verbal English communication skills. Availability to join within one month.

We are hiring 20 Data Entry Operators for a temporary three-month contract in ICAD 1, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. The role involves entering, updating, verifying, and maintaining information in company databases and systems. Candidates will review records for accuracy, correct errors, organise documents, and complete assigned tasks within deadlines. Applicants should have basic computer knowledge, MS Office skills, reasonable typing speed, and strong attention to detail. Candidates must currently reside in ICAD 1, Mussafah, hold a dependent visa, and be available to join immediately

We are looking for an experienced Senior SAP Procurement Professional to join a multi-year transformation program for a leading international client in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The role involves working on advanced SAP transformation initiatives focused on automation, AI, and intelligent products. The successful candidate will bring extensive SAP procurement implementation experience and strong business knowledge, bridging the gap between SAP technical teams, clients, and business stakeholders.

A leading aviation organization in Abu Dhabi is hiring Forward Deployed AI Engineers across three levels to build, deploy, and scale enterprise-grade Agentic AI solutions. These hands-on roles involve developing AI applications using Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and multi-agent architectures to solve real-world business and operational challenges.

We are seeking experienced Data Engineers with mandatory hands-on banking domain experience to develop data marts, build data models, and create reusable data products for analytics, machine learning, and AI use cases. The role involves working with banking datasets, developing SQL-based data transformation workflows, and supporting the migration from Microsoft database environments to Amazon Redshift. Candidates with additional expertise in Data Architecture and advanced Data Modeling are highly preferred.

We are seeking an experienced AWS Data Engineer to build and maintain scalable AWS-based data ingestion pipelines, optimize data processing performance, and ensure compliance with architecture and data quality standards. The role involves working with AWS data services, PySpark, ETL/ELT processes, and Lakehouse architecture. The successful candidate will collaborate with Data Architects, Data Assurance, and Platform teams to deliver reliable data engineering solutions.

A leading financial services client is seeking an experienced Data Migration Project Manager to lead delivery for a large-scale data migration and transformation programme in Abu Dhabi. The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team to manage project delivery, coordinate stakeholders, map dependencies, and mitigate risks across complex technology environments. Experience with Snowflake, data lakes, and multi-platform transformation programmes is required. Candidates must also meet the relevant CID security clearance requirements.