Data Architect

About the role:

We are seeking a highly experienced data architect to join our team in Ras Al Khaimah. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing robust enterprise data architectures, leading integration initiatives, and ensuring best practices in data modelling, ETL, API development, and governance across cloud platforms.

Responsibilities:

Design and maintain enterprise data architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices

Develop and optimize logical and physical data models to support business requirements

Lead integration efforts using ETL frameworks and API-based solutions

Architect scalable data solutions on Azure and AWS cloud platforms

Establish and enforce data governance policies, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance

Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and application teams to translate requirements into technical designs

Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering and development teams

Evaluate and recommend emerging data technologies, tools, and frameworks

Monitor and optimize performance of data pipelines and storage solutions

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, information systems, or related field

10–18 years of experience in data architecture or related roles

Proven expertise in enterprise data architecture design and implementation

Strong proficiency in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)

Hands-on experience with ETL tools and data integration techniques

Demonstrated skills in API design and integration

Extensive experience with Azure and AWS data services

Deep knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality processes

Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilities

Fluency in English

Preferred qualifications:

Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or AWS Certified Solutions Architect

Experience with big data ecosystems (Hadoop, Spark, Kafka)

Familiarity with Master Data Management (MDM) and data catalog tools

TOGAF or other enterprise architecture certification

Prior experience in GCC markets, ideally within Ras Al Khaimah or the UAE

Exposure to real-time data streaming and event-driven architectures

Position details:

Location: RAK, United Arab Emirates

Industry: Information Technology (IT) / Software

Experience required: 10+ years