Data and AI Solution Architect

Kearney Italia, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 330,517 - 477,414; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to global learning programs

Collaborative work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Data and AI Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of AI-native data and analytics solutions. The role focuses on integrating cutting-edge technologies while mentoring a cross-functional team. Candidates should exhibit strong software engineering backgrounds, experience in AI architecture, and exceptional communication skills. The firm offers opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic and inclusive work culture.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing and scaling GenAI-enabled and data-driven architectures.
• Strong grounding in software engineering principles and AI/ML enablement.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable platforms integrating modern data engineering with GenAI.
• Design end-to-end ingestion and transformation pipelines across data sources.
• Lead exploratory data analysis and ML model integration.

Skills

GenAI-enabled architectures

Data engineering

Team mentorship

AI/ML enablement

Communication skills

Tools

PySpark

Python

FastAPI

SQL

Job description

Data and AI Solution Architect

Full-time Middle East & Africa, Abu Dhabi, Dubai

Job Description

Kearney Activate is the business acceleration and enablement arm of Kearney Management Consulting, helping clients accelerate transformation through Data and AI.

Our Data & AI business line bridges strategy, technology, and execution to deliver data-driven, AI-enabled, and cloud-powered transformations. We partner with leading platforms such as Microsoft, AWS, Snowflake, Databricks and Nvidia to help organizations build trusted data foundations, deploy intelligent solutions, and scale innovation.

We operate across four key focus areas:

• Advisory & Assurance Services: Driving strategy, governance, and change management to ensure impactful transformation.
• Data Services: Building trusted, high-quality data foundations using Agentic AI across engineering, architecture, and governance.
• Insights Services: Unlocking value through analytics, data science, and AI-driven storytelling for better decision making.
• Asset Services: Developing reusable GenAI assets, accelerators, and AI-powered solutions that push the boundaries of innovation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a visionary AI-Enabled Solution Architect to help lead the regional design and delivery of next-generation, AI-native data and analytics solutions. This role is central to our transformation team as we embed Generative AI, Agentic Intelligence, and modern data engineering into the core of how we operate and deliver value to our clients.

You’ll not only shape cutting-edge architectures but also lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams, helping to develop the next generation of technical leaders who carry our depth of expertise into complex client environments. You'll operate at the intersection of technology and business, translating emerging capabilities into practical, high-impact solutions.

Your Responsibilities

Architect scalable, modular platforms that integrate modern data engineering with GenAI and Agentic AI capabilities.

Design and build end-to-end ingestion, transformation, and classification pipelines across structured and semi structured data sources (e.g., Excel, JSON).

Implement RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) pipelines using intelligent chunking strategies and multimodal retrieval (e.g., BM25, dense vector search, graph-based, structured data, and vision-based inputs).

Drive data quality through embedded validation, monitoring, and automated reporting frameworks.

Enable in-context learning and enterprise-scale agent design using different prompting techniques (like ReAct, Tree-of-Thoughts, Reflexion, or hybrid reasoning patterns) for automation, insight generation, and decision support.

Lead exploratory data analysis (EDA), dynamic source classification, and ML model integration for advanced analytical and operational use cases.

Mentor and grow a high-performing team of architects, engineers, and analysts—fostering innovation, cross functional collaboration, and delivery excellence.

Champion AI and data architecture as strategic enablers of business transformation—linking technology decisions directly to measurable client outcomes.

Provide technical leadership within sales processes and client pursuits.

Identify and cultivate new opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.

Technologies & Concepts

Programming & APIs: PySpark, Python, FastAPI, FastMCP, SQL, OAuth2

AI Architectures: Retrieval-Augmented Generation, In-Context Learning, Agent Design, Function Calling, LLM Fine-Tuning & Adaptation Strategies

Data Analytics & Quality: Exploratory Data Analysis, advanced classification, data quality reporting and observability

Enterprise Integration: Secure API architecture, user feedback loops, instrumentation with Langfuse for traceability, MLOps and LLMOps frameworks to operationalise and govern ML/LLM pipelines across environments

Your Profile

Proven experience designing and scaling GenAI-enabled and data-driven architectures.

Strong grounding in software engineering principles and AI/ML enablement.

Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, and grow cross-functional technical teams.

Track record of delivering innovative, scalable solutions that drive clear business value.

Experience influencing CXO-level stakeholders.

Strong commercial mindset linking architecture to business value.

Exceptional communication skills.

Passion for shaping intelligent systems and applying emerging technologies to solve real-world challenges.

Why Join?

Strategic Impact – Shape the commercial growth engine of one of Kearney’s fastest-growing digital businesses.

Collaborative Ecosystem – Work with top technology partners and world-class consulting teams.

Growth & Development – Access Kearney’s global learning programs and partner certifications.

Culture – Join a hands-on, high-energy, and inclusive environment focused on innovation and impact.

Purpose – Help global enterprises unlock value through trusted data foundations, AI enablement, and digital transformation.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Non-discrimination

Kearney Activate prides itself on providing a culture that allows employees to bring their best selves to work every day. Our people can feel comfortable, confident, and joyful to do great things for our firm, our teams, and our clients. Kearney Activate aims to build diverse capabilities to help our clients solve their most mission critical problems. Kearney Activate is committed to building a diverse, unbiased and inclusive workforce. Kearney Activate is an equal opportunity employer; we recruit, hire, train, promote, develop, and provide other conditions of employment without regard to a person’s gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy status, veteran status, genetic information or any other differences consistent with applicable laws. This includes providing reasonable accommodation for disabilities, or religious beliefs and practices. Members of communities historically underrepresented in analytics and consulting are encouraged to apply.