Data Architect

Salt; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Azure Data Architect to join their innovative Data & AI practice. In this pivotal role, you will design and implement cutting-edge data solutions on Microsoft Azure, helping clients navigate complex business challenges. With a focus on scalability, security, and performance, you will lead client engagements, define data governance standards, and optimize data flows. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your expertise will drive data-driven decision-making and innovation. If you are passionate about data architecture and Azure technologies, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture with a focus on Azure.
• Experience with modern data architecture patterns and data lakes.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement Azure data architectures for enterprise clients.
• Collaborate with data engineers and analysts for scalable solutions.

Skills

Data Architecture

Azure

SQL

Python

ETL / ELT Processes

Data Modeling

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Master's Degree in Information Systems

Tools

Azure Data Engineer Associate Certification

Azure Solutions Architect Expert Certification

Terraform

Power BI

Job description

Salt Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

Data Architect

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About Us

My client is a leading IT consultancy firm that partners with clients to solve complex business challenges through technology. Their mission is to drive innovation and data-driven decision-making. Currently seeking an experienced Azure Data Architect to join our growing Data & AI practice and help design and implement scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions on Microsoft Azure.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement end-to-end Azure data architectures for enterprise clients.
• Lead client engagements to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Define data governance, data quality, security, and compliance standards within Azure environments.
• Collaborate with data engineers, analysts, and cloud engineers to ensure solutions are aligned and scalable.
• Optimize data flows and pipelines for performance and cost efficiency.
• Stay updated with the latest Azure features and recommend improvements for client environments.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and technical mentoring within the team.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, with 3+ years focused on Azure.
• Experience with modern data architecture patterns including data lakes, lakehouses, and medallion architecture.
• Solid understanding of ETL / ELT processes , data modeling, and performance tuning.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (e.g., ARM templates, Terraform, Bicep) and CI / CD in data engineering projects.
• Proficiency in SQL, Python, and / or Spark .
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Azure Data Engineer Associate , Azure Solutions Architect Expert ) are highly desirable.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in consultancy or client-facing environments.
• Familiarity with industry verticals like finance, healthcare, or retail.
• Exposure to Power BI or other BI tools.
• Knowledge of data privacy regulations (GDPR, HIPAA, etc.)

Seniority level : Mid-Senior level

Employment type : Full-time

Job function : Information Technology

Industries : IT Services and IT Consulting

• Only successful candidates will be contacted