Data Architect

Client of AIQU; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 280,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Client of AIQU in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE is seeking a highly experienced Data Architect to design and govern enterprise data architectures, and to lead data integration initiatives across cloud platforms.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in data architecture, a Bachelor’s or Master’s in CS/IS, deep expertise in data modelling, ETL, API design, and governance, and proven leadership with Azure and AWS services; fluency in English is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture or related roles.
• Strong proficiency in conceptual, logical and physical data modelling.
• 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, metadata management, and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture blueprints and standards.
• Develop and optimize data models to support business requirements.
• Lead integration efforts using ETL frameworks and API-based solutions.
• Architect scalable data solutions on Azure and AWS.
• Establish and enforce data governance policies for quality, security, and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to translate requirements into technical designs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data teams.
• Evaluate emerging data technologies and frameworks.
• Monitor and optimize performance of data pipelines and storage.

Skills

Data modelling

ETL frameworks

API design

Data governance

Cloud platforms

Leadership

Stakeholder comms

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS

Relevant certifications (Azure/AWS)

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

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

Position Details

Position Title Data Architect
Location RAK United Arab Emirates
Industry Information Technology IT Software
Experience Required 10 years Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field10 18 years of experience in data architecture or related rolesProven expertise in enterprise data architecture design and implementationStrong proficiency in data modelling (conceptual, logical, physical)Hands-on experience with ETL tools and data integration techniquesDemonstrated skills in API design and integrationExtensive experience with Azure and AWS data servicesDeep knowledge of data governance frameworks, metadata management, and data quality processesExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership abilitiesFluency 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