Data Architect | The Digital X | Dubai, UAE

Tech Junction Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

The Digital X is seeking an experienced Data Architect in Dubai to own end-to-end data architecture, cloud data warehouse modeling, and ETL optimization, aligning with data governance frameworks. You will work with executives, data scientists, and software squads to advance analytics initiatives.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in enterprise data architecture, hands-on cloud experience (AWS/Azure/GCP), and strong Python/SQL skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of total professional experience in IT, software engineering, and enterprise data architecture.
• Hands-on Solution Architecture and Data Warehouse design for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Proficiency with cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong programming in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks.
• Extensive experience with cloud data storage, ETL orchestration, and big data pipelines.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Availability for full-time employment in Dubai, UAE (Email: [e-mail]).

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-grade data platforms and modern data architectures.
• Lead scalable data warehouse design and secure data sharing.
• Develop scalable ETL transformations and distributed pipelines.
• Architect serverless data ingestion and processing on cloud services.
• Enforce enterprise security standards and data governance.
• Collaborate with C-suite, engineers, and analysts in Dubai.
• Optimize SQL queries and cloud compute to reduce latency and costs.
• Conduct architectural assessments and code reviews for cloud data platforms.
• Maintain comprehensive technical docs, blueprints, and data dictionaries.
• Ensure adherence to governance and project timelines.

Skills

Python

SQL

Distributed data frameworks

Data governance

Executive communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IT

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Apache Airflow

Apache Kafka

Job description

Position Summary:

The Digital X is seeking an experienced, highly technical, and accomplished Data Architect with professional enterprise data engineering, cloud data warehousing, and scalable analytics architecture experience to join our high-impact technology team on a full-time permanent basis in Dubai, UAE. In this specialized enterprise data role, you will spearhead designing and implementing scalable data platforms, modern data architectures, and cloud-based ecosystems that drive advanced analytics and artificial intelligence initiatives. You will work closely with C-suite executives, data scientists, and software engineering squads to translate complex business requirements into high-performance, secure cloud data platforms. Ideal candidates bring a robust academic degree in computer science or information technology, deep practical mastery of cloud technologies, data pipeline optimization, and immediate availability for deployment in Dubai.

Detailed Job Description:

As a Data Architect at The Digital X in Dubai, UAE, you will take full ownership of end-to-end data architecture design, cloud data warehouse modeling, ETL pipeline optimization, and data governance frameworks. Your day-to-day responsibilities encompass architecting modern data lakes and data warehouses, developing distributed data processing pipelines, managing cloud storage infrastructure, and enforcing robust security and compliance policies. You will collaborate proactively with cross-functional software development squads to resolve performance bottlenecks, ensure data governance compliance, and deliver enterprise-grade analytics solutions. Working in a fast-paced technology consulting environment, you will drive data-driven transformation, systems scalability, and cloud reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, architect, deploy, and maintain enterprise-grade data platforms and modern data architectures.
• Spearhead scalable data warehouse design, multi-cluster scaling, virtual warehouse tuning, and secure data sharing.
• Develop scalable big data processing pipelines, ETL transformations, and distributed workflows utilizing modern data engineering stacks.
• Architect and implement serverless data ingestion and processing pipelines utilizing cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Enforce rigorous enterprise security standards, IAM role policies, encryption standards, and data governance frameworks.
• Collaborate proactively with C-suite stakeholders, software engineering squads, and enterprise business analysts in Dubai.
• Optimize large-scale SQL queries, database indexing, and cloud compute resource utilization to reduce latency and infrastructure costs.
• Conduct rigorous technical evaluations, code reviews, and architectural assessments for cloud data platforms.
• Maintain comprehensive technical documentation, architecture blueprints, data dictionary registries, and pipeline runbooks.
• Ensure strict adherence to data governance best practices, enterprise security baselines, and project timelines.

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum 8+ years of total professional working experience in IT, software engineering, and enterprise data architecture.
• Proven hands-on experience in Solution Architecture and Data Warehouse design for large-scale enterprise environments.
• Expert technical proficiency and operational mastery of cloud-based data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Strong programming proficiency in Python, SQL, and distributed data frameworks.
• Extensive practical experience with cloud data storage, ETL orchestration, and big data pipelines.
• Exceptional analytical problem-solving capabilities, executive communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Professional availability for full-time employment in Dubai, UAE (Application email: [e-mail]).

Nice-to-Have-Skills:

• Professional certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional, Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer, or TOGAF Enterprise Architecture certification.
• Hands-on experience with streaming analytics tools (Apache Kafka) and data orchestration frameworks (Apache Airflow).
• Prior working experience in tier-1 enterprise digital transformation or technology consulting firms in the UAE / GCC region.
• Advanced performance tuning experience for large-scale columnar data stores.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Arabic.

Application Information:

• Recruiter: The Digital X Talent Acquisition Practice
• Contact Name: Recruitment Search Committee
• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: Unspecified
• Application URL: Unspecified
• Salary/Rate: Competitive market rate commensurate with experience
• Deadline: Open until filled
• Notice Period: Immediate to short notice preferred
• Contract Duration: Permanent / Full-Time Onsite (Dubai, UAE)

Recruitment Pro Tip:

When applying for senior data architect roles in Dubai, ensure your resume explicitly highlights your cloud data warehouse scaling depth, ETL pipeline optimization, and enterprise data governance track record.