Director Digital FAAS Data & AI Dubai

FP&A; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Director in Dubai to lead data architecture strategy and drive clients' digital transformation. The role involves collaboration with C-suite leaders and managing a team of data engineers. Ideal candidates possess extensive experience in data architecture, strong communication skills, and familiarity with cloud-native technologies. Competitive tax-free salary and opportunities for leadership growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive tax-free salary

Performance bonus

Opportunities for leadership growth

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering or information management.
• Proven experience with ETL/ELT tools.
• Strong knowledge of API management and security/privacy frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Define enterprise and solution-level data architecture strategies.
• Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs.
• Guide the design of scalable data pipelines.

Skills

Data governance

Cloud-native data platforms

Data modeling

Streaming technologies

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering

Tools

Azure Synapse

Databricks

Informatica

Kafka

Job description

Job Title: Director

Department: FaaS - Digital Finance - Data & AI
Reports To: Partner Data & AI Practice

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-wide data architectures driving our clients digital and AI transformation initiatives. Based in Dubai you will work with C-suite leaders and technical teams to architect scalable, secure, and business-aligned data ecosystems across industries including government, financial services, energy, and retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Data Architecture Strategy
  • Define enterprise and solution-level data architecture strategies.
  • Design modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, lakehouses) on cloud (Azure, AWS, GCP).
  • Champion data mesh, data fabric or other advanced architectural patterns.
• Engage with Business & Technology Stakeholders
  • Collaborate with business units to understand their data needs and translate them into technical solutions.
  • Support data governance, security, lineage and catalog initiatives in partnership with Data Officers and CDOs.
• Architecture Delivery & Oversight
  • Guide design of scalable data pipelines (batch/real-time), master data management and analytics layers.
  • Oversee data platform modernization and cloud migration programs.
  • Provide architectural governance and quality assurance throughout project lifecycle.
• Team Leadership & Capability Building
  • Mentor and manage a team of data engineers and solution architects.
  • Contribute to internal knowledge assets, accelerators and reusable frameworks.
• Client Engagement & Business Development
  • Support pre-sales and proposal activities by shaping data architecture solutions.
  • Build trusted relationships with client executives and technology teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 12 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering or information management.
• Proven experience with:
  • Cloud‑native data platforms (e.g., Azure Synapse, Databricks, Snowflake, BigQuery).
  • ETL/ELT tools (e.g., Informatica, Talend, dbt).
  • Data governance tools (e.g., Collibra, Alation, Purview).
  • Big data and streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Spark).
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, API management, security/privacy frameworks (e.g., GDPR, NDMO).
• Experience in leading multi‑disciplinary teams in complex consulting or enterprise environments.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in cloud (Azure, AWS or GCP) architecture or data engineering.
• Experience working in the GCC region with clients in public sector, banking or oil & gas.
• Familiarity with AI/ML lifecycle and integration of data platforms with analytics/ML pipelines.

What We Offer

• Competitive tax‑free salary and performance bonus.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge data transformation projects in the region.
• Fast‑paced collaborative and diverse working environment.
• Opportunities for leadership growth and continuous learning.

Required Experience

Director