Lakehouse Architect Lead — AWS, Iceberg & Data Governance

Nagarro; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology service provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Data Architect with expertise in Lakehouse architectures and data modeling principles. This role requires over 10 years of experience in data architecture, including leading architectural forums and influencing key decisions. Candidates should be proficient in AWS services and have strong communication skills. The ideal candidate should thrive in fast-paced environments and work collaboratively across teams. Join us in shaping the future of technology!

Qualifications

• 10+ years in data architecture roles, with at least 3 years in Lakehouse implementations.
• Proven experience in Lakehouse architecture (S3, Iceberg, Glue, Spark).
• Strong understanding of Medallion architecture and data modeling principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead architectural forums and influence decision-making.
• Define metadata management, lineage, and data quality frameworks.
• Work in a fast-paced environment to deliver aggressive migration targets.

Skills

AWS Glue

Medallion Architecture

Data modeling principles

Schema evolution

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena, EMR)

Apache Iceberg

Spark

OpenMetadata

Jira

Job description

A global technology service provider in Abu Dhabi seeks a Data Architect with expertise in Lakehouse architectures and data modeling principles. This role requires over 10 years of experience in data architecture, including leading architectural forums and influencing key decisions. Candidates should be proficient in AWS services and have strong communication skills. The ideal candidate should thrive in fast-paced environments and work collaboratively across teams. Join us in shaping the future of technology!