Principal Engineer (Data Architect)

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

Company Description

In a changing and evolving world, challenges are ever more unique and complex. Nagarro helps to transform, adapt, and build new ways into the future through a forward-thinking, agile, and caring mindset. Today, we are 18,000+ experts across 37+ countries, forming a Nation of Nagarrians, ready to help our customers succeed.

The nature of IT & digital product engineering has reached an incredible state of velocity and transition. We must adapt and meet it with an agile mindset that isn't afraid to iterate towards the perfect solution. If we only solve today's problems, it's not enough. We must do more. We must courageously embrace the future, with vision and clarity about where technology & business are heading. Thinking breakthroughs gets us there.

Nagarro - https://www.nagarro.com/en

Job Description

• Must have Skills: AWS Glue, Medallion Architecture for the Lakehouse, SAF architecture forums, OpenMetadata., Lakehouse architecture S3

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience in Lakehouse architecture (S3, Iceberg, Glue, Spark).
• Strong understanding of Medallion architecture and data modeling principles.
• Hands-on experience with schema evolution, partitioning strategies, and table optimization in Iceberg.

Leadership & Governance

• Ability to lead architectural forums and influence decision-making.
• Experience in defining metadata management, lineage, and data quality frameworks.

Tools & Technologies

• AWS services (S3, Glue, Athena, EMR)
• Apache Iceberg, Spark
• OpenMetadata or similar lineage tools
• Able to automate their work / repetitive tasks.

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple squads and teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver aggressive migration targets.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Work with Jira and agile way of working.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years in data architecture roles, with at least 3 years in Lakehouse implementations.
• Experience in financial services or banking domain is a plus