Section Head, Data Platforms & Architecture

Department of Community Development; Abu Dhabi Emirate; On-site; AED 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Community Development is seeking a Section Head of Data Platforms (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi. This leadership role involves managing data platforms and ensuring compliance with data quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing design and operation of data systems, contributing to strategic planning, and enabling robust data capabilities within the department. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, with preference for those experienced in modern data technologies and platforms like Microsoft Azure and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; a master's degree is preferred.
• Active role in supervising or leading a team.
• Minimum of 8 years of total full-time experience required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design, development, and operation of data platforms.
• Ensure effective data integration and automation across the social sector.
• Maintain and monitor data quality across datasets and systems.
• Contribute to strategic planning and performance monitoring.
• Enable scalable and governed data platform capabilities.

Skills

Hands-on experience in modern data platform technologies

Knowledge of cloud data ecosystems

Experience with ETL/ELT tools

Data warehousing

Data lakes/lake houses

Data quality solutions

Experience with Microsoft Azure

Experience with Power BI

Knowledge of SQL-based data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

Databricks

Snowflake

SQL-based data platforms

Job description

The Department of Community Development is seeking a Section Head of Data Platforms (UAE National) in Abu Dhabi. This leadership role involves managing data platforms and ensuring compliance with data quality standards. Responsibilities include overseeing design and operation of data systems, contributing to strategic planning, and enabling robust data capabilities within the department. Candidates must have a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience, with preference for those experienced in modern data technologies and platforms like Microsoft Azure and Power BI.