Senior Data Architect

Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Dubai; On-site; AED 367,000 - 515,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services organisation in Dubai is seeking a Senior Data Architect to lead the Azure-based data platform architecture. You will drive innovation with AI-enabled solutions and develop enterprise-grade data pipelines. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of Data Architecture or Engineering experience, with strong proficiency in Python and Azure. This role offers competitive compensation and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies

Involvement in a green-field project

Qualifications

• 8+ years in Data Architecture or Data Engineering roles.
• Strong understanding of Investments and Finance.
• Proven experience building Data Warehouses or Data Lakes.
• Advanced proficiency in Python and Azure data services.
• Expertise in secure architectures and RBAC.

Responsibilities

• Architect, build, and manage an Azure-based data platform.
• Develop enterprise-grade data pipelines using Python.
• Integrate third-party financial data sources via APIs.
• Implement data governance and quality frameworks.
• Enable secure, governed access for analytics.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Engineering

Python

Azure data services

API integration

Stakeholder engagement

Data governance

Job description

Senior Data Architect

Michael Page Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Lead Azure-based data platform architecture in a global investment firm
• Drive innovation with AI-enabled data solutions and executive analytics

About Our Client

A leading financial services organisation committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology for data-driven decision-making. The firm fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, empowering its teams to deliver exceptional insights and value.

Job Description

• Architect, build, and manage an Azure-based data platform (Data Factory, Synapse, Databricks, ADLS, Azure SQL)
• Develop enterprise-grade data pipelines and ETL/ELT flows using Python
• Integrate third-party financial data sources via APIs (Bloomberg, PitchBook)
• Implement data governance, lineage, and quality frameworks
• Enable secure, governed access for analytics and AI-driven tools

The Successful Applicant

• 8+ years in Data Architecture or Data Engineering roles
• Strong understanding of Investments and Finance, with ability to engage stakeholders confidently
• Proven experience building Data Warehouses or Data Lakes
• Advanced proficiency in Python and Azure data services
• Expertise in secure architectures, RBAC, and API integration

What's on Offer

• Green-filed project with a leading financial services firm.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Work with cutting-edge AI and cloud technologies in a dynamic setting

Contact

Manpreet Kaur

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