Senior Enterprise Data Platform & Architecture Lead

Tanqeeb; Muscat; On-site; OMR 25,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architecture & Platform Lead to drive an enterprise-wide data transformation for a major banking client in the region.

The role covers strategy, architecture, implementation, and adoption, with hands-on leadership across data modelling, governance, and modern data platforms. A strong banking background and senior stakeholder engagement are essential.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Enterprise Data Architecture, Data Engineering, Data Platforms, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 5 years of direct Banking / Financial Services data experience.
• Senior experience as an Enterprise Data Architect, Senior Data Architect, Data Platform Lead, Data Transformation Lead, or equivalent.
• Enterprise data modernization/transformation experience from architecture through implementation.
• Strong enterprise data modelling, data engineering, and modern data platform experience.
• Experience working with senior business and technology stakeholders in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise data architecture and target‑state architecture.
• Define data architecture principles, patterns, standards, and technical designs.
• Lead enterprise and domain‑level banking data modelling.
• Drive data discovery, profiling, metadata, lineage, mapping, and data quality.
• Define ETL/ELT, CDC, API, batch, streaming, and event‑driven integration patterns.
• Define enterprise data platform capabilities across ingestion, storage, processing, governance, security, and consumption.
• Support reporting, analytics, self‑service, advanced analytics, and AI requirements.
• Provide technical direction to data architects, engineers, and analysts.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Data governance

Strategic thinking

Mentoring

Tools

Medallion Architecture

ETL/ELT

Data Warehousing

Cloud/On‑prem/Hybrid

Job description

Tanqeeb is seeking an experienced Enterprise Data Architecture & Platform Lead to drive an enterprise-wide data transformation for a major banking client in the region.

The role covers strategy, architecture, implementation, and adoption, with hands-on leadership across data modelling, governance, and modern data platforms. A strong banking background and senior stakeholder engagement are essential.