Data Architect

Datamatics Technologies; Islamabad; On-site; PKR 2,800,000 - 5,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Datamatics Technologies in Pakistan seeks an experienced Data Architect to design, implement, and govern enterprise-wide data solutions with a focus on AI/ML and big data architectures in a banking context. You will enable data-driven decisions, advanced analytics, and compliant data platforms across on-premises and cloud environments.

The role requires 9+ years in data architecture, strong data modeling, and hands‑on experience with Hadoop, Spark, Kafka, Snowflake and Databricks.

Qualifications

• 9+ years of experience in data architecture or related roles in banking/financial services.
• Strong expertise in Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture across systems, Big Data platforms, and cloud.
• Architect scalable data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse solutions.
• Define and manage data models, metadata frameworks, and data integration patterns.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for batch and real-time processing.
• Enable AI/ML use cases by data platforms compatible with Python‑based frameworks.
• Lead cloud data architecture initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Implement and enforce data governance, data quality, and data security frameworks.
• Collaborate with data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and IT teams.
• Design and oversee ETL/ELT processes.
• Utilize orchestration frameworks such as Apache Airflow to automate workflows.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations and data privacy.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance data capabilities.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modeling

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Cloud architecture

AI/ML data pipelines

ETL/ELT design

Data quality

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Kafka

Snowflake

Databricks

dbt

Informatica

Talend

Apache Airflow

Collibra

Alation

Apache Atlas

Job description

Job Title: Data Architect

Experience: 9+ Years
Industry: Banking / Financial Services
Location:Pakistan
Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Data Architect with a strong background in AI/ML and Big Data architectures to design, implement, and govern enterprise-wide data solutions. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision‑making, advanced analytics, and AI capabilities within a banking environment while ensuring compliance with regulatory and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise data architecture across traditional systems, Big Data platforms, and cloud ecosystems.
• Architect scalable data lakes, data warehouses, and lakehouse solutions supporting structured and unstructured data.
• Define and manage data models, metadata frameworks, and data integration patterns for enterprise-wide use.
• Build and optimize data pipelines for batch and real‑time processing using technologies like Hadoop, Spark, and Kafka.
• Enable AI/ML use cases by designing data platforms compatible with Python‑based frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, and MLflow.
• Lead cloud data architecture initiatives across AWS, Azure, and GCP , ensuring high availability, scalability, and cost efficiency.
• Implement and enforce data governance, data quality, and data security frameworks using tools such as Collibra, Alation, and Apache Atlas.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams including data engineers, data scientists, business analysts, and IT teams.
• Design and oversee ETL/ELT processes using tools like Informatica, Talend, and dbt.
• Utilize orchestration frameworks such as Apache Airflow to automate and monitor workflows.
• Ensure compliance with banking regulations, data privacy laws, and security standards.
• Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies to enhance the organization’s data capabilities.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles , preferably in the banking or financial services industry.
• Strong expertise in Big Data technologies : Hadoop, Spark, Kafka.
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms : AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Proficiency in data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical) and database design.
• Experience with data warehousing and lakehouse architectures (Snowflake, Databricks).
• Strong understanding of AI/ML data pipelines and frameworks (Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch).
• Expertise in ETL/ELT tools and data pipeline orchestration.
• Knowledge of data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Familiarity with banking data domains (risk, compliance, fraud, customer analytics).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications in Cloud Platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or Data Architecture.
• Experience with real‑time streaming architectures.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, GDPR, or local banking compliance standards.
• Exposure to Data Mesh or Data Fabric architectures.
• Experience with API-based data integration and microservices architecture.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Data Governance & Compliance
• Solution Architecture
• Stakeholder Management
• Innovation & Continuous Improvement