Data Architect

Huxley; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Huxley is urgently seeking an Enterprise Data Architect for a 1-year contract in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The role requires hands-on expertise in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, data integration, and ETL/ELT tooling, with preference for experience in Saudi projects and regulatory awareness.

The ideal candidate will design enterprise-wide data architectures, define data models and standards, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable data platforms and governance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in establishing enterprise data models, reference models, and architecture standards.
• Hands-on data modelling across conceptual, logical, and physical layers.
• Experience designing data integration architectures across multiple systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement enterprise-wide data architectures and roadmaps.
• Translate business requirements into scalable data solutions and models.
• Collaborate with technical teams on ETL/ELT initiatives and data governance.

Skills

Enterprise data architecture

Data modelling

Data integration

ETL / data engineering

Data governance

Sustainability sector exposure

KSA regulatory familiarity

Tools

Informatica

DataStage

Talend

Azure Data Factory

Job description

We are urgently hiring Enterprise Data Architect for a 1 - year contract (extendable) with our client, global technology consulting and digital transformation firm, for an onsite role in Riyadh, Saudi

Location: Riyadh, KSA

Duration: 1 year contract (extendable)

Start Date: ASAP

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are seeking a hands-on Data Architect with strong technical expertise in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, and data integration. The role will be responsible for designing enterprise-wide data architectures, defining data models and standards, and supporting the development of scalable data platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience translating business requirements into data solutions, creating architecture artefacts and roadmaps, and working closely with technical teams on integration and ETL initiatives. Experience in consulting environments and Saudi Arabia projects is advantageous.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Enterprise Data Architecture: Proven experience developing enterprise data models, reference models, architecture standards, and data roadmaps.


• Data Modelling: Strong hands-on expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling across enterprise environments.


• Data Integration: Experience designing integration architecture and data flows across multiple systems and platforms.


• ETL & Data Engineering: Knowledge of ETL/ELT tools such as Informatica, DataStage, Talend, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologies.


• Data Governance & Metadata: Experience with data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks.


• Agriculture, Water, Utilities, Environmental, or Sustainability sector exposure.


• Familiarity of the KSA market and regulatory landscape considered a plus.