Data Architect / Data Engineer (AI Hub) - Riyadh

EY; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Performance rewards

Transformative leadership

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

EY is seeking a senior data architecture advisor to design and deliver modern data platforms that empower data-driven transformation. You will assess current-state architecture, identify gaps, and define roadmaps covering governance, protection, migration, and cloud journey.

You will lead end-to-end delivery across project lifecycles, collaborating with Directors and Partners, while contributing to business development and ensuring regulatory alignment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with ~7+ years of related experience.
• Data Architecture certifications are required and differentiate candidates.
• Experience in a global consulting firm leading teams of 4+ people.
• Hands-on with big data platforms (Cloudera, Databricks) and cloud (Azure/AWS).
• Ability to manage project lifecycles from requirements to mapping and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end data architecture blueprints aligned to business goals.
• Design modern data platforms (lake, warehouse, lakehouse) and guide cloud choices.
• Lead multiple projects, manage risk, and ensure on-time delivery across stakeholders.
• Contribute to business development by shaping client conversations and opportunities.

Skills

Data architecture

Data governance

Stakeholder management

Delivery leadership

Cloud & big data

SQL

NoSQL concepts

ETL/ELT design

Data protection

Data lineage

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Data Architecture certifications

Tools

Cloudera

Informatica

Databricks

Azure

AWS

Job description

We are the AI Hub delivering advisory services focused on data architecture and data-driven transformation.

We work closely with client and internal stakeholders, including cybersecurity and data protection teams, data analysts, and data scientists to ensure use cases have a solid foundation and deliverables meet expectations.

We support organizations in designing and delivering next-generation data platforms to accelerate analytics, decision-making, and innovation. Our work typically includes assessing architecture maturity, defining target-state data platform blueprints, and building pragmatic roadmaps that cover governance, protection, migration, and cloud enablement. We deliver in a consulting environment that requires strong stakeholder management, delivery discipline, compliance with regulatory requirements, and coordination across service lines when integrated delivery is needed.

Sound interesting? Well this is just the beginning. Because whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

The opportunity

This role sits within our AI Hub and focuses on data architecture advisory. You will help clients design and deliver modern data platforms that enable data-driven transformation.

You will assess current-state architecture, identify gaps and strategic goals, and define a clear improvement roadmap across topics such as data governance, data protection, data migration, and cloud journey.

Your Key Responsibilities

You will manage up to two projects in parallel, working closely with senior business leaders (Directors and Partners) to ensure delivery quality, manage risk, and meet client expectations on outcomes and timelines.

In this fast-moving space, you are also expected to contribute to business development by identifying opportunities and helping grow our work in the market.

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Define and evolve end-to-end data architecture blueprints and target-state roadmaps aligned to business goals
• Design modern data platforms (data lake, data warehouse, lakehouse patterns) and guide technology choices across cloud and big data ecosystems
• Build and govern scalable ingestion and integration approaches (batch and streaming), including event-driven architecture awareness
• Strong proficiency in SQL and working knowledge of NoSQL concepts and patterns
• Experience working with Hive in big data environments
• Hands-on familiarity with ETL/ELT design and delivery, including Informatica-based implementations
• Establish and apply data management frameworks, including metadata management and end-to-end data lineage from source to consumption
• Apply data governance and data protection principles, partnering with cybersecurity and data protection teams to embed privacy and security into platform design
• Identify, assess, and manage data risks (data quality, access controls, retention, regulatory/compliance considerations) with a cautious, risk-aware approach
• Awareness of modern architecture approaches such as data fabric and data mesh, and when federated models make sense
• Lead delivery across project lifecycle phases (requirements definition, business re-engineering, application mapping), supervising teams and managing competing priorities
• Ensure timely delivery and alignment with regulatory requirements while monitoring engagement performance against budget
• Contribute to business development by identifying opportunities, shaping client conversations, and supporting growth in the market
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders and work across service lines to deliver integrated outcomes
• Willingness to travel on short notice when required

To qualify for the role you must have

• Bachelor’s degree and approximately 7+ years of related work experience
• Data Architecture certifications are required and are a key differentiation factor in candidate selection
• Demonstrated work experience of at least 5+ years in a global consulting firm handling a team of at least 4 people
• Hands-on experience on big data and platforms such as Cloudera, Informatica, Databricks, and on cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise teams through all phases of the project lifecycle, including requirements definition, business re-engineering, and application mapping
• Industry expertise in one or two domains: Government, Healthcare, Financial Services, Retail, Telecom
• Flexibility and willingness to travel on short notice, as necessary

Ideally you’ll also have

• Track record with a leading consulting firm
• Proficiency in Arabic
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate (or equivalent Azure data certification)
• AWS certification relevant to data platforms (for example, AWS listed as a commonly requested certification for senior data architect profiles)
• CDMP (Certified Data Management Professional)
• TOGAF (architecture certification)
• CISSP (security certification, useful for data security and risk-heavy programs)

What We Look For

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What we offer

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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