Data Architect / Data Engineer (AI Hub) - Riyadh

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Diverse and inclusive culture

Job summary

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd in Riyadh seeks an experienced Data Architecture Advisor to design and deliver modern data platforms enabling data-driven transformation.

You will assess current-state architecture, identify gaps, and define a clear improvement roadmap across data governance, protection, migration, and cloud journey while aligning with regulatory requirements and client goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 7+ years of related work experience.
• Data architecture certifications are required.
• Experience in a global consulting firm with teams of 4+.
• Hands-on with big data platforms (Cloudera, Informatica, Databricks).
• Experience on cloud platforms (Azure or AWS).

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end data architecture blueprints and target-state roadmaps.
• Design data platforms (data lake, data warehouse, lakehouse) and guide cloud choices.
• Build scalable ingestion and integration (batch and streaming).
• Lead project delivery across lifecycle phases with senior stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities and contribute to business development.

Skills

Data architecture

SQL

Hive

Informatica

Databricks

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Data protection

Stakeholder management

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cloudera

AWS

Azure

Job description

Location: Riyadh

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: 30 Jul 2026

Requisition ID: 1708683

We are theAI Hubdelivering advisory services focused on data architecture and data-driven transformation.
We workclosely with client and internal stakeholders, including cybersecurity and data protectionteams, 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.

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The opportunity

This role sits within ourAI Huband 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,identifygaps 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 byidentifyingopportunities 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,lakehousepatterns) 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

Strongproficiencyin 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

Ensuretimelydelivery and alignment with regulatory requirements whilemonitoringengagement performance against budget

Contribute to business development byidentifyingopportunities, 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 whenrequired

To qualify for the role you must have

Bachelor’s degree and approximately7+ years of related work experience

Data Architecture certifications arerequiredand are a key differentiation factor in candidateselection

Demonstrated work experience ofat 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

Industryexpertisein 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 recordwith a leading consulting firm

Proficiencyin Arabic

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)

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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