Data Architecture Expert - 6-Month Engagement

MENA Consultant; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Data Architecture Expert for a 6-month engagement in Riyadh. The expert will lead the unification of digital platforms across government entities, ensuring a cohesive digital ecosystem. Candidates must have over 10 years of relevant experience in data architecture, strong skills in integrating digital platforms, and a proven track record in consulting. Immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture and enterprise architecture consulting.
• Proven experience in designing and integrating digital platforms for government entities in Saudi Arabia.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of current digital platforms and identify gaps in data architecture and integration.
• Define the future-state architecture for unified digital platforms across the sector.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of data architecture with sector-wide digital transformation objectives.

Skills

Data architecture

Enterprise architecture consulting

Digital platform integration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

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

Job description

Data Architecture Expert - 6-Month Engagement

Riyadh, KSA

Position Information

• Location: Riyadh, KSA.
• Years of Experience: 10+ relevant years of experience.
• Project Duration: 6 months.
• Working Arrangement: on-site.
• Language Requirements: Fluency in Arabic & English (written and spoken).
• Starting Date: as soon as possible.
• Note: Must hold a transferable iqamah in KSA or Saudi nationality.
• Availability: Must be available to join immediately.

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architecture Expert to lead the unification of digital platforms across a government sector. The expert will provide advisory and technical support in designing, integrating, and governing enterprise-level data architectures, ensuring a cohesive digital ecosystem for multiple government entities.

Key Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in data architecture and enterprise architecture consulting.
• Proven experience in designing and integrating digital platforms for government entities in Saudi Arabia.
• Expertise in assessing current-state architectures, defining future-state architectures, and developing roadmaps for platform integration across multiple entities.
• Strong experience in building data architecture components, database designs, and data migration strategies.
• Demonstrated experience in developing governance frameworks for digital platforms.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders, including government executives.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in large-scale digital projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the assessment of current digital platforms and identify gaps in data architecture and integration.
• Define the future-state architecture for unified digital platforms across the sector.
• Develop detailed roadmaps and actionable plans for integrating digital platforms of multiple government entities.
• Design and implement core data architecture components, including databases, data pipelines, and data migration strategies.
• Develop and implement a governance framework for digital platforms to ensure compliance, standardization, and scalability.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment of data architecture with sector-wide digital transformation objectives.

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