Enterprise Data Architect

Frameworks and Methodologies Businesses (FMB); Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A Saudi-based consulting firm is seeking an Enterprise Data Architect to design and govern data architectures for public sector initiatives. In this role, you will develop data models, establish governance policies, and lead the design of integration platforms. Candidates should have 7-10 years of experience in data architecture or governance, with knowledge of SDAIA and NORA 2.0. This position offers competitive compensation and a hybrid work culture focused on supporting Saudi Vision 2030.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Career growth opportunities

Support for professional certifications

Hybrid workplace culture

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in Data Architecture or Data Governance.
• At least 2 years working on Saudi public sector or government data projects.
• Fluency in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data models and reference architectures.
• Establish and govern data management policies as per SDAIA and NORA 2.0.
• Lead the design of data warehouses and integration platforms.
• Advise on data interoperability across government entities.

Skills

Data architecture knowledge

Governance frameworks understanding

ETL tools experience

SQL and NoSQL proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Snowflake

Azure Synapse

Redshift

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

About FMB

Frameworks & Methodologies Businesses (FMB) is a Saudi-based consulting and digital transformation company, enabling government entities and large enterprises to achieve excellence in Enterprise Architecture, IT Governance, and Solution Design.

We support ministries, authorities, and government-owned organizations in aligning with NORA 2.0, SDAIA, and NCA frameworks, delivering solutions that power Vision 2030 initiatives. Our consultants combine global best practices with local expertise, ensuring high-impact results in e-government, digital services, and national platforms.

About the Role

As an Enterprise Data Architect, you will design and govern enterprise-wide data architectures that enable secure, interoperable, and insight-driven decision-making. You’ll work across ministries and entities to define data strategies, build data frameworks, and integrate systems following national and international best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain enterprise data models, reference architectures, and metadata standards.
• Establish and govern data management, quality, and classification policies in line with SDAIA and NORA 2.0.
• Lead the design of data warehouses, data lakes, and integration platforms to support digital transformation.
• Work closely with business, technology, and security architects to ensure consistent architecture alignment.
• Advise on data interoperability and open-data initiatives across government entities.
• Support RFP processes, technical evaluations, and vendor solution reviews.
• Conduct data maturity assessments and define target data architecture roadmaps.
• Promote data-driven culture through training, documentation, and governance workshops.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Deep knowledge of data architecture, governance, and integration frameworks.
• Understanding of SDAIA data policies, NORA 2.0 data reference model, and NCA compliance standards.
• Experience with ETL tools, data warehouses (Snowflake, Azure Synapse, Redshift) and data catalogs.
• Proficiency in SQL, NoSQL, and data modeling techniques (conceptual → physical).
• Familiarity with EA tools (Sparx EA, Alfabet, iServer) and BI platforms (Power BI, Tableau).
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.

Qualifications & Experience

• 7–10 years of professional experience in Data Architecture or Data Governance.
• At least 2 years working on Saudi public sector or government data projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or Data Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Certifications in TOGAF, CDMP, Data Governance, Cloud (Azure/AWS) are a plus.
• Fluency in Arabic and English required.

Benefits

Why Join FMB?

• Be part of national data initiatives enabling Saudi Vision 2030.
• Work directly with ministries and authorities on enterprise-level data governance and integration.
• Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
• Support for continuous learning and professional certifications.
• Hybrid workplace culture built on trust and innovation.

If you are passionate about transforming data into strategic value for the public sector, we’d love to hear from you.