Senior Solution Data Architect (GCP | Data & AI)

Discovered MENA; Medina Province; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm is seeking a Senior Solution Data Architect to drive data platforms and strategies within their new Data & AI practice in Saudi Arabia. This role requires expert knowledge in GCP services and Informatica IDMC, alongside a strong background in data architecture. The ideal candidate will architect end-to-end cloud data platforms and lead enterprise data integrations. Applicants must be Arabic speakers with over 12 years of experience in the field.

Qualifications

• Mandatory Arabic-speaking.
• 12+ years in Data Architecture or Solution Architecture.
• Deep hands-on experience with Informatica IDMC.

Responsibilities

• Own the data platform architecture on Google Cloud Platform.
• Lead enterprise data integration using Informatica IDMC.
• Build scalable, secure data solutions.

Skills

Arabic-speaking

GCP data services expertise

Informatica IDMC experience

Data modelling with Erwin

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

Informatica IDMC

Erwin

Job description

Senior Solution Data Architect (GCP | Data & AI)

Location: Saudi Arabia (Onsite)

Language: English, Arabic Speaker

We’re supporting a global technology powerhouse that is scaling a brand-new Data & AI practice in Saudi Arabia. This team is delivering some of the largest data transformation programmes in the region.

They are building a high-performance architecture team and hiring a Senior GCP Solution Architect who can drive enterprise-scale data platforms, shape technical strategy, and lead delivery across complex multi-stakeholder environments.

What makes this opportunity different?

• You will architect end-to-end cloud data platforms for a high-visibility national transformation programme.
• Work in a new, agile, high-impact Data & AI practice - no legacy, no bureaucracy.
• Direct access to senior stakeholders, technical decision-makers, and innovators.
• Structured progression into leadership roles as the practice expands.

What you’ll do

• Own data platform architecture on Google Cloud Platform
• Lead enterprise data integration using Informatica IDMC (CDI, CDQ, Profiling)
• Build scalable, secure, high-performance data solutions
• Design modelling frameworks using Erwin
• Provide hands-on architectural leadership across engineering teams
• Engage directly with C-level and programme leadership
• Ensure best-practice governance, optimisation, and data quality

What we need

• Arabic-speaking (mandatory)
• 12+ years in Data Architecture / Solution Architecture
• Expert-level GCP data services (BigQuery, Dataflow, Dataproc, Pub/Sub etc.)
• Deep Informatica IDMC hands-on experience
• Strong data modelling with Erwin
• Background in Tier-1 consulting or major enterprise data environments
• Able to travel to Medina for delivery phases

Please apply below if you are interested!