Solution Architect Lead - Data Airport

DXC Technology; Riyadh; Hybrid; SAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Riyadh is seeking a Lead Solution Architect - Data to own the data architecture for the airport program, spanning operational data, integration data, analytics, governance and protection across the airport ecosystem.

You will lead data design, standards, modelling across warehouse, lake and streaming platforms, mentor a team of data architects and collaborate with business, analytics and operations to power passenger journeys and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Extensive data architecture experience on large, complex programs.
• Strong data modelling and design of platforms (warehouse/lake/streaming) on cloud.
• Experience with data governance, quality, lineage and master data.
• Understanding of data protection, privacy and compliance.
• Ability to lead teams and engage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of airport operational data (AODB) and aviation analytics.
• Data and cloud certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the data architecture across conceptual/logical/physical models, data flows and platforms.
• Define data standards, master data, integration data and analytics architecture.
• Design data platforms (warehouse/lake/streaming) and operational data stores (AODB).
• Establish data governance, quality, lineage and stewardship.
• Embed data protection, privacy and compliance into designs.
• Lead estimation, planning and risk for the data domain and engage stakeholders.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Data governance

Data protection

Leadership

AODB knowledge

Azure/AWS data

Education

Degree in Computer Science, Data, Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Data warehouse

Data lake

Streaming platforms

Azure/AWS

Job description

Aviation Technology - Data Architecture - Analytics, Governance & Operational Data

Job Title

Lead Solution Architect - Data

Function

Reports To

Level

Direct Reports

Data Architects / Analysts

Location

Hybrid - with travel to airport sites as required

Employment Type

Full-time, permanent

Role Purpose

The Lead Solution Architect - Data owns the data architecture for the airport program, spanning operational data, integration data, analytics, data governance and data protection across the airport ecosystem.

The role leads data design and standards, ensuring data is well-modelled, trustworthy, secure and available to power airport operations, decision-making and the passenger journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the data architecture - conceptual/logical/physical models, data flows and platforms.
• Define data standards, master/reference data, integration data and analytics architecture.
• Design data platforms (warehouse/lake/streaming) and operational data stores (e.g. AODB data).

Governance & Protection

• Establish data governance, quality, lineage and stewardship.
• Embed data protection, privacy and compliance into designs.
• Ensure data resilience, availability and performance for operational use.

Leadership & Delivery

• Support estimation, planning and risk for the data domain.
• Engage business, analytics and operational stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

• Data architecture: Extensive experience in data architecture on large, complex program.
• Modelling & platforms: Strong data modelling and experience with data platforms (warehouse, lake, streaming) and cloud.
• Governance: Experience with data governance, quality, lineage and master data.
• Protection: Understanding of data protection, privacy and compliance.
• Leadership & communication: Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders.
• Knowledge of airport operational data (AODB) and aviation analytics use cases.
• Data/cloud certifications (e.g. Azure/AWS data, DAMA).
• Experience in critical-infrastructure or 24/7 environments.
• Exposure to MSI operating models.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science, Data, Engineering or related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Data and/or cloud certifications strongly preferred.
• Data and systems thinking - design leadership - governance and quality focus - stakeholder influence - collaboration - security mindset - clear communication.