Solution Architect Lead - Data Airport

DXC Technology; Saudi Arabia; Hybrid; SAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DXC Technology in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Lead Solution Architect - Data to own the airport program's data architecture, spanning operational data, analytics governance and data protection. You will lead data design, define standards, and shape platforms (warehouse, lake, streaming) while ensuring data is trustworthy and available to power airport operations and passenger journeys.

The role involves mentoring data architects and analysts, engaging business and operations stakeholders, and

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in data architecture on large, complex programs.
• Strong data modelling and experience with data platforms (warehouse, lake, streaming) and cloud.
• Experience with data governance, quality, lineage and master data.
• Understanding of data protection, privacy and compliance.
• Ability to lead a team and engage stakeholders.

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).
• Establish data governance, quality, lineage and stewardship.
• Embed data protection, privacy and compliance into designs.
• Lead and mentor data architects/analysts; govern data design quality.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Data platforms

Governance

Data protection

Leadership & communication

Education

Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Data

Data/cloud certifications

Job description

Lead Solution Architect - Data

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

Job Title

Lead Solution Architect - Data

Function

Solution Architecture / Data / Aviation & Transport

Reports To

Chief Architect / Lead Solution Architect - Airports

Level

Principal / Senior

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

Data Architecture

• 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

• Lead and mentor data architects/analysts; govern data design quality.
• Support estimation, planning and risk for the data domain.
• Engage business, analytics and operational stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• 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.

Desirable

• 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.

Key Competencies

• Data and systems thinking - design leadership - governance and quality focus - stakeholder influence - collaboration - security mindset - clear communication.