Enterprise Data & AI Architect

We're Looking for an Enterprise Data & AI Architect | UAE At Durapid Technologies, we're partnering with a leading enterprise in the Airline Industry to build the next generation of intelligent, cloud-first data platforms. We're looking for a seasoned Enterprise Data & AI Architect who can drive enterprise-wide data strategy, AI innovation, and cloud modernization. Location: UAE (Dubai / Abu Dhabi) Experience: 15+ Years What You'll Lead ✔ Enterprise Data & AI Strategy ✔ Azure Data Platform & Lakehouse Architecture ✔ GenAI, RAG & Agentic AI Solutions ✔ Enterprise Architecture & Governance ✔ Cloud Modernization & Digital Transformation ✔ Secure Integration & API Architecture ✔ Executive Stakeholder & Technology Leadership Core Technologies • Microsoft Azure • Azure Databricks • Azure OpenAI • Azure Data Factory • ADLS Gen2 • Delta Lake • Unity Catalog • Azure AI Search • Cosmos DB • Event Hubs & Service Bus • Semantic Kernel • MLflow • MLOps / LLMOps Preferred Industry Experience • Airlines • Aviation • Travel & Hospitality • Transportation • Large Enterprise Digital Transformation Experience with Passenger Service Systems (PSS), Amadeus Altea, Customer Experience Platforms, Revenue Management, Loyalty Programs, Cargo Operations, and Digital Commerce will be a strong advantage. Preferred Certifications • TOGAF • SAFe Architect / SAFe Agilist • Microsoft Azure Data, AI & Cloud Certifications If you're passionate about shaping enterprise-scale AI ecosystems and architecting secure, scalable data platforms that drive real business impact, we'd love to connect. Share your profile or reach out to our team to explore this opportunity. #Hiring #EnterpriseArchitect #DataArchitecture #ArtificialIntelligence #GenerativeAI #AgenticAI #Azure #AzureDatabricks #AzureOpenAI #CloudArchitecture #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #AirlineTechnology #Aviation #MicrosoftAzure #DataEngineering #AIArchitecture #DurapidTechnologies Skills: digital transformation,cloud,digital,enterprise,data,aviation,azure,enterprise data,architecture,platforms Show more Show less

Experience: 15+ years in enterprise data and AI architecture. Certifications: TOGAF or equivalent enterprise architecture certification; SAFe Architect / SAFe Agilist preferred. Strong expertise with Microsoft Azure data, AI, and cloud technologies (Azure Databricks, Azure OpenAI, Azure Data Factory, ADLS Gen2, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure AI Search, Cosmos DB, Event Hubs, Service Bus, Semantic Kernel, MLflow, MLOps/LLMOps). Industry experience in airlines, aviation, travel & hospitality, or large-scale digital transformation is highly valued. Prior exposure to Passenger Service Systems (PSS), Amadeus Altea, Customer Experience Platforms, Revenue Management, Loyalty Programs, Cargo Operations, and Digital Commerce is a plus.

Lead enterprise-wide data and AI strategy and governance. Design and implement Azure-based data platform and lakehouse architecture. Develop GenAI, RAG and agentic AI solutions. Drive enterprise architecture governance and cloud modernization/digital transformation initiatives. Architect secure integration and API strategies. Provide executive technology leadership and stakeholder management across the organization.