Data & AI Architect

Enterprise Data & AI Architect Location: UAE Experience: 18+ Years We are looking for a highly experienced Enterprise Data & AI Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise-scale Data, Cloud, AI, ML and Analytics platforms. Key Responsibilities • Define enterprise Data & AI architecture, strategy, roadmap and reference architectures. • Architect modern data platforms using Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric. • Design Data Lake/Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, data warehouse and analytics architectures. • Establish Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, Lineage and MDM frameworks. • Design secure and scalable AI/ML and Generative AI architectures, including RAG and enterprise LLM integration. • Define data security, privacy, access control and compliance architecture. • Lead cloud data modernization and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. • Work closely with CIO/CTO/CDO, business, security and technology stakeholders. Required Skills • 18+ years of overall IT experience with strong Enterprise/Data/AI Architecture background. • Expert knowledge of Azure Data Platform, Databricks, Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric. • Strong expertise in Data Lakes/Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, MDM and Data Governance. • Experience with ML Platforms, MLOps, Generative AI, LLM/RAG and AI integration. • Strong Data Security and Analytics Architecture experience. • Excellent enterprise architecture, stakeholder management and leadership skills. • UAE/GCC experience is strongly preferred/required. • Experience working with large enterprises, government or semi-government organizations is an advantage. Education: Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field. Certifications: TOGAF, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric or AI certifications are desirable. Keywords: Enterprise Data Architect | AI Architect | Azure | Databricks | Snowflake | Microsoft Fabric | Data Lake | Lakehouse | Data Governance | MDM | ETL/ELT | ML | GenAI | RAG | Data Security | Analytics | UAE Show more Show less

18+ years of overall IT experience with strong Enterprise/Data/AI Architecture background. UAE/GCC experience strongly preferred/required. Experience working with large enterprises, government or semi-government organizations is an advantage. Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering or related field. Certifications: TOGAF, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Fabric or AI certifications are desirable.

Define enterprise Data & AI architecture, strategy, roadmap and reference architectures. Architect modern data platforms using Microsoft Azure, Databricks, Snowflake and Microsoft Fabric. Design Data Lake/Lakehouse, ETL/ELT, data warehouse and analytics architectures. Establish Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata, Lineage and MDM frameworks. Design secure and scalable AI/ML and Generative AI architectures, including RAG and enterprise LLM integration. Define data security, privacy, access control and compliance architecture. Lead cloud data modernization and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. Work closely with CIO/CTO/CDO, business, security and technology stakeholders.