38 Data Architect jobs in Saudi Arabia

Education: Master’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or related field (Must have)

This job requires relocation to Saudi Arabia for 12 months.

We are looking for a highly experienced Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of large-scale, hybrid data architectures optimized for telecom environments. The ideal candidate will architect and operationalize secure, scalable, and governed data platforms that enable enterprise-wide analytics, AI, and data democratization.

• Lead the end-to-end architecture for hybrid data environments (on-premise and cloud), optimized for high-volume telco data (e.g., customer usage, billing, network logs).
• Ensure architectural support for real-time analytics , ML pipelines , and BI dashboards across business units.
• Define and maintain reference architecture , standards, and frameworks to enable data democratization and self-service analytics .
• Implement metadata management , security , and governance frameworks in compliance with telecom and national regulatory requirements .
• Work closely with CIO/CTO teams , data engineers , and business stakeholders to align the data strategy with organizational goals.
• Enable cross-platform interoperability and data integration across business domains (CVM, AI, OSS/BSS, customer experience).

• 8+ years of hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data architectures .
• Proven expertise in telecommunications data environments , including OSS/BSS systems, customer 360, and usage analytics.
• Experience with hybrid cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-prem solutions (e.g., Cloudera, Teradata).
• Strong grasp of data governance , privacy (PDPL, GDPR) , data security , and metadata management practices.
• Deep technical understanding of data lakes , data warehouses , real-time data streaming , and AI/ML enablement .
• Familiarity with data mesh , data fabric , or other modern architectural paradigms.

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Position Overview: As a Data Architect at Master-Works, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture that supports our organization's goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective storage, retrieval, and analysis of data, thus enabling data-driven decision-making.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data models, databases, and data warehouses to support business applications and analytics
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure the timely and accurate movement of data
• Establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity
• Optimize database performance, conduct capacity planning, and monitor system health
• Implement data security protocols to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with regulations
  
  

• Develop robust data architecture documentation and metadata repositories
• Create and manage data pipelines that facilitate data access for analytics and reporting
• Lead efforts to modernize the data infrastructure, including integration with cloud-based services
• Provide technical guidance and support to data analysts and scientists in utilizing data effectively
  
  

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Architect or in a related role
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL)
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and best practices
• Experience with ETL tools and data integration techniques
• Familiarity with cloud data services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Other
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 18 hours ago

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1. Define data architecture strategies, standards, and governance models.
2. Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
3. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure data integrity and quality.
4. Enable data integration, interoperability, and advanced analytics.
5. Contribute to the establishment and operations of the EA Office.
6. Ensure compliance with TOGAF and NORA frameworks.

Requirements:
Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong experience with TOGAF and NORA frameworks.
Proven involvement in establishing and operating EA Offices.
Deep knowledge of data modeling, data governance, and data management best practices.
Familiarity with modern data platforms (data lakes, cloud databases, BI tools).

• Develop and implement a comprehensive data and analytics practice to introduce data and analytics solutions and services.
• Data Strategy: Develop and implement a data strategy aligning with organizational goals. Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data needs and devise feasible solutions.
• Data Modelling: Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models. Define data standards, ensure data quality, and integrate new systems with existing warehouse structure.
• Database Management: Oversee database management systems to ensure they function reliably. Optimize database performance and conduct regular system tests and validations.
• ETL Processes: Develop and manage ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes for efficiently moving data across systems. Ensure the ETL processes are robust and scalable and maintain data integrity.
• Data Security: Implement data security and privacy measures. Develop and enforce data standards and guidelines to prevent unauthorized access or data breaches.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers and analysts, to integrate data-related solutions into products and services.
• Documentation: Document data architecture, including data models, data flow diagrams, data definitions, and metadata. Maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Innovation: Stay abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and suggest new tools and techniques to improve data management and analysis.
• Managing data storage and processing using Cloudera's platform
• Overseeing the configuration and management of Splunk for log analysis
• Proficiency in SQL Server for database management
• Familiarity with Teradata, Cloudera, or other data warehousing solutions
• Oversee the collection, storage, and management of data from various sources, ensuring data integrity, accuracy, and security.

Position Overview: As a Data Architect at Master-Works, you will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining the data architecture that supports our organization's goals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the effective storage, retrieval, and analysis of data, thus enabling data-driven decision-making.

Core Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data models, databases, and data warehouses to support business applications and analytics.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand data requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain ETL processes to ensure the timely and accurate movement of data.
• Establish data governance policies and procedures to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Optimize database performance, conduct capacity planning, and monitor system health.
• Implement data security protocols to protect sensitive information and ensure compliance with regulations.

Key Deliverables:

• Develop robust data architecture documentation and metadata repositories.
• Create and manage data pipelines that facilitate data access for analytics and reporting.
• Lead efforts to modernize the data infrastructure, including integration with cloud-based services.
• Provide technical guidance and support to data analysts and scientists in utilizing data effectively.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Data Architect or in a related role.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL).
• Strong understanding of data modeling concepts and best practices.
• Experience with ETL tools and data integration techniques.
• Familiarity with cloud data services (e.g., AWS, Azure) is a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

The Job Description

1. Define data architecture strategies, standards, and governance models.
2. Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
3. Collaborate with business and technical stakeholders to ensure data integrity and quality.
4. Enable data integration, interoperability, and advanced analytics.
5. Contribute to the establishment and operations of the EA Office.
6. Ensure compliance with TOGAF and NORA frameworks.

1. Minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience.
2. Strong experience with TOGAF and NORA frameworks.
3. Proven involvement in establishing and operating EA Offices.
4. Deep knowledge of data modeling, data governance, and data management best practices.
5. Familiarity with modern data platforms (data lakes, cloud databases, BI tools).

1. Data modeling and design: Data architects must have the ability to design comprehensive data models that reflect complex business scenarios. They must be proficient in conceptual, logical, and physical model creation. This is the core skill of the data architect and the most requested skill in data architect job descriptions. This often includes SQL development and database administration.
2. Data governance and compliance: With regulations continuing to evolve, data architects must ensure their organization’s data management practices meet stringent legal and ethical standards. They need skills to create frameworks that maintain data quality, security, and privacy.
3. Cloud computing expertise: Organizations are continuing to migrate to cloud-based solutions, making understanding of cloud services, architectures, and storage solutions essential. They must also understand cloud security, hybrid cloud environments, and cost-efficient infrastructure design.
4. Proficiency with big data technologies: Data architects must understand how to implement big data solutions to stream data and real-time analytics.
5. ML and AI integration: They must understand how to build data pipelines that feed into AI algorithms and how to structure databases for ML workloads.
6. Interdisciplinary collaboration: Data architects must be able to work closely with stakeholders including business leaders, IT professionals, data scientists, and developers. They also have to translate business requirements into technical specifications, and vice versa.

Exciting Opportunity
Ines Partners is seeking a talented Data Architect to join our dynamic team in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
As a Data Architect, you will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing data-driven solutions that support our business objectives.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop and maintain data architecture roadmaps and blueprints.
2. Define data models, standards, and governance policies.
3. Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand their data needs and requirements.
4. Design and implement data pipelines and data warehouses.
5. Ensure data quality, consistency, and security.
6. Provide technical guidance and support to data analysts and engineers.
7. Stay up-to-date with the latest data architecture trends and technologies.

1. Minimum 5 years of experience.
2. Strong knowledge of data modeling and data warehousing concepts.
3. Proficiency in SQL and data querying languages.
4. Experience with data integration tools and technologies.
5. Understanding of cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
6. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
7. Fluency in Arabic is essential.

Data Architect | KSA (On-site, Contract)


Location: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (On-site)
Contract: 6 months, with potential for 6-month extension
Type: Contract


We're now looking for an experienced Data Architect to join a high-profile digital transformation initiative based in Saudi Arabia.


This is a hands-on, strategic role where you ll help design and implement large-scale data architectures to support enterprise modernization.


What you ll bring:
7+ years of experience in data architecture, engineering, or BI solutions
Proven ability to design end-to-end data platforms, including data lakes and data warehouses
Strong experience with cloud environments (preferably Azure or AWS)
Deep knowledge of data modeling (conceptual, logical, physical)
Familiarity with ETL pipelines, data quality, and governance best practices
Strong communication skills to engage with business and technical stakeholders
Ability to translate business needs into scalable data strategies


What you ll do:
Lead the architecture and implementation of enterprise-level data solutions
Design robust data ingestion, storage, and processing frameworks
Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and developers to ensure alignment
Define data standards, models, and documentation
Evaluate and integrate best-fit technologies for evolving needs
Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and compliant with data governance standards

Company Industry

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• Executive Search

Department / Functional Area

• IT Software

Keywords

• Data Architect

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