Data Architect (Dubai)

Ref: DATEXEC17

Salary: £110000  – £120000, per annum  

Location: Dubai, , UAE

Type: Permanent

We’re seeking a visionary Data Architect to play a pivotal role in designing and implementing a robust, scalable data architecture that fuels success. You’ll be responsible for crafting a consolidated data model, defining standards and principles, and developing a data strategy aligned with our ambitious goals.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Architect the core: Design and build a sustainable, scalable data model, crafting ETL processes for seamless data flow across systems.
  • Define the framework: Establish a clear data architecture framework, encompassing modeling, metadata, and security best practices.
  • Guide the strategy: Evolve the enterprise-wide data strategy, ensuring it supports organisational objectives and drives data-driven decision-making.
  • Build solutions, drive adoption: Design and implement data solutions aligned with the target architecture, promoting compliance with standards across the bank.
  • Champion real-time: Architect a cutting-edge Customer Event Streaming platform, enabling data contextualisation and real-time analytics.
  • Be a strategic advisor: Serve as a key stakeholder in new data initiatives, ensuring alignment with the overall data strategy.
  • Guarantee data quality: Establish a framework for data quality and integrity across the business, from core systems to external interfaces.
  • Align with technology: Ensure the data architecture strategy aligns with both business and technology goals.
  • Explore and innovate: Identify valuable data sources and design platforms that enhance data quality, management, and governance.
  • Define best practices: Establish patterns and practices for efficient data ingestion and transformation.
  • Collaborate and lead: Work closely with data engineers to create solutions for digital analytics, real-time event sourcing, and AI model development.

You’re a perfect fit if you have:

  • 12+ years of experience as a Data Architect.
  • Expertise in data models, warehouse design, relational & non-relational databases, and SQL.
  • Experience with Big Data platforms (Hadoop, Spark, NoSQL), cloud data platforms, and data quality assessment.
  • Strong understanding of data architecture, data warehousing, modelling techniques, and agile methodologies.
  • Experience architecting data solutions across hybrid data platforms.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
  • A collaborative spirit and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Bonus points for:

  • Cloud architect certifications (AWS, Azure, etc.)
  • TOGAF certification
  • Experience with virtualisation and related technologies

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Director, Data & Analytics
Director, Data & Analytics
Karl Ramsaran serves as the Director of Data and Analytics, specialising as a mid to senior-level expert in Data and Technology. With a comprehensive international remit, he leads a team dedicated to transforming hiring practices strategically and consultatively. Karl’s expertise focuses on enhancing company growth through specialised recruitment from mid-level roles up to the CEO, with salary ranges between £100,000 to £750,000. Working with a diverse client base, he provides tailored services that ensure the placement of pivotal roles that drive organisational success and innovation.

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