Lead enterprise data architecture strategy, designing scalable data platforms and governance frameworks for regional and global operations at APPIT Software in Dubai.
Dubai, UAE
Full-time
Data Engineering
Responsibilities
Define and own the enterprise data architecture roadmap spanning on-premises and multi-cloud environments
Design end-to-end data platform architectures including data lakes, warehouses, and real-time streaming layers
Establish data modeling standards, naming conventions, and architectural patterns for the organization
Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms aligned with business and technical requirements
Lead architecture reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor data engineering teams on best practices
Collaborate with C-level stakeholders to align data strategy with business objectives and regional compliance requirements
Requirements
8-12 years of experience in data engineering or data architecture with progressive leadership responsibility
Proven track record of designing enterprise-scale data platforms on at least two cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP)
Expert knowledge of data modeling methodologies (Kimball, Inmon, Data Vault 2.0) and schema design patterns
Deep experience with modern data stack components including data warehouses, orchestration, transformation, and governance tools
Strong understanding of data security, encryption, access control, and regulatory compliance (UAE PDPL, GDPR)
Exceptional communication skills with ability to present technical architecture to non-technical stakeholders
Nice to Have
TOGAF, DAMA CDMP, or AWS/Azure data architecture certifications
Experience with data mesh or data fabric architectural paradigms
Familiarity with Middle East data residency and sovereignty requirements
Skills
Data ArchitectureAWSAzureSnowflakeDatabricksData ModelingSQLData Governance
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