Data & AI Architect

Enterprise Data & AI Architect

Location: UAEExperience: 18+ YearsWe 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 ResponsibilitiesDefine 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 Skills18+ 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