Data Architect

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect for a permanent opportunity with a leading diversified business group in Dubai.This is an excellent opportunity to lead enterprise-wide data architecture, master data management and data governance initiatives as part of a large-scale digital transformation journey.📍 Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site)💼 Employment: Full-Time | Permanent🎯 Experience: 10+ years in Data Management / Architecture, including 4+ years as a Data Architect.Key Technical Expertise:🔹 Enterprise Data Architecture: Data strategy, conceptual/logical/physical data modelling and canonical data models.🔹 Master Data Management: MDM frameworks, SAP MDG, golden records, data quality and governance.🔹 SAP & Salesforce: Data architecture, ERP/CRM transformation, migration and integration.🔹 Cloud Data Platforms: Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake and Power BI.🔹 Data Integration: ETL/ELT, APIs, MuleSoft, CDC, data pipelines and orchestration.🔹 Data Governance: Microsoft Purview, Collibra, data lineage, data cataloguing and privacy compliance.What We're Looking For:✅ 10+ years of relevant data experience with 4+ years in Data Architecture.✅ Experience leading enterprise data architecture or data migration for large ERP/CRM implementations.✅ Strong expertise in MDM, data modelling, data governance and cloud data platforms.✅ Experience working with enterprise architecture, integration teams and business stakeholders.✅ Background in Automotive, Retail, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Healthcare or diversified business groups is advantageous.🎓 Preferred Certifications: DAMA CDMP, TOGAF, Azure or AWS Data certifications.