Technical Architect

Informatica DEI / BDM Technical Architect – Data LakehouseExperience- 10 to 15+ YearsLocation- JeddahJob RoleArchitecture & Solution DesignDefine and govern end-to-end Informatica DEI/BDM architecture aligned with the Data Lakehouse strategy.Design enterprise data integration patterns for batch, micro-batch, and real-time processing.Establish architecture standards, reusable frameworks, and best practices across development and operations.Review and approve technical designs, mappings, workflows, and deployment models.Data Lakehouse IntegrationDesign ingestion and transformation pipelines across:Source Systems → BronzeBronze → SilverSilver → GoldGold → FS-LDM / FSASArchitect scalable ETL/ELT solutions for structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data.Ensure metadata-driven development and reusable integration components.Informatica DEI / BDM Development GovernanceLead architecture and governance of:Informatica DEIInformatica Big Data Management (BDM)Blaze EngineSpark-based processingDefine coding standards, deployment standards, and performance guidelines.Mentor development teams and conduct architecture reviews.Real-Time Data IntegrationArchitect real-time and near real-time integration using:Informatica PowerExchangeCDC (Change Data Capture)Event-driven ingestion patternsKafka integrationEnsure low-latency, scalable, and resilient integration frameworks.Big Data & Cloud ProcessingDesign Informatica execution frameworks on:Cloudera Data Platform (CDP)Hadoop EcosystemSpark ClustersOptimize distributed processing, workload balancing, and resource utilization.Metadata & Data GovernanceImplement metadata management, lineage, and impact analysis.Ensure compliance with enterprise data governance standards.Support data quality, reconciliation, validation, and auditability requirements.Performance & OptimizationDefine optimization strategies for:MappingsWorkflowsBlaze executionsSpark jobsEnsure scalability, fault tolerance, high availability, and operational excellence.Support 24x7 production environments and critical BFSI workloads.Database & Enterprise IntegrationDesign integrations with:OracleTeradataSQL ServerAPIsMessaging platformsOptimize source extraction and target load performance.Assessment & ExpansionReview existing Informatica implementations.Identify design, scalability, and performance gaps.Lead remediation, modernization, and optimization initiatives.Support onboarding of new data sources and business domains.Stakeholder CollaborationWork closely with:Enterprise ArchitectsData ArchitectsData EngineersCloudera Platform TeamsBusiness StakeholdersParticipate in architecture governance boards and design reviews.Provide technical leadership across onsite and offshore teams.Required Skills & ExpertiseCore Informatica Skills10+ years of Informatica experience.Strong expertise in:Informatica DEIInformatica BDMInformatica PowerCenterInformatica PowerExchangeInformatica Metadata ManagerExperience with CDC and real-time ingestion architectures.Big Data TechnologiesCloudera Data Platform (CDP)Hadoop EcosystemSparkHiveHDFSKafkaData Lakehouse ExpertiseData Lakehouse ArchitectureBronze, Silver, Gold Layer DesignData Modeling ConceptsMetadata-Driven ArchitectureData Governance FrameworksDatabasesOracleTeradataSQL ServerPerformance tuning and optimizationArchitecture & Engineering SkillsEnterprise Integration ArchitectureETL / ELT Design PatternsReal-time Processing ArchitecturesCapacity PlanningScalability & High Availability DesignDevOps & CI/CD IntegrationDomain ExpertiseBanking & Financial Services (BFSI)Regulatory ReportingCustomer, Finance, Risk and Treasury Data DomainsExperience with FSLDM / FSAS is highly preferredPreferred QualificationsInformatica Professional / Architect Certifications.Experience in large-scale Banking Data Lakehouse programs.Experience with Cloudera, Kafka, and Enterprise Data Warehousing.Knowledge of Data Vault, FSLDM, FSAS, and Medallion Architecture.Experience10–15+ years in enterprise data integration and architecture.Minimum 5+ years as Informatica DEI/BDM Architect.Proven experience delivering large-scale BFSI Data Lakehouse or Data Warehouse transformation programs.Experience managing hybrid onsite-offshore delivery models.