Data Architect
On-site working in Dubai
12 month Contract
Role Purpose
We are seeking a Data Architect to support the delivery of data strategy initiatives for a client engagement in Dubai. This role focuses on translating business strategy into practical data roadmaps, target architectures, and delivery plans that enable analytics, reporting, and digital transformation.
You will work on-site with client stakeholders and delivery teams to help define the current-state data landscape, shape future-state data architectures, and support execution of the agreed data strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Support the delivery of data strategy engagements, including current-state assessments and future-state design.
Assist in defining data operating models, data platforms, and architectural roadmaps.
Translate business objectives into data principles, target architectures, and prioritised initiatives.
Contribute to data governance, quality, ownership, and information management frameworks.
Produce clear data strategy artefacts (roadmaps, architecture diagrams, standards, and recommendations).
Support client workshops, stakeholder interviews, and strategy presentations.
Experience
Essential:
Experience in data architecture, analytics, or data engineering with exposure to data strategy or transformation work.
Strong understanding of data platforms, data modelling, and modern analytics architectures.
Familiarity with cloud data ecosystems (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Understanding of data governance, operating models, and enterprise data concepts.
Confident working on-site in a client-facing, delivery-focused role.
