Data Architect

We are urgently hiring Enterprise Data Architect for a 1 - year contract (extendable) with our client, global technology consulting and digital transformation firm, for an onsite role in Riyadh, Saudi Location: Location: Riyadh, KSA Duration: 1 year contract (extendable) Start Date: ASAP ROLE OVERVIEW We are seeking a hands-on Data Architect with strong technical expertise in enterprise data architecture, data modelling, and data integration. The role will be responsible for designing enterprise-wide data architectures, defining data models and standards, and supporting the development of scalable data platforms. The ideal candidate will have experience translating business requirements into data solutions, creating architecture artefacts and roadmaps, and working closely with technical teams on integration and ETL initiatives. Experience in consulting environments and Saudi Arabia projects is advantageous. Required Skills & Qualifications: Enterprise Data Architecture: Proven experience developing enterprise data models, reference models, architecture standards, and data roadmaps. Data Modelling: Strong hands-on expertise in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling across enterprise environments. Data Integration: Experience designing integration architecture and data flows across multiple systems and platforms. ETL & Data Engineering: Knowledge of ETL/ELT tools such as Informatica, DataStage, Talend, Azure Data Factory, or similar technologies. Data Governance & Metadata: Experience with data governance, metadata management, data lineage, and data quality frameworks. Agriculture, Water, Utilities, Environmental, or Sustainability sector exposure. Familiarity of the KSA market and regulatory landscape considered a plus. If you are interested and meet the above requirements, please share your updated CV, suitable candidates will be contacted for further discussion. Let op: vacaturefraude Helaas komt vacaturefraude steeds vaker voor. We waarschuwen je voor mogelijke misleiding: * Wij zullen nooit via WhatsApp of in een videogesprek vragen om jouw persoonlijke gegevens (zoals een kopie van je ID, bankgegevens of BSN). * Twijfel je over de echtheid van een vacature of contactpersoon? Neem dan altijd rechtstreeks contact met ons op via de officiële contactgegevens op onze website. Important: job fraud Unfortunately, job fraud is becoming more common. Beware of such scams: * We will never ask for personal information (such as a copy of your ID, bank details, or social security number) via WhatsApp or during a video call. * If you're unsure whether a vacancy or contact person is legitimate, please reach out to us directly using the official contact details on our website. Show more Show less