Senior Data Solution Architect

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Arab Emirates (UAE).

📋 Description

• Oversee the comprehensive architectural design, governance, and expansion of a modernized data lakehouse ecosystem for a key government initiative in the UAE.

• Develop architectural blueprints and design frameworks for intricate data ingestion pipelines using Talend Studio.

• Design enterprise-level data governance, cataloging, profiling, and metadata frameworks employing Talend Data Quality and Qlik Data Catalog.

• Create high-throughput, distributed transformation processes and low-latency analytical query layers utilizing Apache Spark, Impala, and Apache Iceberg.

• Deliver direct technical governance, establish architecture review standards, and provide mentorship for a team of mid-to-senior data engineers.

• Collaborate with delivery leads, client stakeholders, and solution partners to ensure pipeline designs comply with enterprise security, performance, and regulatory standards.

• Travel occasionally to the UAE as required to engage in milestone architecture sessions and executive stakeholder workshops.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 5+ years of proven experience in data engineering, data lakehouse/warehouse design, and enterprise data architecture at a Middle+/Senior level.

• Demonstrated architectural expertise with Talend Studio and Talend Data Quality for large-scale enterprise implementations.

• Hands-on experience with metadata management and data discovery tools, particularly Qlik Data Catalog.

• Strong practical knowledge of Apache Spark for distributed computing and Impala for interactive SQL query layers.

• Experience in designing or implementing modern table formats, specifically Apache Iceberg.

• Proficient in written and verbal English communication skills (B2+ level or higher).

• Comfortable presenting technical architectures to stakeholders.

• Possess a valid passport and readiness for occasional short-term travel to the United Arab Emirates.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible remote work options.

• Opportunities for occasional short-term travel to the United Arab Emirates for essential on-site client engagements, milestone architecture sessions, and executive stakeholder workshops.