Data Architect- AI & Data Science Center

Job Purpose

Lead the design, governance, and optimization of scalable, secure data architecture enabling AI, big data , and smart city initiatives across RTA.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and manage enterprise data platforms (AI, GIS, big data)
• Build and optimize ETL/ELT pipelines using NiFi, Airflow, Informatica
• Implement data lakes/lakehouses for structured/unstructured data
• Integrate data across clouds (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premise
• Enable AI/ML workflows with reliable data pipelines
• Define data governance , metadata , and data quality standards
• Collaborate across data science , engineering , and governance teams
• Ensure compliance with UAE data privacy and security laws
• Lead data migration , modernization , and AI readiness

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science / IT / Engineering (Relevant field)

Experience:

• 11+ years in data architecture , platform engineering , or AI systems
• Proven delivery in enterprise data projects and hybrid/agile setups

Technical Skills:

• Databases: SQL / NoSQL (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Neo4j)
• Cloud & Big Data: AWS, Azure, GCP, Spark, Hadoop
• Programming: Python, R | AI tools: TensorFlow, PyTorch
• Visualization: Power BI, Qlik, Microsoft Fabric
• Security: Data encryption, access control, tokenization
• DevOps: Docker, Kubernetes | Bonus: LLMs, Vector DBs

Join RTA and drive intelligent data transformation.

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