Data Solution Architect

Job Title: Data Solution Architect

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Employment Type: Full-time

Joining Time: ASAP

Language Requirement: Arabic (Fluent) | English (Professional)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of compliant, scalable, and value-driven data solutions for governmental and semi-governmental entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with KSA data regulations, particularly SDAIA frameworks, and has previously delivered compliance-focused data initiatives within the public sector. Strong exposure to Data Governance, Data Value Realization, and enterprise data platforms is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end data architectures (data platforms, integration, analytics, and AI/ML readiness) aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

• Ensure full compliance with SDAIA regulations, including PDPL, data classification, data sharing, and national data governance frameworks.

• Lead and contribute to data compliance projects for governmental entities, from assessment to implementation and audit readiness.

• Define and implement data governance models, including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.

• Drive Data Value Realization by linking data initiatives to measurable business and policy outcomes (KPIs, benefits tracking, and use-case prioritization).

• Architect and oversee enterprise data integration solutions, including batch and near-real-time pipelines.

• Design and govern data platforms and analytical layers to support reporting, dashboards, and advanced analytics.

• Collaborate with business, IT, legal, compliance, and leadership stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions.

• Produce architectural artifacts such as target architectures, solution designs, roadmaps, standards, and policies.

• Support technology selection, integration, and best practices across on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments.

• Mentor technical teams and contribute to architectural governance and standards.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

• 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or data solutions within large-scale or regulated environments.

• Proven experience working in KSA, with strong understanding of SDAIA regulations and national data frameworks.

• Demonstrated experience delivering data governance and compliance projects for governmental or highly regulated entities.

• Strong experience in Data Governance and Data Value Realization frameworks and practices.

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is mandatory; strong professional English required.

• Availability to work on-site in Riyadh.

Technical Skills (Mandatory)

• Informatica for ETL and data integration (PowerCenter, IDMC, or equivalent).

• Cloudera data platform for large-scale data processing and analytics.

• Denodo for data virtualization and logical data layer implementation.

• Power BI for enterprise reporting, dashboards, and data visualization.

• Strong understanding of data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical).

• Experience with data quality, metadata management, and master/reference data concepts.

Preferred Skills & Certifications

• Experience with government-scale data platforms and interoperability initiatives.

• Exposure to advanced analytics or AI/ML enablement on enterprise data platforms.

• Certifications such as TOGAF, DAMA-CDMP, Informatica, Cloudera, or Power BI are a plus.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in government environments.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work on high-impact national and governmental data initiatives.

• Engagement with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across public-sector entities.

• Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise

About Ampstek

Ampstek is a global IT solutions partner serving clients across North America, Europe, APAC, LATAM, and MEA. We specialize in delivering talent and technology solutions for enterprise-level digital transformation, trading systems, data services, and regulatory compliance.

Contact:

Snehil Mishra

📧 snehil@ampstek.com

📞 Desk: 609-360-2673 Ext. 125

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