Data Solution Architect

Data Solution Architect – Data Governance & Compliance

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.

• 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.

• 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
  .

• Informatica for ETL and data integration (Power Center, 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.

• 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.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Consulting and Information Technology

• Technology, Information and Media and Software Development