Data & AI Architect

data and AI platforms. The role focuses on big data ecosystems, AI/ML infrastructure, and data integration solutions within the banking or financial services sector in Saudi Arabia. The candidate will play a key role in driving data transformation initiatives while ensuring security, scalability, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities:

Design and define enterprise-wide data and AI architecture for analytics and AI/ML workloads.

Architect and oversee data platforms using Azure Data Fabric, Informatica, and cloud-native services.

Design scalable and secure data lakes, AI pipelines, and data integration architectures.

Integrate Informatica services for ETL, data quality, and master data management.

Support AI enablement initiatives including analytics, machine learning, and advanced AI use cases.

Ensure data architecture compliance with SAMA, NCA, and Open Banking regulations.

Collaborate with data, engineering, and business teams to align architecture with business requirements.

Provide technical leadership and guidance for vendors and strategic data initiatives.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, or a related field.

10+ years of experience in data architecture, analytics, or AI-related roles.

Minimum 5 years of experience within banking or financial services in Saudi Arabia.

Strong experience with Azure data services and Informatica platforms.

Good understanding of AI/ML lifecycle and data governance principles.

Proficiency in data technologies such as Python, Spark, and SQL.

Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.