LEAD DATA & AI ARCHITECT
Summary
Lead Data & AI Architect defining enterprise data and AI architecture strategy, designing cloud/hybrid platforms, and establishing data governance standards for a management consultancy based in Riyadh.
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Lead Data & AI Architect to define and lead enterprise data and AI architecture initiatives, translating business requirements into scalable and secure technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Define enterprise Data & AI architecture, strategy, standards, and roadmap.
- Design data and AI platforms across cloud and hybrid environments.
- Define data flows, integration, APIs, ETL/ELT, and real-time data architectures.
- Assess AI readiness and design architectures for AI/ML, GenAI, LLM, and RAG use cases.
- Develop target-state and solution architectures aligned with business objectives.
- Establish and enforce data governance, security, quality, metadata, and lineage standards.
- Evaluate data, AI, and cloud technologies and recommend suitable solutions.
- Lead architecture workshops and collaborate with business, technology, cloud, security, and data teams.
- Provide technical leadership and guidance to architecture and delivery teams.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in Data Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, or Solution Architecture.
- Strong experience in enterprise data platforms, cloud, data integration, and AI architecture.
- Knowledge of Azure, AWS, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, Microsoft Fabric, or similar technologies.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML, Generative AI, LLM, RAG, and MLOps concepts.
- Strong knowledge of data governance, security, quality, and compliance.
- Excellent business analysis, stakeholder management, communication, and technical leadership skills.
Vertical
Technology