Job Description

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Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced

AWS Data Architect

to design and implement scalable cloud-based data solutions to support enterprise-wide analytics and FP&A processes. This role is

based on-site in the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

. Candidates currently outside the UAE

must be flexible and willing to relocate

. Short-term travel across the region may be required for critical project milestones and team collaborations.

Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Experience:

8+ years

in Data Architecture, Data Engineering, or Cloud Architecture roles. Proven experience designing and deploying

AWS Data Lake / Lakehouse

architectures. Strong experience in enterprise-scale

data integration

and large data processing systems. Experience supporting FP&A, analytics, BI, or enterprise reporting environments is a plus.

Technical Proficiency:

Hands-on expertise with AWS services:

S3, Glue, Redshift, Lambda, Athena, EMR, Kinesis, Lake Formation

, and related tools. Strong programming skills in

Python

and

SQL

. Deep knowledge of

data modeling, schema design, warehousing concepts, and metadata management

. Experience with BI tools such as

Tableau, Power BI, or QuickSight

.

Soft Skills:

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities. Ability to work in a dynamic environment and adapt to evolving business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

AWS certifications such as

Solutions Architect

,

Data Analytics Specialty

, or

Database Specialty

. Familiarity with

Agile methodologies

and tools like Jira. Experience implementing advanced

data security and compliance

best practices.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Data Architecture:

Design and implement scalable

AWS Data Lake

and modern data architecture solutions for large-scale data management and analytics.

Data Integration:

Build and maintain robust

ETL/ELT pipelines

using AWS-native tools and modern data engineering frameworks. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and reliability across ingestion and transformation flows.

Support for FP&A & Analytics:

Develop data integration solutions to support FP&A, financial reporting, forecasting, and enterprise decision-making processes.

Cloud Infrastructure Management:

Optimize AWS environments for

performance, scalability, cost-efficiency, and automation

.

Data Governance & Security:

Implement and enforce best practices for

data governance, data cataloging, lineage, security, IAM, and compliance

across the Data Lake.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

Work closely with business analysts, data engineers, and analytics teams to deliver end-to-end data solutions aligned with business needs.

On-site Collaboration:

Participate in critical workshops, events, and team engagements as required within the UAE and across the region.

Why Join Us?

Opportunity to work on high-impact

AWS data architecture

initiatives. Attractive salary and benefits. On-site role in the UAE with exposure to international teams and strategic projects. Career growth in a technology-driven, highly collaborative environment.



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