Job Description

Project description

We are seeking a hands-on and visionary Data Architect to join the Data & AI team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in designing and implementing enterprise-grade data architectures leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Fabric Pipelines, and Notebooks, while driving data integration across enterprise applications.

Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Platform Design


Architect and implement enterprise data platforms leveraging Microsoft Fabric, Fabric Pipelines, Notebooks, and Power BI.


Define and maintain end-to-end data architecture blueprints, encompassing ingestion, transformation, storage, and consumption layers.


Establish data modelling standards, metadata management, and lineage tracking frameworks.


Design scalable data pipelines integrating diverse data sources and systems across the organization.


Enterprise & Application Integrations


Lead technical discussions for new data source onboarding and application integrations across business units and applications.


Collaborate with enterprise architects to define integration patterns using APIs, events, and microservices for seamless data exchange.


Ensure interoperability between AI Solutions, ERP, CRM, and bespoke enterprise applications.


Data Strategy & Governance


Contribute to defining data strategy roadmaps supporting digital transformation initiatives.


Manage data governance stream to enforce data quality, cataloging, and compliance frameworks.


Drive data standardization and harmonization across platforms to enable enterprise-wide analytics.


Implementation & Delivery


Translate business requirements into technical blueprints and lead solution design across engineering squads.


Oversee implementation of Fabric-based pipelines and notebooks, ensuring performance, scalability, and security.


Guide data engineers and analysts through technical mentoring, reviews, and architectural alignment.


Innovation & Enablement


Champion the adoption of modern data practices, automation, and self-service analytics enablement.


Drive PoCs and accelerators to integrate AI/ML-ready data architectures.


Continuously evaluate emerging technologies to future-proof the data ecosystem.

Skills

Must have


Education & Experience:


Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.


8-12 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data platform design.


Proven experience in Microsoft Fabric implementation, including Fabric Pipelines, Notebooks, and Power BI integration.


Strong command of SQL, PySpark, and Python for data transformation and orchestration.


Experience leading data source integrations and application data flow design discussions.


Familiarity with Azure Data Lake, Azure SQL, and data modeling (3NF, Dimensional, Data Vault).


Deep understanding of data governance, cataloguing, and data quality frameworks.


Prior exposure to enterprise-scale integrations involving ERP/CRM platforms (Oracle, Dynamics).


Nice to have


Soft Skills


Strong analytical and architectural problem-solving skills.


Excellent communication and ability to articulate complex data concepts to technical and business stakeholders.


Collaborative mindset, capable of working across multi-disciplinary teams.


Strategic thinker with an execution-driven attitude.


Preferred Certifications


Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate


Azure Data Engineer Associate or equivalent certifications

Other

Languages


English: C1 Advanced


Seniority


Lead



Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates


Req. VR-118739


Data Architecture


BCM Industry


04/11/2025


Req. VR-118739