Data Architect

We are looking for an experienced Data Architect for a permanent opportunity with a leading diversified business group in Dubai. This is an excellent opportunity to lead enterprise-wide data architecture, master data management and data governance initiatives as part of a large-scale digital transformation journey. Location: Dubai, UAE (On-site). Employment: Full-Time | Permanent. Experience: 10+ years in Data Management / Architecture, including 4+ years as a Data Architect. Key Technical Expertise: Enterprise Data Architecture: Data strategy, conceptual/logical/physical data modelling and canonical data models. Master Data Management: MDM frameworks, SAP MDG, golden records, data quality and governance. SAP & Salesforce: Data architecture, ERP/CRM transformation, migration and integration. Cloud Data Platforms: Azure Synapse, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Snowflake and Power BI. Data Integration: ETL/ELT, APIs, MuleSoft, CDC, data pipelines and orchestration. Data Governance: Microsoft Purview, Collibra, data lineage, data cataloguing and privacy compliance. What We're Looking For: 10+ years of relevant data experience with 4+ years in Data Architecture. Experience leading enterprise data architecture or data migration for large ERP/CRM implementations. Strong expertise in MDM, data modelling, data governance and cloud data platforms. Experience working with enterprise architecture, integration teams and business stakeholders. Background in Automotive, Retail, Real Estate, Manufacturing, Healthcare or diversified business groups is advantageous. Preferred Certifications: DAMA CDMP, TOGAF, Azure or AWS Data certifications.