Senior Data & AI Architect

About the role

We are looking for a Senior Data & AI Architect to lead the design and governance of enterprise‑scale data platforms for a banking/financial services organization in Qatar. The role will shape data architecture, integration and AI/ML data ecosystems while ensuring compliance with governance and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

• Define and implement enterprise data architecture, data modeling and integration strategies across on‑premises, cloud and hybrid environments.
• Design modern data platforms including data warehouses, lakehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines.
• Establish data governance, data quality, metadata and lineage frameworks aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Guide AI/ML data ecosystems, responsible AI controls and technical governance.
• Collaborate with business, risk, compliance and technology stakeholders to deliver data solutions.

Required profile

• 12+ years of experience in data architecture, enterprise data management or data engineering, preferably in banking or financial services.
• Strong analytical and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Experience in Qatar or GCC banking environment is highly desirable.
• Relevant certifications such as TOGAF, DAMA, CDMP or cloud architecture certifications.

Required skills

• Data Architecture, Enterprise Data Management, Data Engineering
• Data Modeling, Data Integration, Data Governance, Data Quality, Metadata Management
• Modern data platforms, Data Warehouses, Lakehouses, ETL/ELT frameworks, Analytics ecosystems
• AI/ML data ecosystems, Responsible AI principles
• On‑premises, Cloud and Hybrid environment design