Enterprise Data Architect - Octopus - Immediate hire - Remote

Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of **Robusta Technology Group , dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada . We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence ** by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.

Currently, we are hiring an Enterprise Data Architect for one of our** partner organizations in KSA ** on a** 1-year contract **, offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.

Main Responsibilities

Enterprise Data Architecture & Design

• Develop and maintain the **Enterprise Data Architecture blueprint **, covering all data layers (Landing Zone, Raw, Curated, Semantic, Sandbox).
• Define and manage **enterprise data models **(conceptual, logical, and physical).
• Design, implement, and expand the semantic layer to serve as the ** enterprise single source of truth (SSOT)**.
• Deliver **governed data marts , curated datasets for AI/ML pilots , and advanced data products **.

Governance & Compliance

• Establish and enforce **data governance standards **, including data lineage, metadata, and business glossary frameworks.
• Ensure full compliance with **Saudi data regulations **(PDPL, NDMO, SAMA/IA).
• Implement **role-based access controls , PII masking , and auditable security measures **.

Performance & Optimization

• Achieve measurable **BigQuery cost optimization **(partitioning, clustering, caching, etc.).
• Reduce reporting cycle time and **improve dashboard accuracy **.
• Integrate **unstructured and semi-structured data **(logs, documents, IoT) into governed data models.

Collaboration & Enablement

• Work closely with **Data Quality , Data Science , and RPA teams ** to support cross-functional initiatives.
• Conduct workshops and provide ** best-practice guidance** to internal teams.
• Mentor and support junior data analysts to build internal capabilities.
• Drive alignment on KPIs and definitions across business units for consistent reporting.

Innovation & Value Creation

• Enable data monetization by preparing reusable curated datasets and APIs.
• Contribute directly to business ROI through cost savings, improved insights, and faster data-driven decision-making.
• Deliver clear documentation, blueprints, and governance playbooks as part of the engagement.

Requirements

Main Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in **Computer Science , Data Engineering , Information Systems **, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in **Data Architecture , Data Science , or Business Analytics **(preferred).

Experience

• 4+ years of experience in ** Enterprise Data Architecture** and ** data modeling **.
• Proven record of delivering data marts and semantic layers at scale.
• Strong expertise with **cloud-native data platforms (preferably Google BigQuery **).
• Experience with **metadata/catalog tools , data lineage tracking , and governance frameworks **.
• Previous exposure to **Saudi data compliance projects **(PDPL, NDMO, SAMA/IA).
• Familiarity with **AI/ML platforms **(Vertex AI, SageMaker, etc.).
• Experience with data monetization strategies and ** API marketplaces **(preferred).
• Insurance or financial services domain experience (preferred).

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong understanding of **data classification , data security controls , and personal data protection **.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and ** cross-functional leadership** abilities.
• Effective mentoring and ** knowledge-transfer** capabilities.
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Certifications (Preferred)

• Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer
• DAMA CDMP
• TOGAF