Data Architecture and Engineering Section Head
Skills
About This Role
Location: Abu Dhabi
Duration: yearly renenwable contract
Role Summary
We are seeking a Data Architecture & Engineering Section Head to lead the enterprise data architecture, engineering, and platform capabilities.
This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical oversight , ensuring that data platforms, pipelines, and engineering standards deliver high-quality, secure, and governed data assets . The Section Head works closely with analytics, BI, product, and governance teams to align architecture and engineering with government priorities and enterprise standards
Key Responsibilities
Enterprise Data Architecture & Strategy
Data Engineering Leadership
Stakeholder & Vendor Management
Team Leadership & Capability Building
Experience
- 10–15+ years in data architecture, engineering, or platform delivery roles
- Proven experience leading enterprise-scale architecture and engineering teams
- Hands-on experience with cloud/on-premise data platforms, data warehouses, lakehouses, and pipelines
Technical Skills
- Expert in SQL, Python, Spark, or equivalent data engineering tools
- Deep understanding of data modeling, pipeline orchestration, ETL/ELT, and integration patterns
- Familiarity with metadata, lineage, data governance, and classification frameworks
- Knowledge of platform performance optimization, security, and scalability
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