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Lead Data Lakehouse Architect

DeepLight AIDubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
On-site Full-time

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Experience Level

Manager

Qualifications

Architectural Leadership: Oversee the design and implementation of Medallion Architecture for Lakehouse systems, driving architectural decisions through SAF/ARB forums and guiding all Data Factory squads on data initiatives. Iceberg Table Standards: Establish and enforce standards for Apache Iceberg tables, including partitioning strategies, schema evolution, time travel, snapshot retention, and table optimization schedules. Data Modeling & Standards: Create data modeling standards (e.g., dimensional modeling for Gold layer, SCD2, naming conventions, metadata management) and define lineage standards using OpenMetadata. Collaboration & Governance: Coordinate with platform teams on Iceberg-related tasks, collaborate with Data Quality leads to implement validation rules, and proactively manage escalations while communicating updates with senior stakeholders. Technical Leadership: Provide expert guidance and mentorship to Glue Data Engineers, ensuring best practices are followed throughout the architecture process.

About the job

DeepLight AI is a premier AI and data consultancy renowned for its expertise in deploying intelligent enterprise systems across diverse sectors, with a strong focus on financial services and banking. Our dedicated team merges profound knowledge in data science, statistical modeling, AI/ML technologies, workflow automation, and systems integration with an acute understanding of intricate business operations.

We are on the lookout for an innovative Data Architect to lead the strategic design of our most sophisticated enterprise Lakehouse implementations. In this high-impact consultancy role, you will take ownership of the Medallion Architecture roadmap, guiding high-level decision-making within SAF/ARB forums and establishing the gold standard for Apache Iceberg tables — encompassing partitioning strategies, schema evolution, and time travel. Your role will involve bridging the divide between abstract design and practical application, leading Data Factory squads, and mentoring AWS Glue Engineers to ensure adherence to global modeling and lineage standards.

Technical prowess is just part of the equation; we seek a master communicator who can engage and influence senior stakeholders effectively. You should be capable of compellingly presenting your architectural vision, adeptly managing complex escalations, and translating intricate metadata and lineage strategies into tangible business value. If you are a technical authority eager to shape the trajectory of large-scale transformations in financial services and establish reusable design patterns that set our firm apart, we invite you to lead our architectural practice.

About DeepLight AI

DeepLight AI is a leader in AI and data consultancy, excelling in the implementation of intelligent enterprise systems tailored for various industries, particularly in the financial sector. Our team combines technical excellence with a comprehensive understanding of business operations, aiming to deliver transformative solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.

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