About the Job:
The Solutions Architect will develop and lead comprehensive solution designs for data analytics platforms, driving innovation and ensuring optimal performance. The role involves guiding technical teams in creating secure, scalable, and cost-effective systems tailored to data-intensive business needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with business stakeholders to gather and refine solution requirements.
- Design end-to-end architectures for data platforms and integrations focusing on scalability, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Define technology stacks, frameworks, and tools to support solutions that meet both functional and non-functional requirements.
- Create detailed architecture blueprints including system diagrams, data flows, and integration points.
- Manage risk assessments and recommend mitigation strategies for potential technical challenges.
- Establish and enforce security, compliance, and data governance policies.
- Provide guidance on performance analysis and capacity planning.
- Act as a technical advisor to stakeholders, presenting solutions and justifying design decisions.
- Drive innovation by researching and integrating emerging technologies and analytics tools.
- Collaborate with external vendors to evaluate and integrate third-party data tools.
Experience and Qualifications:
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Essential:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Analytics, or a related field.
- Experience: Over 10 years in solution architecture focused on data analytics, system design, or data engineering.
- Proven experience in designing and implementing enterprise-level solutions for analytics platforms.
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Technical Skills:
- Expertise in Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana), Neo4j, and Splunk.
- Proficiency in graph databases, full-text search engines, and advanced data visualization techniques.
- Knowledge of DevOps concepts, relational and NoSQL databases, and data pipeline strategies.
- Familiarity with distributed systems geared toward data analytics.
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Preferred:
- Master's degree in a technical field or Business Administration.
- Relevant certifications (Elastic Certified Engineer, Neo4j Certified Professional, or Splunk Architect).
- Experience in managing cross-functional teams and delivering technical workshops.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team collaboration skills.
- Strategic thinking and analytical problem-solving capabilities.
- Adaptability to evolving business and technical needs.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Language Requirements:
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