Lead Specialist, Engineering and Virtualization

About
The company, established in 1997, is one of the fastest-growing mining companies in the world and the largest multi-commodity mining and metals company in the Middle East. We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity for the position of Lead Specialist, Engineering and Virtualization. This role offers a chance to contribute to our ambitious growth and play a key part in shaping the future of mining in the Kingdom.

Location
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job ID
7710

Job Type
Full time

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Engineering, or related field.

Minimum Experience

• 7–10 years of experience in data engineering/integration with hands-on experience delivering virtualization or semantic layer solutions.
• Experience supporting production data access services with performance, security, and reliability requirements.

The company High-Performance Competencies

• Ownership & Accountability – Takes end-to-end ownership for delivery and outcomes.
• Collaboration – Works effectively across engineering, governance, and business teams.
• Execution Excellence – Delivers robust solutions with strong quality and reliability.
• Continuous Improvement – Improves performance, cost, and operability over time.
• Impact & Influence – Guides teams and vendors through technical leadership.

Skills

• Data virtualization concepts (abstraction, federation, semantic layers), query optimization, and caching strategies.
• Strong understanding of access governance, auditing, and security controls for data access services.
• Ability to design consumable data services aligned to enterprise definitions and models.
• Operational support, troubleshooting, and performance tuning for production data services.
• Stakeholder management with BI teams, application teams, and governance stakeholders.

Benefits

• Career Growth
• Competitive Salaries
• Comprehensive Package
• Inclusive Work Environment
• Work-Life Balance
• Employee wellness