Data Architect (4 Months Contract ) Remote - Octopus by RTG

Role Overview

Data Architect (4 Months Contract), Remote role with Octopus by RTG at Robusta.

Role Purpose

Design, build, and optimize scalable data pipelines and enterprise-level data architecture. This is a hands-on technical leadership position focused on driving the architecture and delivery of high-quality data solutions supporting analytics, reporting, and AI/ML initiatives without people management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Architecture & Design

• Design and implement scalable, high-performance data pipelines for structured and unstructured data.
• Build and maintain enterprise-grade data architecture across cloud and on-prem environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Define and implement data modeling strategies (data warehouses, data lakes, real-time streaming).
• Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across data projects.

Data Quality & Governance

• Ensure data quality, governance, security, and compliance across all data assets.
• Integrate data from multiple sources and optimize data performance.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Perform complex data analysis and support reporting and analytics initiatives.

Tools & Best Practices

• Evaluate and recommend modern tools, frameworks, and best practices in data engineering.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in data engineering and data architecture in enterprise environments.
• Hands-on experience with Snowflake required.
• Strong experience with ETL/ELT pipelines, data lakes, and data warehouses.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with streaming technologies (Kafka, Spark Streaming, or similar).
• Strong understanding of data modeling, dimensional modeling, and schema design.
• Knowledge of data governance, security, and compliance.

Skills & Competencies

• Proficiency in SQL and at least one programming language (Python, Java, or Scala).
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 4 months.
• Location: Remote.
• Nice to have: Experience working in Middle East markets or familiarity with Saudi Arabia regulations.
• Nice to have: Exposure to AI/ML integration within data pipelines.
• Nice to have: Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, or GCP Data Engineering certifications).
• Nice to have: Experience with BI tools (Power BI, Tableau, Looker, or similar).