Data Solution Architect
Turing • Saudi Arabia
Education
Bachelor's
Type
Hourly
Listed
25d ago
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Job Title: Data Solution Architect
Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Employment Type: Full-time Joining Time: ASAPLanguage Requirement: Arabic (Fluent) | English (Professional)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Data Solution Architect to lead the design and delivery of compliant, scalable, and value-driven data solutions for governmental and semi-governmental entities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with KSA data regulations, particularly SDAIA frameworks, and has previously delivered compliance-focused data initiatives within the public sector. Strong exposure to Data Governance, Data Value Realization, and enterprise data platforms is highly preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Design end-to-end data architectures (data platforms, integration, analytics, and AI/ML readiness) aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure full compliance with SDAIA regulations, including PDPL, data classification, data sharing, and national data governance frameworks.
- Lead and contribute to data compliance projects for governmental entities, from assessment to implementation and audit readiness.
- Define and implement data governance models, including data ownership, stewardship, data quality, metadata management, and data lifecycle management.
- Drive Data Value Realization by linking data initiatives to measurable business and policy outcomes (KPIs, benefits tracking, and use-case prioritization).
- Architect and oversee enterprise data integration solutions, including batch and near-real-time pipelines.
- Design and govern data platforms and analytical layers to support reporting, dashboards, and advanced analytics.
- Collaborate with business, IT, legal, compliance, and leadership stakeholders to translate requirements into robust data solutions.
- Produce architectural artifacts such as target architectures, solution designs, roadmaps, standards, and policies.
- Support technology selection, integration, and best practices across on-prem, cloud, or hybrid environments.
- Mentor technical teams and contribute to architectural governance and standards.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or data solutions within large-scale or regulated environments.
- Proven experience working in KSA, with strong understanding of SDAIA regulations and national data frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience delivering data governance and compliance projects for governmental or highly regulated entities.
- Strong experience in Data Governance and Data Value Realization frameworks and practices.
- Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is mandatory; strong professional English required.
- Availability to work on-site in Riyadh.
Technical Skills (Mandatory)
- Informatica for ETL and data integration (PowerCenter, IDMC, or equivalent).
- Cloudera data platform for large-scale data processing and analytics.
- Denodo for data virtualization and logical data layer implementation.
- Power BI for enterprise reporting, dashboards, and data visualization.
- Strong understanding of data modeling (conceptual, logical, and physical).
- Experience with data quality, metadata management, and master/reference data concepts.
Preferred Skills & Certifications
- Experience with government-scale data platforms and interoperability initiatives.
- Exposure to advanced analytics or AI/ML enablement on enterprise data platforms.
- Certifications such as TOGAF, DAMA-CDMP, Informatica, Cloudera, or Power BI are a plus.
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in government environments.
What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on high-impact national and governmental data initiatives.
- Engagement with senior stakeholders and decision-makers across public-sector entities.
- Competitive compensation package aligned with experience and expertise.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or data solutions within large-scale or regulated environments.
- Proven experience working in KSA, with strong understanding of SDAIA regulations and national data frameworks.
- Demonstrated experience delivering data governance and compliance projects for governmental or highly regulated entities.
- Strong experience in Data Governance and Data Value Realization frameworks and practices.
- Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is mandatory; strong professional English required.
- Must be eligible to work in Saudi Arabia
How long hiring takes
Across the AI training platforms we refer candidates to, the median gap between referral and hire is about 30 days. It varies by platform and role, so treat it as a rough guide for this one.
Interview Prep
Sample questions for a Data Architect role, written in-house to help you prepare.
How do you approach designing a data model that needs to support both current reporting needs and future use cases you can't fully predict yet?
I design around the core entities and relationships that are stable regardless of specific reporting requirements, rather than modeling narrowly around today's exact reports, since a model too tightly coupled to current needs tends to require costly rework when new use cases emerge.
What's your process for deciding between a normalized and a denormalized data model for a given system?
I weigh the system's actual read versus write patterns and query performance requirements, using normalization where data integrity and update consistency matter most, and denormalization where read performance for specific known query patterns is the priority, rather than defaulting to one approach universally.
How do you design an architecture that can scale as data volume grows significantly without requiring a full redesign?
I identify the components most likely to become bottlenecks at higher volume, like a single database instance handling both transactional and analytical load, and design those with a clear scaling path from the start, rather than optimizing only for current volume and assuming scaling can be addressed later without disruption.
What's your approach to integrating data from multiple source systems that have inconsistent formats, definitions, or quality?
I establish clear transformation and validation rules at the integration layer rather than pushing inconsistency downstream to whoever consumes the data, and I flag data quality issues from the source explicitly rather than silently normalizing over problems that should actually be fixed at the source.
What to Expect
Looking at Turing Software Engineering listings we've tracked, contracts in this domain typically run about 8.4 weeks. Actual length varies by project, but this gives you a realistic baseline going in.
Based on 28 extracted Turing Software Engineering listings.
Eligible Languages
Fluent proficiency in Arabic or English
Why this role
This Data Solution Architect role is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, leading the design of compliant, scalable data solutions for governmental and semi-governmental entities. It requires hands-on experience with KSA data regulations, particularly SDAIA frameworks, and fluent Arabic alongside professional English.
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Turing calls it the Intelligent Talent Cloud. You build a profile and go through vetting (automated tests, an AI-powered interview, practical skill assessments), and once vetted, Turing's algorithm surfaces your profile directly to partner companies like Fortune 500s and top AI labs. You don't browse listings or bid on work; matches come to you.
How and when does Turing pay contractors?
Monthly, in USD, via Deel, Payoneer, or direct bank transfer. You're engaged as an independent contractor responsible for your own local taxes. Plan your cash flow around a monthly cycle if you're used to weekly payouts elsewhere.
What does task-based AI training work look like?
Practical, hands-on data work: recording short videos, categorizing images, rating text responses, or analyzing data. Tasks are designed to be short and distinct, typically 5 to 60 minutes each.
What does Software Engineering work look like for a Data Solution Architect?
Tasks here are scoped to Software Engineering, not generic labeling. As a Data Solution Architect, expect to draw on real domain judgment (evaluating outputs, correcting errors, or providing expert reasoning specific to Software Engineering) rather than following a one-size-fits-all rubric. If you don't have hands-on Software Engineering background, this is likely not the right listing to start with.
What specific skills does this listing call for?
Arabic and English are named directly in the listing. If you don't have hands-on experience with these, expect the screening process to test for them directly rather than accepting adjacent experience as a substitute.
How much does this specific role pay?
The listing doesn't state a rate. The $30–$65/hr shown here is our estimate from the role type and location (see /pay-methodology), so treat it as a rough guide and confirm the actual rate with the platform before committing time.
Do I need to be fluent in Arabic or English?
Yes. This role specifically requires Arabic or English proficiency, on top of the English most AI training work assumes by default. If Arabic is not a language you're fluent in, this is not the right role. Filter for your native language to find better-matched listings.
What happens when I click Apply on this listing?
You'll be taken to Turing's external site to complete your application there. This listing links through a referral, but the process is identical to applying directly; the link just routes you correctly. Create an account on their site and follow their onboarding steps.
Can I apply from outside Saudi Arabia?
This specific role is open only to people based in Saudi Arabia. If you are somewhere else, applying is unlikely to lead to an offer even if you pass the assessment, because the restriction is usually about where the work can legally be contracted rather than your skills. Read the full description for any tax-residency or right-to-work caveats before you apply.