Architecture, Engineering & Platforms Leader

Overview

We are partnering with a global leader seeking a seasoned technology professional to spearhead architecture, engineering, and platform delivery for extensive Data & AI initiatives based in Qatar. This opportunity offers a comprehensive compensation package alongside family benefits and educational support for children.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture high-performing teams including architects, engineers, platform experts, and technical consultants.
• Promote and implement best engineering practices covering Kubernetes, cloud-native ecosystems, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), DevSecOps, and MLOps frameworks.
• Ensure technical excellence, maintain governance, and achieve successful outcomes in major client projects.
• Drive the technical strategy and operational deployment of large-scale Data & AI platforms, managing the lifecycle from design through production.
• Serve as the top technical authority for infrastructure, platform architecture, and engineering choices spanning various projects.
• Manage the design and rollout of scalable, secure, and resilient platforms across on-premise, hybrid cloud, and multi-cloud settings.
• Contribute to ongoing technical innovation and advancement of contemporary engineering capabilities.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in enterprise architecture, infrastructure or cloud platform engineering, data platforms, or AI technologies.
• At least 5 years in a leadership role in Data & AI, Platform Engineering, or a technical practice.
• Extensive practical experience in deploying enterprise platforms utilizing Kubernetes, cloud-native tools, DevSecOps, Infrastructure as Code, and MLOps.
• Strong proficiency with Oracle, Informatica, and current cloud-native data platform technologies.
• Experience managing solutions in on-premise, hybrid-cloud, and multi-cloud environments.
• Capability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and guide technical teams through complex transformation programs.
• Arabic language skills are preferred.

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be contacted directly. The position is located onsite in Doha, Qatar, open to applicants worldwide. A full compensation package, family benefits, and schooling support will be discussed during the selection process.