Sr. Data Architect

Islamabad
Permanent
Full-time

10 days ago

Application deadline 8th September 2025Position Title: Sr. Data ArchitectReporting to: Director Automation HubJob Group: 4Location: IslamabadDivision: Telenor Shared ServicesDepartment: Automation HubUnit: Finance and Procurement ServicesWhy you should join Telenor Shared Services PakistanAt Telenor Shared Services Pakistan, we give you the opportunity to become a skilled professional in your field. We can help you to realize your dreams in an environment of diversity, inclusivity, and openness.About Telenor Shared Services PakistanTelenor Shared Services Pakistan delivers transactional business services in the areas of Finance & Accounting and IT building on cutting edge data and AI technologies. Together with Telenor Shared Services Norway it delivers efficient business support to Telenor employees to make their work easier.Position RelatedWe are looking for a highly experienced and visionary Data Architect to help in the design, development, and optimization of enterprise-wide data architecture solutions. You will play a critical role in building scalable, secure, and high-performance data systems that empower innovation and business growth across Telenor Shared Services.GoalsImplement required data architecture for larger Data platform to support decision-making and innovationEstablish a unified data vision across departments and systemsPromote data-driven culture by enabling access to high-quality, trusted dataYour Typical day at work

Lead the end-to-end design of data architecture across diverse platforms and business domains to build data products with focus on Data Mesh Architecture
Develop enterprise data models, data flow diagrams, and conceptual/logical/physical data designs.
Architect and implement data integration, transformation, and migration solutions.
Collaborate with engineering, analytics, and business teams to define and implement strategic data roadmaps.
Ensure security, compliance, and governance across all data assets.
Drive adoption of modern data platforms including cloud data warehouses, lakes, and real-time processing systems.
Provide architectural guidance for data lake, data warehouse, and MDM implementations.
Maintain documentation of data architecture, standards, and best practices.

Note: Above goals and job descriptions are indicative and subject to changeEligibility CriteriaExperience and Qualification:

Master’s degree in Data Science, Data Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or enterprise data solutions.
Proven hands-on experience with all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP, Oracle).
Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL/ELT, big data technologies, and real-time processing.
Deep familiarity with modern tools like Snowflake, Databricks, Apache Spark, Kafka, etc.
Strong knowledge of data security, privacy, and governance frameworks.

Functional Skills / Knowledge Areas

Certifications in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud data tracks are a strong plus.
Experience in telco, finance, or large-scale enterprise environments.
Leadership in cloud migration or greenfield data platform initiatives.

Potential Career Path

Evolving into Enterprise Data Architect
Opportunities in cloud / Security architecture etc;.

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