Senior Data Architect

About This Job

Meezan Bank Limited is looking for an experienced Senior Data Architect to join its Data Analytics - Finance Department at the Head Office in Karachi. The vacancy was posted on the bank's careers portal on 25 September 2026 and reflects the bank's continued investment in its enterprise data platform, with this senior role expected to define the long-term architecture behind the bank's data warehouses, lakes, and integration systems.

The bank is seeking candidates with at least a bachelor's degree, preferably a master's, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering, or Software Engineering from an HEC-recognized institution, with Islamic finance knowledge counted as an advantage. On experience, applicants should bring 8 to 12 years in data architecture and engineering overall, including 3 to 5 years of hands-on work with IBM Db2/Db2W and large-scale data transformation or modernization projects, along with a track record of leading technical teams and vendors, ideally within banking or financial services. The role is open to both genders and all domiciles, with no age limit stated in the advertisement. Key responsibilities include setting the bank's enterprise data architecture and standards, leading Big Data transformation and legacy-migration initiatives, safeguarding Db2W performance and data governance, and steering technology evaluation and architecture governance across the data function.

Candidates can apply by visiting Meezan Bank's careers page (meezanbank.com/careers) and following the "Explore Current Opportunities" link through to the bank's Oracle Cloud recruitment portal, where this Senior Data Architect posting can be searched and applied to directly. No application fee is charged. The posting closes on 21 October 2026, and senior data professionals from the banking or financial-services sector are encouraged to apply before then.

Job Information

Commission / Board

Meezan Bank

Place of posting

Head Office, Karachi

City

Karachi

Postal Code

74000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Salary / BPS

Negotiable

Advt. date

25 September 2026

Last date

21 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum Bachelor's degree, preferably Master's degree, in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Engineering or Software Engineering from an HEC-recognized institute/university. Qualification in Islamic Finance will be an added advantage.
• Experience: 8-12 years of experience in data architecture and engineering, with 3-5 years of hands-on expertise in IBM Db2/Db2W, large-scale data transformation and modernization, along with proven leadership of technical teams and vendors, preferably in banking or financial services.

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published25 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply21 October 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the Meezan Bank careers portal at meezanbank.com/careers and select "Explore Current Opportunities", which opens the Bank's Oracle Cloud recruitment site.
2. Search for the "Senior Data Architect" posting under the Data Analytics - Finance Department.
3. Create a candidate profile or sign in, then submit your application with your CV before the closing date of October 21, 2026.

Additional Details

Skills Required

Expertise in IBM Db2 Warehouse (Db2W) and data platforms. Strong knowledge of data warehousing, modelling, ETL/ELT, and SQL. Experience with Big Data, data lakes/lakehouses, and data engineering. Strong understanding of data governance, security, privacy, and banking data.

Key Responsibilities

Defining and maintaining enterprise data architecture, standards, and target-state architecture across data warehouses, lakes/lakehouses, and integration platforms. Leading Big Data transformation, data modernization, legacy migration, and scalable ETL/ELT initiatives. Ensuring Db2W performance, data governance, security, data quality, compliance, and reliability of analytical and reporting platforms. Leading technical teams and vendors while driving technology evaluation, architecture governance, automation, cost optimization, and operational resilience.

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