Data Architect

Zone IT Solutions; Sydney; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Zone IT Solutions Pty Ltd is seeking a senior data architect to define and implement data architecture, governance, and platforms in line with our technology strategy.

You will design data modelling, data platforms, and data capabilities, lead architecture workshops with stakeholders, and drive scalable, reusable data solutions across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional experience in data/solution architecture & data engineering.
• Experience building data warehouses in big data solutions (e.g. Redshift, Teradata).
• Experience with data governance tools and data streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka/Kinesis).
• Familiarity with Terraform and Data Mesh concepts.

Responsibilities

• Define and design data modelling, architecture, strategy, governance and capabilities roadmap.
• Create and evolve data technology roadmap to align with business needs.
• Lead architecture workshops with senior stakeholders and initiative owners.
• Ensure data solutions are reusable, scalable and aligned with best practices.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Data modelling

Big data

Education

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field

Tools

Glue

EMR

Spark

DBT

Job description

We are seeking someone with the passion for understanding and leveraging data, with the attitude and behaviour to deliver on commitments and take ownership of data products when required.

We are seeking someone with the passion for understanding and leveraging data, with the attitude and behaviour to deliver on commitments and take ownership of data products when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design the overall data modelling design, data architecture, strategy, data governance and data capabilities roadmap that are consistent with our technology direction.
• Define and design the data platforms, tools and governing process
• Create, maintain and communicate go-forward strategies for business intelligence capabilities and tools.
• Responsible and accountable for producing the data solution and data product architecture design ensuring that they are submitted and progress via the prescribed governance process through to approval (ARB) in a timely manner aligned with project prescribed timelines.
• Define and review data solutions for re-usability, scalability, synergy opportunities and alignment to defined best practice and guidelines
• Create and evolve data technology roadmap, to align with continuously evolving business needs.
• Help defining and improving best practices, guidelines, and integration with other enterprise solutions.
• Participates in planning, dependency identification, and management as well as estimation with Project Managers.
• Leads Work Breakdown identification and workshops utilising Architecture designs as input
• Demonstrated grasp of Architecture techniques and ability to work effectively with senior business stakeholders and initiative owners.
• Act as Technology advisors on data to business leaders and strategic leaders on technology direction.

Key Experience, Skills, and Qualifications

Domain Expertise

• 10 years+ of professional experience in data/solution architecture & data engineering. Demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in designing and developing complex, high quality data modelling, data solutions and defining the best practices and governance guidelines.
• Strong experience and Skills in developing and maintaining data warehouses in big data solutions (e.g. Redshift, Teradata)
• Big data development experience using distributed compute Infra/frameworks (e.g., Glue, EMR, Spark, DBT)
• Experience with data catalogue and data governance tools.
• Experience with data streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka/Kinesis)
• Familiarity with operational orchestration platforms (e.g., Airflow, Dagster)
• Understanding of Data Mesh and Data Product concepts
• Telecommunication Industry experience
• Conceptual knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Exposure to machine learning, reporting, data sharing, data intensive application-oriented use cases
• Extensive experience in consulting with business stakeholders and other user groups to deliver both strategic and tactical information management solutions
• Experience working within matrix structures, with demonstrated ability to broker outcomes effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and peers.
• Experience on different delivery methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile)
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer programming or related field preferred

We specialize in Digital, ERP, and larger IT Services. We offer flexible, efficient and collaborative solutions to any organization that requires IT, experts. Our agile, agnostic, and flexible solutions will help you source the IT Expertise you need.

Zone IT Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and our recruitment process focuses on essential skills and abilities. We encourage applications from a diverse array of backgrounds, including individuals of various ethnicities, cultures, and linguistic backgrounds, as well as those with disabilities.