Lead Data Architect

Peoplebank; Canberra; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car leasing

Salary packaging

EAP

Next Job Program

Frequent pay runs

Job summary

Peoplebank seeks a Lead Data Architect to steer end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures for enterprise-scale government service delivery.

You will translate business needs into secure, scalable solutions, guide governance and design decisions, and manage risk across large programs while engaging senior stakeholders and delivery teams across multiple locations in ACT, QLD, VIC, SA and NSW.

Qualifications

• Experience in end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures.
• Ability to produce architecture models, documentation and artefacts.
• Hands-on capability across solution design, systems integration, migration.
• Experience with governance frameworks and architecture assurance.
• Ability to assess technology and develop architecture options.
• Strong risk management in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures.
• Translate requirements into secure, scalable solutions aligned to standards.
• Work with senior stakeholders to develop architecture options and artefacts.
• Guide governance decisions and manage technical risk across programs.
• Communicate architectural recommendations to governance forums.

Skills

Enterprise architecture

Data architecture

Solution integration

Architecture governance

Security clearance

Architecture tools

Communication to stakeholders

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

Tools

Azure

AWS

Job description

Role - Lead Data Architect

• Multiple locations - ACT, QLD, VIC , SA, NSW
• Competitive hourly rate
• Security clearance requirement

About the role

We are seeking experienced Lead Data Architects to support a complex, enterprise-scale government service delivery initiatives.

In this role, you will lead the design of end-to-end data, integration and ICT architectures, translating business and technical requirements into secure, scalable solutions aligned to enterprise standards and strategic direction.

You’ll work with senior stakeholders and delivery teams to develop architecture options and artefacts, guide governance and design decisions, and manage technical risk across large programs.

Required skills

• Strong experience in enterprise, solution, data and integration architecture (end-to-end design and governance)
• Proven ability to produce architecture models, documentation and reusable artefacts (patterns, standards, technical documentation)
• Hands-on capability across solution design, systems integration, migration and interoperability
• Experience providing architecture assurance, participating in design reviews, and working within technical governance frameworks
• Ability to perform technology assessment, capability gap analysis, and develop architecture options/recommendations
• Strong technical risk management skills and ability to resolve complex issues in ambiguous environments
• Experience using architecture tools/repositories and managing architecture artefacts effectively
• Ability to communicate architectural recommendations clearly to senior stakeholders and governance forums
• TOGAF / CISSP / Azure/ AWS certification preferred
• Baseline security clearance

Discover our exclusive contractor benefits at Peoplebank

• Peoplebank offers a suite of benefits for our direct contractors. Save with car leasing through Autopia and utilise salary packaging for superannuation and approved items.
• Benefit from PeopleSense Employee Assistance Program for emotional support.
• Seamlessly transition between contracts with our Next Job Program.
• Multiple pay runs a week
• Genuine contractor care - regular touch points with a dedicated account manage

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