Lead Data Architect

PEOPLE PROFILERS (SERVICES) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Singapore is seeking a Data Architecture & Platform Leader. This role involves leading the architecture and implementation of a regional data platform using Azure and Databricks, engaging with stakeholders, and promoting data-driven practices across the organization. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience in data architecture, with strong technical expertise in Azure data services and Databricks. Excellent communication skills are essential for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proven technical expertise in Azure data services and Databricks.
• Strong experience designing large-scale, cloud-native data platforms and pipelines.
• Deep understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture and implementation of the Regional Data Platform on Azure and Databricks.
• Engage with stakeholders and represent the APAC Data function.
• Promote a data-driven culture across the organization.
• Continuously monitor the evolving data technology landscape.

Skills

Data architecture

Data engineering

Excellent communication skills

Experience with Azure data services

Experience with Databricks

Education

Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Azure Synapse

ADLS

Purview

Delta Lake

Spark

Unity Catalog

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Data Architecture & Platform Leadership

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of the Regional Data Platform on Azure and Databricks.
• Define and maintain architecture blueprints, standards, and best practices to ensure scalability, security, and performance.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of data platform projects.

Stakeholder & Governance Engagement

• Represent the APAC Data function in the Regional Architecture Council, presenting data priorities and contributing to enterprise-wide architectural standards.
• Collaborate closely with the Enterprise Architecture team to ensure alignment with the bank’s global architecture principles and regulatory obligations.
• Partner with APAC country teams, head office, and project teams to drive coordinated and efficient execution of regional initiatives.

Business Engagement & Data Evangelism

• Act as the subject matter expert (SME)for data, advising business stakeholders on the strategic use of data to drive value creation.
• Promote a data-driven culture across the organization, enabling adoption of modern data practices andpositioning data as a key enterprise asset.

Technology Horizon Scanning

• Continuously monitor the evolving data technology landscape to identify emerging trends, tools, and best practices.
• Evaluate new data solutions for potential adoption within the bank, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with leading data technology vendors and ecosystem partners.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• At least 15 years of experiencein data architecture, data engineering, or related disciplines.
• Proven technical expertise in Azure data services(Data Factory, Synapse, ADLS, Purview, etc.) and Databricks(Delta Lake, Spark, Unity Catalog).
• Strong experience designing large-scale, cloud-native data platforms and pipelines.
• Deep understanding of data governance, security, and regulatory compliance in the financial sector.
• Demonstrated ability to lead multi-country or regional data transformation programs.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage both senior technical and business stakeholders.
• Experience in the banking or financial services industry.
• Familiarity with modern data tooling (e.g., real-time streaming, ML Ops platforms, metadata management tools).
• Strategic mindset with the ability to influence and shape long-term data architecture direction.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Interested applicants kindly click on apply now or send your updated resume [e-mail]

Berlyn Lum Miao Yu

Registration Number: R1766577

EA License Number: 02C4944

People Profilers Pte Ltd, 20 Cecil St, #08-09, PLUS Building, Singapore 049705

http://www.peopleprofilers.com