Senior Data Architect

IBM SINGAPORE PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Singapore Pte Ltd is seeking a skilled data architect to lead the creation of enterprise-grade data platforms. You will drive architecture design across on-prem and cloud environments while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

This role involves managing big data technologies and integrating open-source solutions, collaborating with business development for proposal design. Emphasis is placed on security and governance, particularly for clients in the public sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading data architecture for enterprise-grade platforms.
• Proficiency in hybrid cloud and AI journeys.
• Strong understanding of compliance regulations (e.g., PDPA).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end data architecture design across various environments.
• Define target-state architectures and phased migration roadmaps.
• Ensure compliance with security and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Data architecture design

Cloud platforms proficiency (AWS, Azure, GCP)

Open-source technologies (Spark, Kafka)

Governance and compliance expertise

AI/ML workload knowledge

Tools

Big Data platforms

Data ingestion and integration tools

Job description

A career in IBM Consulting is built on long-term client relationships and close collaboration worldwide. You'll work with leading companies across industries, helping them shape their hybrid cloud and AI journeys. With support from our strategic partners, robust IBM technology, and Red Hat, you'll have the tools to drive meaningful change and accelerate client impact. At IBM Consulting, curiosity fuels success. You'll be encouraged to challenge the norm, explore new ideas, and create innovative solutions that deliver real results. Our culture of growth and empathy focuses on your long-term career development while valuing your unique skills and experiences.

You will lead the architecture and design of enterprise‑grade data platforms, covering traditional data warehousing, modern lake / lakehouse patterns, and emerging AI/ML workloads. The role spans on‑prem Big Data platforms, open‑source ecosystems, and public cloud services, with a strong emphasis on security, governance, and compliance for Singapore public sector clients.

In addition, you will actively support business development activities, shaping technical narratives and solution designs during pursuits.

Key Responsibilities & Architecture & Technical Leadership

• Lead end‑to‑end data architecture design across on‑prem, hybrid, and cloud environments.
• Define target‑state architectures, reference architectures, and phased migration roadmaps.
• Provide architectural governance and technical leadership across multiple workstreams.

Data Platforms & Integration

• Architect scalable data lake, lakehouse, and warehouse solutions using a combination of: Public cloud platforms (e.g. Amazon Web Services, Azure, GCP) On‑prem Big Data platforms and MPP engines Open‑source technologies (Spark, Kafka, Trino/Presto, Iceberg/Delta/Hudi, Airflow, etc.)
• Design secure and resilient data ingestion, integration, and access patterns.

Governance, Security & Compliance

• Design architectures supporting data catalog, metadata, lineage, and data quality.
• Ensure compliance with Singapore public sector security and regulatory requirements (e.g. PDPA, IM8).
• Work closely with security, infrastructure, and compliance stakeholders.

AI / ML Enablement (Advantageous)

• Architect data platforms that support advanced analytics and AI/ML workloads.
• Collaborate with data science teams on feature engineering, training pipelines, and model deployment considerations.
• Incorporate responsible AI, governance, and operational readiness into platform designs.

Proposals, Pre‑Sales & Client Presentations

• Contribute to and lead technical sections of proposals, including: Solution architecture Technical approach and delivery methodology Assumptions, risks, and dependencies

• Develop clear, compelling architecture diagrams, solution narratives, and value propositions.
• Present solutions confidently to client stakeholders, including senior IT and business leaders.
• Support client workshops, solutioning sessions, and technical deep dives during pursuits.