Data Architect

• Location: Canberra
• Type: Contract
• Job #17869

About the role

A high-profile federal government transformation program is seeking a seasoned Data Architect to shape and lead the end-to-end data architecture for a suite of new cloud-hosted applications. This role is part of a broader digital reform initiative aimed at delivering enhanced regulatory capability and transparency within the electoral framework.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring data is structured, integrated, governed, and accessible across projects and environments. This is an excellent opportunity to influence the strategic direction of a mission-critical program, while working in a collaborative and outcomes-focused team environment.
 

Key responsibilities

• Define and maintain the program’s overarching data architecture, including data domains, models, standards, and governance structures
• Develop and document logical and physical data models to support both application-specific and shared data requirements
• Collaborate with developers, analysts, solution architects, and integration specialists to ensure consistent and efficient use of data structures and services
• Design integration patterns between new cloud-based systems and legacy/on-premise platforms using APIs, event-driven models, or data pipelines
• Guide and implement data governance practices, including metadata management, master data management, and privacy considerations
• Act as a data architecture subject matter expert and mentor to multidisciplinary teams
• Lead performance optimisation efforts and manage data lifecycle strategies across the program
• Support cross-program data alignment, reuse, and secure sharing mechanisms

Highly desirable criteria

• Strong expertise in cloud-native data services including Azure SQL, Cosmos DB, Azure Data Factory, and Synapse Analytics
• Familiarity with key data architecture concerns such as identity and access management (IAM), data lineage, data protection, and compliance
• Proficiency in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling
• Experience with RESTful APIs, message queues, and ETL/ELT integration patterns

Desirable criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• Certification in cloud architecture or data engineering (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate)
• Experience working in agile delivery environments and within multidisciplinary product teams

Contact details

For a confidential chat, please contact Raisa on 0437 318 208 or via email at raisa@exclaim-it.com.au and we would be more than happy to provide you with additional information and assist in the application process.