Job Description:
We are seeking a skilled Cloud Data Architect to contribute to a major digital transformation program. This is an exciting opportunity to join our organisation and contribute to shaping the future of data architecture.
Key Responsibilities:
* Design and maintain program-wide data architecture, including data domains, governance frameworks, and integration models.
* Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to gather data requirements and design scalable, secure solutions.
* Develop and document logical and physical data models for new cloud applications and shared services.
* Ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, cloud best practices, and compliance standards.
* Lead integration patterns using APIs, event-driven models, or data pipelines.
* Promote data consistency and reusability across projects and programs.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Data Architect on large-scale transformation or application development programs.
* Strong proficiency in conceptual, logical, and physical data modelling.
* Expertise with cloud data platforms such as Azure SQL, Azure Data Factory, Cosmos DB, and Synapse.
* Solid understanding of data governance, metadata, master data management, and data lineage.
* Excellent problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate in project-based environments.
* Experience working in Agile delivery teams.
* Strong communication skills with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent experience.
* Certifications in cloud architecture or data engineering (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate).
* Experience with integration architectures (REST APIs, ETL/ELT, message queues).
* Exposure to privacy frameworks, identity management, and security best practices.