Associate Data Architect

A Bachelor's or Higher Degree is the minimum entry required for the position

Key Responsibilities

• Define and design the overall data modelling design, data architecture, strategy, data governance and data capabilities roadmap that are consistent with our technology direction.
• Define and design the data platforms, tools and governing process
• Create, maintain and communicate go forward strategies for business intelligence capabilities and tools.
• Responsible and accountable for producing the data solution and data product architecture design ensuring that they are submitted and progress via the prescribed governance process through to approval (ARB) in a timely manner aligned with project prescribed timelines.
• Define and review data solutions for re usability, scalability, synergy opportunities and alignment to defined best practice and guidelines
• Create and evolve data technology roadmap, to align with continuously evolving business needs.
• Help defining and improving best practices, guidelines, and integration with other enterprise solutions.
• Participates in planning, dependency identification, and management as well as estimation with Project Managers.
• Leads Work Breakdown identification and workshops utilising Architecture designs as input
• Demonstrated grasp of Architecture techniques and ability to work effectively with senior business stakeholders and initiative owners.
• Act as Technology advisors on data to business leaders and strategic leaders on technology direction.

Key Experience, Skills, and Qualifications Domain Expertise

• 10 years+ of professional experience in data/solution architecture & data engineering. Demonstrating a high degree of proficiency in designing and developing complex, high quality data modelling, data solutions and defining the best practices and governance guidelines.
• Strong experience and Skills in developing and maintaining data warehouses in big data solutions (e.g. Redshift, Teradata)
• Experience with data catalogue and data governance tools.
• Experience with data streaming platforms (e.g., Kafka/Kinesis)
• Familiarity with operational orchestration platforms (e.g., Airflow, Dagster)
• Understanding of Data Mesh and Data Product concepts
• Telecommunication Industry experience
• Conceptual knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform)
• Exposure to machine learning, reporting, data sharing, data intensive application oriented use cases
• Extensive experience in consulting with business stakeholders and other user groups to deliver both strategic and tactical information management solutions
• Experience working within matrix structures, with demonstrated ability to broker outcomes effectively and collaboratively with colleagues and peers.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer programming or related field preferred

Individual Skills, Mindset & Behaviours

• Strong communication skills with ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a digestible way
• Ability to effortlessly switch gears from summary view for leadership to hands on discussion with practitioners
• Assertive, with the confidence to be voice of authority what is best for team
• High energy and passionate outlook to the role and can influence those around her/him
• Ability to build a sense of trust and rapport that creates a comfortable, respectful, and effective workplace