EL1 Data Architect

  • Australia
  • Sydney
  • Contract
  • AU$1000 - AU$1200 per day

EL1 Data Architect


Contract Duration: 12 Months
Location: NSW (Hybrid)
Hours: 37.5 per week
Clearance: Must be able to obtain Baseline
Citizenship: Australian citizens only

Role Overview

The EL1 Data Architect is a senior technical role responsible for leading a project stream within a data warehouse platform. The role provides thought leadership in data architecture, data modelling, design, integration, and end-to-end data delivery. It includes reviewing and approving data designs, guiding development teams, setting release standards, and ensuring high-quality, scalable, and performant data solutions.

The role also focuses on collaborating with key business areas to develop and implement consumable reports and analytics to address key risks and emerging trends.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide technical leadership to project delivery teams through design reviews, advising on best practices, and running technical workshops.

  • Review and refine the data delivery framework to enhance integration of new sources, improve performance, and accelerate development of new subject areas.

  • Establish peer review and data modelling release standards.

  • Deliver knowledge transfer sessions on best practices for development, data modelling, and release processes.

  • Own the technical implementation of new data from analysis to delivery.

  • Facilitate continuous improvement in delivery principles, coding standards, documentation, and team capability.

  • Prioritise work items and manage the work queue.

  • Analyse, understand, and size user requirements.

  • Provide guidance on Conceptual, Logical, and Physical data models; strong experience with tools such as Erwin.

  • Develop and maintain system and technical documentation.

  • Collaborate with data consumers, database developers, testers, and IT support teams.

Essential Criteria (must be addressed in 1-page pitch, 5000 characters)

  1. Data Warehousing Concepts: Deep understanding of Data Warehouse Architecture, Data Modelling Techniques, ELT/ETL Processes, and Slowly Changing Dimensions (SCD).

  2. Data Warehousing Technologies Expertise: Demonstrated experience in at least two of the following: Teradata, Redshift, Snowflake, Databricks.

  3. SQL Mastery: Deep knowledge of SQL concepts and practical application.

  4. Data Integration Tools: Proficiency with an ETL tool such as Talend, Informatica, or DBT.

Desirable Criteria

  1. Cloud platform experience: AWS, Azure, or GCP.

  2. Familiarity with data modelling tools such as Erwin or Enterprise Architect.

  3. Strong stakeholder management and soft skills.

  4. Ability to design for large-scale data volume, performance, throughput, and latency.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Australian citizenship is mandatory.

  • Must be able to obtain Baseline security clearance.

How to Apply

Candidates must provide a one-page pitch addressing all essential criteria. The pitch should clearly demonstrate relevant experience, skills, and outcomes aligned with the EL1 Data Architect role. Maximum 5000 characters.

Please submit both your resume and one-page pitch to:
📩 priya.gabriel@talentinternational.com

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