Data Architect

Hays · Northern Suburbs Sydney NSW · Full time
Posted 9d ago

Data Architect

KEY POINTS WE FOUND
  • Design and support enterprise data architecture, modelling, governance and modernisation for a major government transformation programme.
  • Contribute to data migration, reconciliation, ETL/ELT pipelines, data quality controls and modern data platform delivery.
  • Work with stakeholders in a hybrid Sydney contract role; Australian citizenship and active Baseline Clearance are required.

Seeking Data Architects, Data Engineers for Sydney hybrid contracts. Australian Citizen Baseline Clearance.

Your new companyA major Australian government transformation programme is undertaking large-scale registry modernisation, data governance, and legacy platform migration initiatives. The program focuses on data quality, Director ID linking, customer management, reconciliation, and modern data platform capabilities to support critical business services. Multiple opportunities are available across Data Architecture, Data Engineering, and DataOps disciplines.
Your new roleAs a Data Architect, Data Engineer/Data Analyst, or Data Enabler (DataOps Engineer), you will play a key role in designing, migrating, governing, and enabling enterprise-scale data solutions. Responsibilities may include defining target-state architectures, building migration and reconciliation frameworks, developing ETL/ELT pipelines, implementing Databricks and Spark solutions, automating testing and deployment processes, and establishing robust monitoring and data quality controls. You will work closely with stakeholders to modernise legacy data environments and support sustainable delivery outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed

  • Australian Citizenship and an active Baseline Clearance.
  • Strong experience in one or more of the following:
    • Enterprise Data Architecture and Data Modelling
    • Data Migration, Data Governance, Lineage and Reconciliation
    • SQL, ETL/ELT, Data Engineering and Analytics
    • DataOps, CI/CD, Automation and Observability
  • Experience with Databricks, Spark, Python, Lakehouse Architecture, or Azure DevOps.
  • Exposure to legacy systems, mainframe/ADABAS environments, source-to-target mapping, and data quality frameworks will be highly regarded.
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills.

What you'll get in return

  • High-profile transformation program experience.
  • Competitive daily rate contract opportunities.
  • Sydney-based hybrid working environment.
  • Exposure to modern cloud and data technologies.
  • Opportunity to contribute to strategic government data initiatives.
  • Collaborative and outcome-focused project teams.

What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call me now - +61 2 8226 9898If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.#3026653

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Skills

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AdabasApache sparkAzure devopsCi/cdData analyticsData engineeringData governanceData lineageData migrationData modellingData qualityData reconciliationDatabricksDataopsEltEnterprise data architectureEtlLakehouse architectureLegacy system modernisationMainframeObservabilityProblem solvingPythonSource-to-target mappingSqlStakeholder engagementTest automation

Licenses & certifications

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Australian government baseline security clearance

Perks & benefits

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Collaborative project teamsExposure to modern cloud and data technologiesHigh-profile transformation programme experienceHybrid workingOpportunity to contribute to strategic government initiatives