🚀 Job Opportunity: Data Architect - Canberra 🚀
Azooa, a digital innovator in the federal government space, is seeking a Data Architect to join our dynamic team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead cutting-edge data architecture initiatives and contribute to shaping the future of data management within the federal government. We are looking for an experienced professional who can work independently, lead complex projects, and align technology solutions with strategic goals.
Why Azooa?
- 🌟 High Conversion Rates: Azooa's leadership team comprises industry professionals with extensive experience in Federal government projects in senior capacities. This expertise ensures that the Azooa selection committee deeply understands the market, enabling them to effectively match candidates with suitable opportunities, thus ensuring high conversion rates.
- 🤝 Quality Representation: Quality representation is crucial at Azooa. Your resume and criteria are rigorously vetted by professionals who have dedicated years to federal government projects. This thorough vetting process guarantees that you are presented in the best possible manner, significantly boosting your prospects.
- 📝 Easy Process: Azooa streamlines the application process for you. Simply submit your resume via LinkedIn's Easy Apply, and we handle the rest. You can relax while we efficiently manage your submission, ensuring a smooth process from start to finish.
- 📍 Local Expertise: Azooa is based locally in the ACT, meaning no part of your hiring process is outsourced to overseas call centers or staff. Especially critical in the context of federal government roles, your privacy is treated with the highest regard, ensuring a secure and reliable experience throughout your application process.
Position Details
- Proposed Contract Period: 01 November 2024 – 31 October 2025 (with potential for a 12-month extension)
- Location: Canberra (Hybrid model, minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Key Responsibilities
- 🚀 Lead Data Architecture Initiatives: Establish and manage enterprise-wide data lakes, data warehouses, and related infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business operations and long-term strategy.
- 🛠 Develop Advanced Data Models: Lead data modelling and database design, integrating ETL processes and data pipelines for optimal data flow and accessibility.
- 📊 Drive Data Governance: Implement robust data governance frameworks, ensuring the proper management, security, and use of data across the agency.
- 🤝 Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior executives and leaders to identify data needs and develop strategies that enhance decision-making capabilities.
- 💡 Innovate with Emerging Technologies: Keep pace with emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, predictive analytics, data visualization, and unstructured data, advising on adoption and implementation.
- 📈 Analyze Business Needs: Work closely with business analysts and technical teams to provide expert advice on data warehousing approaches and data migration for systems replacement projects.
- 📚 Documentation and Compliance: Create comprehensive technical documentation, including architecture designs, workflows, and system specifications, while ensuring compliance with federal policies and industry best practices.
- 🛡 Ensure Data Security: Work collaboratively with the security and enterprise architecture teams to maintain high availability, automated failover, and disaster recovery for critical systems.
Primary Technologies
You will be working with cutting-edge technologies, including:
- Cloudera, Teradata, Apache, SAS, DB2, Qlik, SAP HANA, Tableau, Power BI, Informatica, and more.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and skills:
- 🎯 Extensive Leadership Experience: Proven track record in establishing data architecture for large-scale organizations, including experience with data lakes, warehouses, and related infrastructure.
- 🔧 Technical Proficiency: Strong expertise in data modeling, database design, ETL processes, and advanced data governance practices.
- 📈 Familiarity with Emerging Data Technologies: Knowledge of columnar and NoSQL databases, data streaming, and other emerging technologies.
- 🤝 Stakeholder Management: Demonstrated ability to collaborate with senior executives and guide decision-making processes through data-driven insights.
- 🛡 IT Security Expertise: Strong understanding of IT security principles, ensuring data integrity and protection across all platforms.
- 🎓 Relevant Educational Background: A degree in Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field is highly desirable.
- 🇦🇺 Government Experience: Knowledge of Australian Government data policies and procedures is an advantage.
- 📋 Strong Documentation Skills: Ability to create and maintain detailed technical documentation, ensuring clarity and compliance with best practices.
Key Capabilities for Success
To excel in this role, you will need:
- Data Governance: Expertise in establishing frameworks that ensure proper management and utilization of data.
- Database Modeling and Design: Experience with databases for analytical and reporting systems.
- Data Management & Transformation: Ability to work with complex data environments, from ingestion to transformation, to provide actionable insights.
- Advanced Communication & Leadership: Ability to influence and engage with stakeholders across all levels, both technical and non-technical.
- Technical Writing: Strong skills in producing detailed technical documentation, architectural designs, and system specifications.
- Project Management: Proven capability in managing high-impact projects while balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Mandatory Criteria
- 5 years of experience in a data warehousing environment, preferably within a large-scale organization.
Desirable Criteria
- A relevant degree in Information Technology, Data Science, or a related field.
- Familiarity with Australian Government data policies and procedures.
How to Apply
🌟 Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now via LinkedIn Easy Apply and join a fast-growing, forward-thinking company that is redefining digital solutions for the Federal Government.
📍 Location: Canberra
🗓 Start Date: November 2024
⏳ Contract Duration: 12 months, with the possibility of a 12-month extension