Data and Solutions Architect

About the job

• Dynamic role to shape and uplift the future data landscape at Endeavour.
• Collaborate with the business units to build an industry leading data architecture integrating with internal and external application.
• Passionately work alongside a team of highly skilled Data Engineers and Data Intelligence Analysts to provide intime high quality reliable insight to Senior Executives shaping the future of Endeavours Growth.
• Job Location Corporate Drive Cannon Hill
• Hybrid working arrangements (3:2 Onsite and Remote)

Endeavour Foundation is one of Australias largest employers of people living with disability. Our people live and breathe our purpose every day with flexible working great perks and work/life balance. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where our employees can grow learn and do their best work.

Our purpose is simple: make possibility a reality. About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Data and solutions Architect with proven experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions. You will lead the development of data architecture across integration data lakes data warehousing analytics and governance ensuring our organisations data is structured secure and strategically aligned.

You will bridge business requirements and technical delivery providing architectural leadership clear strategy and hands-on design to support business intelligence operational analytics and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Enterprise Data Architecture: Develop and maintain enterprise-wide data architecture strategies ensuring scalability security availability and alignment with organisational goals.
• Solution Design: Lead the design of data platforms data integration with business application data warehouse / lakes BI/reporting systems and integration patterns (batch streaming APIs microservices etc).
• Data Modelling: Develop conceptual logical and physical models across structured semi-structured and unstructured datasets using industry-standard techniques (Bill Inmon Ralph Kimball Data Vault etc.).
• Governance & Standards: Define and enforce standards for data quality metadata management security privacy and regulatory compliance (DAMA OAIC APP TOGAF CMMI / DCAM ISO Standards).
• Cloud & Hybrid Architecture: Architect data solutions using Azure Snowflake Informatica and modern data stack including design for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
• Collaboration & Advisory: Partner with business stakeholders enterprise architects and delivery teams to translate business objectives into data-driven solutions.
• Lifecycle Management: Map current state architectures to future state; manage roadmaps for modernisation rationalisation and optimisation of data assets.
• Data Engineering Enablement: Guide the data engineering teams on best practices for CI/CD automation integration and use of modelling tools (DEVOPS VISIO ERWIN or equivalent).
• Performance & Optimisation: Review and evaluate architecture effectiveness scalability and performance recommending enhancements.
• Change Leadership: Promote and embed data strategy and culture across the organisation acting as a trusted advisor on data-driven decision-making.

We are looking for a Data and Solutions Architect who can demonstrate:

Experience & Skills

• Minimum 10 years experience in enterprise data architecture solution design and data management within non-profit industries or private / public organisations.
• Proven track record in architecting BI/reporting integration architectures and large-scale analytics platforms.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-native and hybrid solutions (Azure AWS Snowflake Informatica Databricks).
• Expertise in data modelling methodologies (Bill Inmon Ralph Kimball Data Vault 2.0 etc.) with practical use of Azure DevOps Visio or other enterprise modelling tools.
• Hands-on experience in data engineering concepts including pipelines CI/CD orchestration and DevOps integration.
• Deep understanding of data governance metadata data quality and master/reference data management.
• Experience in modern integration approaches (APIs event-driven design streaming technologies).
• Proven ability to work within Agile/Scrum delivery environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills with demonstrated ability to translate technical concepts into business value.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead in complex high-pressure environments.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology Mathematics Engineering or related discipline (essential).
• Postgraduate qualification (Masters in Data Science Information Systems or equivalent with IT/Data focus) is highly desirable for seniority.
• Architecture and Solutioning certification in Microsoft Azure Snowflake Informatica is highly desirable (not mandatory)

Benefits And Perks

• A great opportunity to work in a collaborative and supportive team that values quality accountability and delivering positive business impact.
• Exposure to modern tools platforms and data practices in a forward-thinking environment.
• Be trusted to lead your work and shape the organisations analytics capability and culture.
• A chance to contribute to shaping the organisations analytics capability and data culture.
• Recognition and rewards through our internal appreciation program.
• A workplace that supports collaboration continuous improvement and professional growth Salary Package up to $15900 of your annual salary tax free and additional $2650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Use your pre-tax income to purchase a new or used car saving on both the purchase price and running costs.
• Discounts on Corporate Private Health Insurance selected Kia vehicles and white goods at Harvey Norman. Discounted family gym memberships through Fitness Passport.
• Supportive induction and learning opportunities.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for primary carer.
• Free coaching and counselling through our Employee Assistance Program.