Data Platform Architect

Your Opportunity 

The Data Platform Architect is responsible for the end-to-end architecture design standards and strategic evolution of the Databricks platform. The role ensures the platform is secure cost-efficient and fit for purpose to support: 

• Analytics and reporting; and 

• Data engineering; and  

• AI & Machine learning; and  

• Regulatory and industry (PCI-DSS) requirements 

Cuscal is evolving its strategic data platform on Databricks in AWS and is seeking a Data Platform Architect to establish best practice design and governance aligned with the Databricks Well Architected Framework.  

The role will lead the uplift of the current platform which was originally implemented for limited use cases by introducing enterprise grade architecture standards reviewing and formalising ingestion frameworks through the Architecture Working Group (AWG) implementing a fully realised Medallion Architecture ensuring correct workspace configuration and separation and embedding strong cost governance.  

Operating within the complexities of a payments organisation subject to PCI obligations and ASX listed compliance the Data Platform Architect will drive extensive consultation across business domains and corporate areas to ensure platform capabilities are scalable secure compliant and aligned with organisational needs.  

As the single point of accountability for the end-to-end technical architecture of the Databricks lakehouse the role will define guardrails create reusable patterns and guide delivery teams across solution design data modelling pipelines performance and AI or ML workloads.  

Working closely with the Data Platform Lead on strategy budgets and roadmap and with analytics engineers in delivery teams on implementation the Data Platform Architect will ensure that future migration of on-premise workloads into Databricks is controlled predictable and cost efficient ultimately enabling a centralised and reliable data platform for business insights and reporting. 

Qualifications :

What youll bring 

To succeed in this role youll have:

• 810 years handson experience designing building and operating Databricks platforms in production environments. 

• Proven experience serving as a platform architect or lead architect for largescale enterprise Databricks implementations within the financial services industry. 

• Demonstrated ownership of endtoend Databricks architecture including security governance data modelling and platform operationalisation. 

• Deep handson expertise with Databricks on AWS encompassing workspace architecture cluster configuration Delta Lake design platform governance and application of the Databricks WellArchitected Framework across security reliability performance efficiency cost optimisation and governance pillars. 

• Strong understanding of Databricks environmentisolation models accountlevel controls and multiworkspace governance approaches on AWS. 

• Proficiency in deploying and operating Databricks within AWS networking constructs including VPC architectures private endpoints dataplane and controlplane separation and secure connectivity patterns.

• Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse complex information identify trends and make informed decisions within the context of risk-management and risk reporting. 

• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex risk concepts to diverse audiences at all levels of seniority and understanding. 

• Project Management & Delivery Execution: Strong project management skills including planning execution and stakeholder management. 

• Pragmatic Problem-Solving: Proactive and solution-oriented approach to identifying and addressing risk issues. 

Certifications 

• TOGAF (Enterprise Architecture) 

• DAMA Certified Data Management Professional (CDMP) 

• Cloud certifications (Azure AWS GCP) 

• Data governance tools (e.g. Alation Collibra) 

Additional Information :

Why Cuscal 

At Cuscal youll find a strong successful company thats reimagining the future. And our team is right there at the heart of it all.   

Here youll deliver or support interesting ground-breaking work that has real impact - on Australias financial services sector and the millions of customers it serves. Youll innovate alongside skilled smart connected teams. And youll build an impressive fulfilling career that continues to grow.   

Youll also enjoy a range of benefits including: 

• Work in a hybrid model that supports your lifestyle and goals.

• We celebrate success: Our IGNITE program recognises individual and team achievements. 

• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical mental and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via Cuscal Advantage.

Join us and reimagine the future 

If this role excites you wed love to explore your potential and vision for the future. Screening and interviews may occur before the job ad closing date so dont wait - apply now. 

For further information about this role please contact   

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to an equitable diverse and socially inclusive work environment and a positive barrier-free recruitment process.  

We welcome applicants from an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage people living with a disability LGBTQIA and people from culturally diverse backgrounds to explore career opportunities with Cuscal.   

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time