Senior Data Architect

1 month ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Neilson Financial Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Data Architect to lead our data engineering efforts and drive the design and implementation of our enterprise-wide data architecture strategy.

Job Description

This is a key leadership role within Neilson Financial Services, responsible for architecting and developing complex distributed systems that can scale across multiple regions and handle diverse data workloads.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in systems design, including handling complex data processing at scale, and experience with real-time data processing and streaming architectures.

You will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining Microsoft SQL Server databases, ensuring data is well-organized, accessible, and secure. Additionally, you will lead by example through hands-on development and implementation of advanced data processing frameworks that can be reused across multiple teams.

This role requires strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach, as well as excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, analysts, and business stakeholders.

You will also mentor and guide team members in technical best practices and architectural principles.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and implement the enterprise-wide data architecture strategy.
  • Architect and develop complex distributed systems.
  • Develop, manage, and optimize ETL processes using Azure Data Factory.
  • Design, build, and maintain Microsoft SQL Server databases.
  • Lead by example through hands-on development and implementation of advanced data processing frameworks.
  • Mentor and guide team members in technical best practices and architectural principles.
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • Expert-level proficiency in SQL and database optimization techniques.
  • Hands-on expertise in Azure services, particularly Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL Database, and Azure Analysis Services.
  • Deep practical experience with Data Warehousing using Kimball and STAR schema.
  • Strong coding abilities in at least one programming language (Python, Java, or C#).
  • Hands-on experience with distributed computing frameworks.
  • Practical experience implementing data streaming solutions.
  • Expert knowledge of performance tuning and optimization techniques.
Qualifications

To apply for this role, you should have:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field.
  • Significant, demonstrable hands-on data engineering experience, with at least 5 years in architectural roles preferably.
  • Proven experience as a Principal or Senior Data Engineer, with a focus on Microsoft SQL Server, Azure Data Factory, Power Automate and Power BI.
  • Demonstrated track record of designing and implementing large-scale distributed data systems.
  • Experience creating and implementing technical frameworks adopted by multiple teams.
  • Strong background in systems design, including handling complex data processing at scale.
  • Experience evaluating and implementing emerging technologies in production environments.
  • Leadership experience, with a focus on mentoring and coaching team members.
What We Offer

As a Senior Data Architect at Neilson Financial Services, you will enjoy:

  • A dynamic and innovative team driving real business impact.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a leadership role.
  • Collaborative culture and cross-functional engagement with various teams and stakeholders.
  • Competitive salary: $180,000 per year.

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