Data Architect

Our Company

We help our consumers to imagine and create better places and spaces in which to live and work. DuluxGroup's origins date back to 1918, with its original heritage in decorative paint for Australian and New Zealand homes. Today, DuluxGroup is a leading marketer and manufacturer of premium branded products that protect, maintain and enhance the spaces and places in which we live and work. Our people and values are the key reason to our continued success – we now have over 8000 employees globally.

Our IT & Digital Enablement function is key to driving future growth and success. We have over 150 people across a range of specialist functions that ensures we continue to innovate and work effectively in all areas of the business.

Your Role

You will lead the design and implementation of scalable, secure, and high-performance data and AI solutions that drive innovation and business value. With a strong foundation in data architecture, machine learning, and emerging AI technologies, you'll play a key role in shaping our data and AI strategy. Your ability to engage and influence stakeholders will ensure technical solutions align with strategic goals, while your leadership will foster collaboration and excellence across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement end-to-end data and AI architectures including data lakes, warehouses, ML pipelines, and real-time analytics platforms.
• Define and enforce architectural standards, best practices, and governance across data and AI systems.
• Evaluate and select technologies for data ingestion, processing, storage, and AI model deployment.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate AI solutions into production environments and ensure data quality, lineage, security, and compliance.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and scientists.
• Architect scalable ML/AI solutions and guide development across predictive analytics, NLP, and computer vision use cases.
• Engage with stakeholders to translate strategic objectives into technical solutions and communicate complex concepts clearly to non-technical audiences.

Benefits

• Stay active anytime, anywhere through our partnership with Fitness Passport and get unlimited, discounted access for you and your family to a wide range of gyms and pools across Australia
• Enjoy comprehensive, holistic health and well-being support, including our Wellbeing Hub and full EAP support
• Let us cover the gap for you, employees with private health insurance extras cover can claim up to $1000 out of pocket gap costs annually
• Give back to the communities in which we live and work, with our "Community Action Day" and other programs
• Market leading Learning and Development initiatives and genuine career pathways to accelerate your growth
• 20 weeks paid parental leave (primary carers) and 2 weeks paid partner leave available from the first day you start working with us.
• Feel truly valued through our employee recognition programs
• Enjoy generous discounts on DuluxGroup products and through our corporate partnerships

Skills & Experience

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, IT, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in data architecture, AI, and industry exposure ideally in either a Retail or Manufacturing environment.
• Skilled in cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP), big data tools (e.g., Databricks), and ML frameworks.
• Certified in cloud architecture (e.g., Azure Data Engineer) with hands-on experience in MLOps, CI/CD, and Kubernetes.
• Strong knowledge of data modelling, warehousing, ETL/ELT processes, and data governance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

We Value Potential and Passion

At DuluxGroup, we believe that the right attitude and a willingness to learn can be just as important as meeting every requirement on a job description. If you're passionate about IT and excited about this role, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria. We value diverse experiences and perspectives, and we are committed to providing opportunities for growth and development.

Imagine a better place

At DuluxGroup, we believe in the power to 'Imagine a better place', and we want you to be a part of it

You'll work with over 50 iconic, trusted household brands with a 100+ year history, have the stability of working for a global company and your work will have a real impact. Join us and be part of our growth trajectory as we continue to expand our business globally and innovate in our industry.

At DuluxGroup, we foster a culture of inclusion, diversity, and flexibility. We care about your wellbeing, and we prioritise your safety in everything we do. You'll work alongside people who value your unique perspectives and contributions.

If you're ready to join a compassionate and collaborative workplace, your opportunity starts here.