Data Architect

Company Description
We reduce complexity and cost by delivering enterprise-grade data and AI platforms and solutions with minimal overhead – enabling smarter operations and insights without the cost and burden of fragmented systems.

We help organisations understand, govern and protect their data through transparency on where it lives, how it's used. We help them manage privacy, security and regulatory obligations – through tools that improve visibility on data assets, track lineage, enable data classification, policy enforcement and responsible data sharing.

Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Data Platform Architect with deep expertise in the Microsoft cloud technology stack to join our professional services team. This role involves designing, building, and delivering scalable, secure, and high-performing data platforms for our clients using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, and other modern data technologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in data platform architecture, solution design, and client delivery.

Your Opportunity
As a member of our Technology, Applications & Systems Integration team, the Data Platform Architect will

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of enterprise data platforms for clients using Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Azure Data Services, and related technologies.
• Develop end-to-end data solutions, including data ingestion, transformation, storage, and visualization layers.
• Collaborate with clients to gather requirements, assess current data environments, and define data strategies and roadmaps.
• Ensure solutions align with industry best practices, security standards, and compliance requirements.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to development teams and junior architects.
• Create and deliver architectural documentation, design patterns, and technical artifacts.
• Support the development of data governance frameworks and strategies for data quality, lineage, and access management.
• Drive performance optimization, scalability, and reliability in data platform architectures.
• Engage in pre-sales activities, contributing to solution proposals, effort estimation, and technical presentations.

How Are You Extraordinary

• You have excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• You are able to manage multiple programs for work simultaneously and have commercial experience with proposing new services and solutions
• You also have a demonstrated ability to lead technical workshops and engage with both technical and business audiences.
• You have strong problem-solving and analytical skill and an ability to produce high-quality documentation including written and diagrammatic for proposals, presentations and project artefacts.
• You are a collaborative team player with a consulting mindset.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualifications in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar considered favourably
• Extensive experience designing and implementing data platforms on the Microsoft cloud stack (Azure Synapse Analytics, Microsoft Fabric, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Azure Data Factory, Azure SQL, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong expertise in data architecture patterns, including data lakes, data warehouses, lakehouses, and real-time data processing.
• Proficiency in modern data engineering tools and techniques, including ELT/ETL, data pipelines, and orchestration tools.
• Solid understanding of data modelling, data governance, and data security best practices.
• Experience working in a systems integrator or professional services environment, delivering client-facing solutions.
• Strong proficiency in programming and scripting languages like SQL, Python, and Spark.
• Microsoft certifications (e.g., Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Data Engineer Associate) are highly desirable.

Additional Information
KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back. You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work. We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey, information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application, please contact the Talent Attraction Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.