
Data Architect
2 weeks ago
At TL Consulting, we simplify modern complexity with advanced, sustainable engineering. As a proudly Australian-owned consultancy with over 15 years of experience, we empower businesses to innovate and achieve measurable outcomes through scalable, cloud-native solutions. Our 50+ consultants operate across key sectors including banking, financial services & insurance (BFSI), government, retail, education, and entertainment. This cross-industry expertise allows us to deliver customer-centric solutions that combine deep technical capability with a clear understanding of each client's strategic vision. Our approach leverages proven, scalable blueprints tailored to your business direction—enabling accelerated outcomes, maximized ROI, and sustainable long-term adoption.
We maintain strategic partnerships with organizations that share our vision for a cloud-native future. Through our collaborations with Microsoft, GitHub, and Databricks, we ensure our capabilities stay aligned with evolving best practices. These partnerships also provide access to innovation programs, co-funding opportunities, and dedicated support—helping us accelerate time-to-value for our clients.
About the role
We are seeking an experienced Microsoft Fabric Data Architect to design, implement, and optimize data solutions leveraging the Microsoft Fabric platform. The role will focus on delivering scalable, secure, and performant data architectures that enable advanced analytics, AI/ML workloads, and business intelligence at enterprise scale.
The successful candidate will combine deep expertise in data engineering, analytics, governance, and cloud-native architecture with practical experience implementing Microsoft Fabric in complex environments.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
- Lead the design and implementation of modern data platforms leveraging Microsoft Fabric (Data Lakehouse, Data Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, Data Science, and Power BI).
- Define end-to-end architectures covering ingestion, transformation (ETL/ELT), storage, governance, and consumption layers.
- Ensure alignment with whole-of-government standards, protective security frameworks (PSPF/ISM), and enterprise data governance policies.
Implementation & Delivery
- Oversee delivery of secure, scalable, and cost-efficient data pipelines, medallion architectures, and unified data models using Microsoft Fabric tools (OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering).
- Integrate Fabric with complementary Microsoft and cloud services (Azure Synapse, Databricks, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Purview).
- Drive optimisation of performance, cost efficiency, and scalability to meet agency and program needs.
Governance & Security
- Define and enforce data governance standards including lineage, classification, access controls, and compliance within Fabric.
- Work with security and compliance teams to meet statutory and regulatory requirements (e.g., Australian Privacy Act, NDB Scheme, GDPR/CCPA, PSPF/ISM).
- Promote trusted data practices to support transparency, accountability, and data sovereignty.
Advisory & Leadership
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders on data strategy, architecture choices, and modernization roadmaps.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, analysts, and business users adopting Fabric.
- Champion best practices in FinOps, DevSecOps, and AI/BI enablement to support digital transformation and evidence-based policy making.
Qualifications and Skills
Technical Expertise
- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Fabric services (OneLake, Data Factory, Synapse Data Engineering, Data Warehouse, Real-Time Analytics, Data Science, Power BI).
- Proven experience with cloud data platforms (Azure preferred) and modern ecosystems (Databricks, Snowflake, Synapse).
- Strong SQL and Python skills for data modelling, transformations, and pipeline development.
- Hands-on experience with metadata-driven ingestion frameworks, medallion architectures, and Delta/Parquet formats.
- Knowledge of data governance and cataloguing tools (e.g., Purview, Collibra, Unity Catalog).
Architecture & Strategy
- Demonstrated success leading large-scale data transformations, migrations, or greenfield platform builds.
- Familiarity with frameworks such as DAMA-DMBOK and TOGAF.
- Expertise in data lakehouse and warehouse modelling (Kimball star schema, Data Vault).
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into secure, scalable, and cost-effective technical designs.
- Awareness of FinOps practices for cost governance and usage accountability.
- Experience applying data governance and risk management frameworks in regulated environments.
Soft Skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts for non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborative leadership style, comfortable guiding multi-disciplinary teams.
- Outcome-focused problem solver with a commitment to improving government services.
Microsoft Certifications
- Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
Why Join Us:
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry-leading professionals.
- Collaborative and inclusive work culture that values innovation and continuous learning.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Career development and growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding organization.
This is a Melbourne based, contract opportunity. No agencies please. Candidates must have valid visa with full work rights in Australia. Visas will not be transferred or sponsored.
TL Consulting Group understands the importance of fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are committed to ensuring that everyone, no matter their gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, or age, has equal access to opportunities. We warmly welcome applications from all individuals, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTQI+ community, and individuals with disabilities.
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