Principal Data Architect

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Australia Slalom Full time

We have a question for you - and it’s something we’re really passionate about. Can you imagine a world in which you can truly love your life and your work? Well, we have some good news – creating that world and making this vision a reality is what we get out of bed for; it’s our north star.

But what do we really mean when we talk about loving your life and your work? Let’s take a look at the ways in which we help our team members to achieve this – and the ‘how’.

Deep connections, better outcome We have deep relationships with over 400 leading technology partners and they love us for our innovative and outcome based approach. Our people are passionate about solving our clients’ problems using the tech that’s the best solution for them. What’s more, we’re there to work side-by-side with our client teams to enable them for success long after we’ve gone. We’re all about momentum that outlasts us. 

Flexibility Life is busy and we appreciate that. We’re often juggling work, family, and personal commitments. We do everything we can to support our people in prioritising what matters to them while also working on high-impact projects that they’ll love.

People-first  Great solutions start with great people. And those great people are at their best when they’re empowered to be their true authentic selves. Through leading with kindness and empathy, and striving for equity, we’re able to create better experiences for our people and our clients. Our culture is central to everything we do - encouraging passion and adventure, adaptiveness, and diversity of thought. Inclusion, diversity and equity is at the top of our agenda, we have created a community where we empower our team to be the best version of themselves.

Rewards There’s no shying away from it - the compensation and benefits on offer have to be competitive too, right? We know that. That’s why we have a dedicated team working with our leaders to ensure our packages are fair, competitive, and rewarding

Take a look at the role below and if something sparks your interest, apply 

The purpose of our D&A practice is to build a better future with Data. Through trusted partnership with our clients, we co-create modern data solutions that drive results and improve the world. We are continuing to grow our practice whilst keeping Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness at the forefront, and hiring individuals who share similar passion for data, technology and culture. Joining our team will present you with an opportunity to partner with our clients to learn from their data, create incredible digital experiences, and make the most of ML and analytics. We blend design, engineering, and expertise to help them build the future.

Currently we are looking for an experienced Data Architect to work closely with the Data Platform, BI and Enterprise architecture teams to influence the technical direction of Slalom's data and analytics initiatives. You will build, own, and oversee the overall data architecture for the data platforms.

You will develop, optimize, and oversee conceptual and logical data architecture and integrations across multiple internal and external products. You will collaborate closely with enterprise architecture, engineering, data teams to design and implement business-critical enterprise data solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven expertise in data analysis, data modeling and data engineering with significant experience advocating solutions in cloud-native data management platforms. The successful Architect will be able to drive high priority data initiatives using AWS, DBT and Snowflake. The role will also extend into some Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence concepts.

What You’ll Do

Respond to client architectural needs for a scalable and secure data platform.Lead analysis, architecture, design, and development of cloud data warehouse and business intelligence solutions. Actively contribute to the cloud and big data community at Slalom, while driving new capabilities forward. Define cloud data strategy, including designing multi-phased implementation roadmaps. Support data engineers in building and managing conceptual, logical and physical models of data architectureBuild high priority prototypes in a cloud platform and demonstrate value and feasibility of the solutions and architectureBe involved in all project phases and own data architecture initiativesLead Slalom and client technical teams. Assist business development teams with pre-sales activities, such as drafting solutions, RFP responses and proposals, and statements of work. Form trusted advisor relationships with senior technology stakeholders. 

What You’ll Bring

12+ years of data architecture, engineering, business intelligence and/or consulting experience. Experience in leading data platform development teams Demonstrated responsibility for designing and implementing Cloud Data strategies, including designing multi-phased implementation roadmaps Be versed in Cloud solutions (Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft, Azure, Snowflake cloud) or Big Data solutions and related technologies Expertise in data architecture concepts such as data modeling, workflow management, ETL/ELT, real-time streaming) Understanding data management and governance concepts such as data quality, metadata, dependency management, etc Explore emerging technologies vendors and recommend/advise clients on referential architectures Experience in designing data engineering solutions using open source and proprietary cloud data pipeline toolsHands-on project experience with scripting/programming languages and supporting tools such as Python, Java, Scala, Bash Experience with code management tools (e.g. Git, SVN) and DevOps tools (e.g. Ansible, Terraform, Bamboo, Jenkins) Analytical approach to problem-solving; ability to use technology to solve business problems. Experience with data mining techniques and working with data-intensive applications. Proven experience communicating value proposition of technical initiatives to non-technical executive stakeholders. 

About us

Slalom is a purpose-led, global business and technology consulting company. From strategy to implementation, our approach is fiercely human. In seven countries and 45 markets, we deeply understand our customers—and their customers—to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive meaningful impact. Backed by close partnerships with over 400 leading technology providers, our 13,000+ strong team helps people and organisations dream bigger, move faster, and build better tomorrows for all. We’re honoured to be consistently recognised as a great place to work by Glassdoor and being one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For eight years running.

Our Values

In his first week at Slalom, a founding member jotted down a list of beliefs that were most important to him, professionally and personally. There must be something said for the fact that, these beliefs still make up Slalom’s core values.

Do what is right, always; Focus on outcomes; Fuel growth and innovation; Take ownership. Get it done; Build and shape a better future; Inspire passion and adventure; Celebrate authenticity; Drive connection and teamwork; Stay humble and curious; Smile.

What keeps us here?

It’s tricky to describe our culture as it’s something we want you to help shape. Our vision is to enable a world in which everyone loves their work and life. We believe in having a diverse and inclusive community of Slalomers, encouraging everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.

Slalom Is An Equal Opportunity Employer And All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment Without Regard To Race, Colour, Religion, Gender, Sexual Orientation, National Origin, Disability Status, Protected Veteran Status, Or Any Other Characteristic Protected By Law.

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