Overview
We're working with an organisation looking to bring in a Technical Architect with a strong data focus to help shape and guide the strategy of a growing data platform environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys sitting close to the technology while influencing the bigger architectural direction. You'll play a key part in defining how the organisation approaches modern data platforms, bringing structure, governance, and strategic oversight to an environment where multiple teams are developing solutions. You'll work closely with platform engineers, solution architects, and product owners, helping ensure that new solutions align with a clear and scalable platform strategy.
Responsibilities
* Owning and shaping the data platform strategy
* Providing architectural guidance and governance across data initiatives
* Working closely with engineering and product teams to ensure solutions align with the wider platform vision
* Supporting the design of modern enterprise data architectures
* Helping bring clarity and structure to a growing and evolving data ecosystem
* Influencing technical decisions while staying close to the implementation
Technology Environment
* Databricks
* Data Fabric / Data Mesh principles
* Hive / HiveQL
* Event-driven data architectures
* Enterprise data platforms
Experience with these technologies, or the ability to understand and guide teams working with them, will be important.
What We're Looking For
* Experience working as a Technical Architect, Data Architect, or similar role
* Strong understanding of modern data platforms and data architecture principles
* Ability to define strategy while also engaging with technical delivery teams
* Experience providing architectural guidance and governance
* Strong stakeholder engagement skills
* Someone comfortable working in an environment where data maturity is still developing and strategic direction needs shaping
Why This Role?
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys bringing clarity and direction to complex technical environments and helping organisations mature their approach to data platforms. You'll have the opportunity to influence strategy, guide teams, and shape the future of the organisation's data architecture.
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