Data Architect

20-Feb-2026

Contract Type:

Contract

Location:

Canberra

Industry:

IT

Contact Name:

Nicole Oo

Contact Email:

noo@paxus.com.au

Contact Phone:

08 6151 1706

Date Published:

20-Feb-2026

Our client, a consultancy, is seeking a Data Architect to design and define end-to-end data architectures that align business goals with cutting-edge technology standards . This role offers a long-term 12-month contract with a likelihood of extension.

You will be the backbone of the data ecosystem, developing robust models and defining seamless integration patterns across internal and external systems . You will serve as a strategic guide for data platforms, including data lakes and analytics solutions, while ensuring every design meets rigorous performance, scalability, and security requirements .

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Architectural Design: Define end-to-end data architecture aligned with business and security standards .
  • Data Modeling: Develop and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical models across enterprise systems .
  • Integration & Flow: Establish data integration patterns and interfaces .
  • Governance & Standards: Enforce naming conventions, modeling best practices, and support data quality and lineage initiatives .
  • Collaboration: Work closely with solution architects, engineers, and stakeholders to translate complex requirements into actionable designs .

What You'll Bring

  • Experience: 5+ years in Data Architecture or senior data-focused roles .
  • Technical Depth: Strong expertise in enterprise data models, relational and NoSQL databases, and data warehouses .
  • Cloud Proficiency: Hands-on experience with cloud data platforms such as Azure Synapse, Azure SQL, Data Factory, or Databricks (or equivalent) .
  • Security Mindset: Solid understanding of data security, privacy, and access control .
  • Support: Proven ability to support analytics, reporting, and downstream data consumption .

Location & Requirements

  • Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, or Brisbane .
  • Work Model: Hybrid Working Model
  • Clearance: Baseline Security Clearance

To be considered for the role click the 'apply' button or for more information about this and other opportunities please contact Nicole Oo via email: noo@paxus.com.au

Paxus values diversity and welcomes applications from Indigenous Australians, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people living with a disability. If you require an adjustment to the recruitment process, including the application form in an alternate format, please contact me on the above contact details.

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