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.




