Data Architect

The Planning and Architecture Program is seeking a talented and dynamic Data Architect with significant strategic, communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

The Data Architect will have a focus on technology and can work in a strategic manner across all programs. This role will assist in collating and developing Data Technology Solutions (Including Cloud) to be used by all users at the Bureau, as well as in the development and maturity of the Planning and Architecture future state for Data.

Domain Architecture

Data standards including Metadata, Master data and refence data for the Bureau

Knowledge and understanding of multi-dimensional scientific data files, timeseries data and geospatial data. This will include input into the development, publishing and maintenance of various policies, procedures, guide, and reference artefacts to assist the Bureau technology use across all teams and programs.

Effective data sharing between internal users and external parties.

Input and Maintenance of the appropriate data technology components of the Technology Reference Model (TRM)

Experience and understanding of on-premise to Cloud and cloud to premise pipelines for data and processing as part of Cloud and Hybrid Solutions focusing on AWS and Azure.

Large data experience and awareness of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

Data Technology Roadmap Development

Set the strategic direction to support long-term technology planning and investment aligned to the business trajectory.

Technology Investment Planning: Assist GM Planning & Architecture with investment planning and recommendations to CITO where Cloud technologies are to be considered used

Solution Architecture

Working with the Lead Architect, Chief Architect and other members of the Planning and Architecture team as well as operational staff across DDG to help generate solutions in accordance with business requirements.

The successful candidate will have

Experience in architecting, designing, developing and Implementing Solutions on premise, Hybrid, and cloud (AWS and Azure)

Experience in producing detailed designs utilising components, including Compute, Storage, Data Processing, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, HPC, Networking, Alerting and Monitoring

Awareness and understanding with Scientific Data formats including HDF5, NetCDF, and Zarr

Well-developed engagement and communication skills

The key duties of the position include

Assist the Lead architect in the creation and maintenance of Data reference artefacts.

Assist in developing patterns and solution and architectural building blocks as required.

Ensure high level designs are consistent with the Bureau's architectural principles and Data reference architectures.

Develop and present solution options, and guidelines for projects to develop, implement, test, operate, monitor, and sustain.

Awareness of new technology and cloud services, the benefits of use and the limitations of these capabilities when solutioning.

Ensure that solutions comply with Service Level Agreements and business continuity requirements.

Maintain key relationships with business areas and colleagues in the Data and Digital Group, SIG, R2O, CSG, ESG and other key user groups and partners.

Ensure Data Guidelines and Reference Architecture artefacts are defined and endorsed by the Architecture Review Group to allow implementation of the design.

Comply with all Bureau work, health and safety policies and procedures, and take reasonable care for your own health and safety and that of employees, contractors and visitors who may be affected by your conduct.

Commitment to APS Values, Employment Principles, Code of Conduct, and the Bureau's Social Justice Strategy.

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