Sharp and Carter is supporting a State Government Department source a Solution Architect for an initial day rate contract through till 31/12/2025 with possibility of extension.

Solution Architect (Data Specialisation) – Exciting Digital Transformation Project

Are you an experienced Solution Architect with a passion for data and digital transformation? Join a dynamic digital strategy team and play a key role in shaping the future of data capabilities for a large-scale organisation. This is an opportunity to work on an innovative Data Capability Platform Project, driving best-practice architecture and interoperability across a diverse technology ecosystem.

About the Role We are seeking a highly skilled Solution Architect (Data Specialisation) to review, define, and implement future-state architecture for a cutting-edge data platform. This strategic initiative involves redesigning, constructing, and deploying a platform that seamlessly integrates with a broad range of applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct a technology landscape review of the current data lake platform and broader ecosystem.
• Develop and document architectural frameworks, ensuring alignment with enterprise standards and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define optimal design and build solutions.
• Recommend best-practice standards for data integration and ingestion, enabling a self-service data experience.
• Define a multi-environment architecture to support both BAU and project-based deliverables.
• Engage with vendors and internal teams to build a robust data platform supporting strategic objectives.
• Address risks, issues, and challenges impacting project implementation.
• Provide analysis, reports, and solution recommendations to align with business needs.

Skills & Experience Essential:

• Proven experience in data architectural design, frameworks, and guiding artefacts within large, complex organisations.
• Expertise in designing and implementing scalable, high-performing data platforms.
• Strong leadership, collaboration, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to drive technical teams towards high-impact outcomes.

Desirable:

• Awareness of Enterprise Architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, QGEA).
• Understanding of Data Management frameworks.
• Degree in Information Technology or related field.
• Familiarity with the ITIL framework.

Key Deliverables

• Engagement with enterprise architects and data teams to assess the current ecosystem.
• Development of a visual representation of the current data stack health.
• Future-state data architecture design for the Data Capability Platform.
• Blueprint of best-practice standards for data integration and ingestion.
• Prioritisation and scheduling of high-value datasets based on business needs.

For additional information and to receive a comprehensive PD apply now or contact Max or Shane on the information below. 

mpower@sharpandcarter.com.au
sdriver@sharpandcarter.com.au