Solution Architect - Contract - Perth

Requirements

Skills required 

• Proven experience designing and delivering end-to-end data and analytics architectures (ingestion, storage, processing, consumption). 
  
• Minimum 10+ years in roles defined as a Solution Architect. Strong expertise in modern data platforms (cloud data lakes, data warehouses) and cloud ecosystems (Snowflake, Azure).
  
• Ability to design scalable, secure, and high-performance data pipelines and integration patterns (batch and real-time).
  
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, lineage, and metadata management.
  
• Ability to evaluate and select appropriate tools, technologies, and architectural patterns aligned to business needs.
  
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams including data engineering, analytics, and business stakeholders. 
  

Documentation & Communication 

• Demonstrated ability to produce high-quality architectural artefacts (HLDs, LLDs, data models, integration diagrams, decision logs).
  
• Strong, clear, and structured documentation skills, ensuring artefacts are auditable and maintainable.
  
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  
• Experience contributing to architecture governance forums and presenting design decisions. 
  
• Maintain comprehensive documentation aligned with enterprise standards and lifecycle practices. 
  

Additional Requirements 

• TOGAF qualification (or equivalent). Familiarity with enterprise architecture practices, including standards, patterns, and review processes. 
  
• Exposure to data security, privacy, and regulatory compliance requirements.
  
• Experience with data cataloguing, governance tools, and metadata platforms.