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home_work Hybrid Posted 1 day ago About the Opportunity Are you passionate about designing data architectures that transform information into strategic business value? Does being central to growing a data architecture practice from solid architectural foundations excite you? We''re looking for a Lead Consultant to establish technical direction, mentor others, and drive innovation across our clients'' data landscapes. This is a unique opportunity to shape how Interfuze approaches data architecture through leading teams of talented colleagues on challenging projects across a wide range of clients and industries. About Interfuze Interfuze is a Perth CBD based consultancy underpinned by leaders with a proven track record and deep roots in Perth''s Information Technology community. We will remain deliberately small ( That makes for happy customers. And that, together with our strong focus on culture and professional development, means happy employees. Don''t just take our word for it, ask to see our quarterly client and staff satisfaction surveys! We work predominantly with Microsoft and Atlassian technologies, and as a Gold Partner with both, are technology partners to an ever growing list of Perth''s top and mid-tier clients. A commitment to continuous professional development Flexible working arrangements including the opportunity to work from home. A company manifesto spelling out our commitment to you, your family and your craft The comfort of knowing you can rely on your colleagues through a topdown commitment to hiring and developing capable and dependable people Regular social events and technical and professional workshops A wellstocked fridge and kitchen for the days youre in the office The Role As a Lead Data Architect, you are a senior technical authority who shapes data solution design, technical standards, and architectural approaches across complex engagements. Youll lead through technical expertise, mentorship, and influence while remaining deeply engaged in architecture and design work. Youll spend your time architecting solutions, setting technical direction, mentoring other technical professionals, and driving innovation all while building and shaping our data architecture capability within the broader architecture practice. Key Responsibilities Design and implement comprehensive data architectures spanning analytics, integration, and governance across Azure and Microsoft platforms Define data strategies aligned with business objectives, guiding clients on modernization and cloud migration Sales Support through contributing technical content to tenders, proposals and building relationships and reputation with our clients. Lead through technical expertise - set direction, establish patterns and standards that others follow Build and shape our data architecture capability through methodology, accelerators, and reference architectures Develop BI and analytics solutions that deliver actionable insights and balance governance with agility Champion data security and governance across all solutions, ensuring compliance and responsible data practices Mentor technical professionals and guide their development in data architecture What We''re Looking For Residency Perth resident with independent Australian working rights Experience & Expertise 8+ years technical experience, with 5+ years in data and solution architecture. Prior consulting experience preferred Strong experience with cloud data platforms, particularly Microsoft (Data Factory, Purview, Fabric and Power BI) - preferably certified Deep knowledge of data modeling, data strategy, and modern data architecture patterns Proven track record designing BI, analytics, and data integration solutions Understanding of data security, governance, and compliance requirements Technical Leadership Ability to set technical direction and establish standards Experience mentoring and guiding technical professionals Strong architectural decisionmaking and design skills Knowledge of DevOps, DataOps, and operational practices Communication & Attributes Excellent communication skills able to explain complex concepts clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences Collaborative approach with ability to lead through influence Continuous learner who stays current with data technology trends Pragmatic problemsolver who balances innovation with delivery Nice to Have Active in Microsoft networks Experience with data visualization and storytelling Exposure to data science and ML platforms Experience in the Health sector Experience with Atlassian data and reporting capabilities What We Offer Flexible working arrangements including remote work options Team culture focused on client service, authenticity, collaboration, and egoless excellence Formal program of 1on1''s Regular technical workshops and knowledge sharing sessions Modern tools and technologies Professional growth: the opportunity to lead a data architecture capability with the potential to become its own practice; continuous learning and development opportunities; access to training, certifications, and conferences; mentoring from experienced architects across multiple domains Competitive salary package Central CBD Office Social events and team activities Ready to Apply? Click the apply button and be ready for an early January start. Detailed Technical Skills Breakdown Advanced skills expected across most areas below, and willing to learn and develop in others. Ability to make architectural decisions with strategic impact Strong understanding of cloud data platforms (especially Azure) Experience with architectural governance Data Modeling & Design Experience with modern data architecture patterns Proven ability to design for scale, performance, and maintainability Understanding of both relational and NoSQL data stores Experience developing data strategies aligned with business goals Understanding of data maturity models and assessment approaches Ability to connect data capabilities to business outcomes Experience with data modernization and transformation programs Experience defining technical standards and roadmaps Ability to evaluate and select appropriate data technologies Understanding of DevOps, DataOps, and operational practices Experience with technology governance frameworks Software Design Strong understanding of design patterns for data solutions Experience with ETL/ELT design patterns and orchestration Code review and mentoring capabilities Proven experience designing BI and analytics solutions Understanding of reporting architecture patterns Experience with Power BI Ability to balance enterprise and selfservice analytics needs Information Security Understanding of data security and privacy principles Experience with data governance frameworks Knowledge of compliance requirements (GDPR, privacy legislation) Ability to design secure data architectures #J-18808-Ljbffr