About this opportunity
Do you want to be part of using the business of banking as a force for good? Do you want to create positive impact for people and the planet? Bank Australia is the bank for people who want to be part of a movement creating a fairer and more just world.
We’re growing fast as more people choose to align their banking with their values. We’re a customer owned, B Corp certified bank. We empower our staff and 185,000+ customers to be part of the clean money movement.
We currently have a permanent, full time opportunity for a Data Architect join our highly engaged and professional Enterprise Architecture team within the Transformation Division. The Data Architect will report to the Enterprise Architect.
The Data Architect will provide strategic architecture services and own the development of Enterprise data modelling and associated solution architectures. The Data Architect will work collaboratively to prioritise technology needs, taking into account the wider data and privacy governance landscape, enterprise architecture, business/product/architectural strategies and principles to establish a tailored architectural modelling and technology solutions.
Why join us
- We have big plans to become Australia’s most trusted bank and a leading purpose-driven business.
- As a certified B Corp, we’re part of a global business community who meet the highest social and environmental standards, putting purpose over profit.
- Every role and person in our bank is essential to bringing our values, purpose and aspiration to life.
- We offer flexible working options, competitive salary and 12% super.
- Our staff have access to a range of meaningful benefits to support their physical and mental wellbeing including 24/7 free counselling, free flu vaccinations and discounted gym memberships.
- We also support staff with study assistance, paid parental leave (regardless of gender), volunteer, bereavement, gender affirmation and family violence leave; and the opportunity for bonus annual leave.
- We support our staff to grow their careers through learning and development and an organisational culture where we reward and recognise innovation and values, not long hours.
- We are committed to building an inclusive culture and a diverse workforce that reflects the Australian community.
- We are the first bank in the world to care for a conservation reserve – where we work with key partner organisations to protect threatened species and involve staff in conservation.
What you will be doing
- Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs and/or provide business value through the use of technology in line with the broader Bank Australia technology strategies and enterprise architecture
- Identify functional and non-functional requirements to inform the creation of options analysis, reference architectures, and Solution Designs
- Conduct research, develop Enterprise data models, high-level and low-level (detailed) architectures
- Provide quality assurance of data centric solutions (developed by external Solution Architects) ensuring that solutions meet regulatory
- Define, lead, champion and promote the data strategy, architecture and roadmaps in collaboration with business / product owners taking into account changes in business strategies and/or external industry and technology trends
- Development and custodian of data specific architectural strategies and architecture artefacts to ensure currency and relevance for various stakeholders
- Provide guidance (influence and align direction) to Solution Architects (external/ internal), Technology Leads, Product Owners and Engineers to ensure data architecture meet project requirements
- Contribute to Data Domain management planning and Data Governance forum(s).
What you will bring
- Solid experience in IT Strategy & Architecture within an enterprise scale environment
- Strong Data modelling and enterprise data architecture skills
- Strong business process mapping skills
- Experience with architecting business critical systems
- Extensive previous experience developing digital architectural solutions based on related technologies (ETL, Power BI, Data lake, CRM - Dynamics 365, Public cloud and SaaS data analytics) and common SQL and no-SQL database platforms
- Demonstrated knowledge and application of Data and Information Security, Privacy and regulatory frameworks in development of architectures
- Experience in developing reference architecture and Solution Designs for a business area and or enterprise
- Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise architecture and data governance processes
- Advanced understanding of technology and emerging data and digital industry trends
- Understanding of financial governance process and experience in reviewing business cases, financial estimates and RFPs
- Experience in Financial services industry (highly beneficial)
- Experience working both independently and as part of a small team of Solution Architects / Designers / Engineers
- Influencing and storytelling skillset with strong verbal, written and presentation skills with an ability to communicate in both technical and business language, ability to translate complex technical language into business impacts and requirements
- Commitment to Bank Australia’s purpose, aspiration, values and brand as well as the B Corp ethos.
By submitting an application you agree to Bank Australia’s Privacy Policy for applicants and confirm that you are legally able to work in Australia. Bank Australia is an equal opportunity employer committed to sustainable development. We encourage people from different backgrounds to apply, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from different cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities because we want to reflect the diversity of our communities. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace.
Bank Australia reserves the right to withdraw this advertisement at any time. Candidates will be progressed as applications are received, rather than after the advertisement closure date. If you wish to be considered, please submit your application as soon as possible. Please note, the successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory background checks including but not limited to police and previous employment.
