Data Architect

What You’ll Be Doing

 Solution Architecture Development

• Assess current state and define target data architecture for operational and analytical applications.
• Collaborate with project, product, and engineering teams to gather requirements and iteratively design solution architecture.
• Translate business needs into detailed design specifications aligned with requirements.
• Create and maintain clear data architecture designs, patterns, and standards.
• Implement observability and controls for data accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
• Ensure best practices for data integration across APIs, cloud apps, object storage, data warehouses, and external systems.
• Leverage modern technologies: microservices, orchestration, elasticity, observability, and integration patterns.

IT Strategy and Planning

• Support adoption and growth of the cloud enterprise data platform.
• Contribute to enterprise architecture roadmap and technology evaluations.
• Review concept briefs, business cases, and solution specifications for compliance with standards.
• Promote standardisation and consolidation across IT landscape.
• Define target architectures and migration roadmaps; present to governance forums.

Enterprise Architecture & Governance

• Apply industry-standard design and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with architects to define strategic direction.
• Enforce data governance policies on security, privacy, and metadata management.
• Develop and maintain policies, standards, and guidelines for IT selection and implementation.
• Advocate EA principles and communicate benefits to stakeholders.

Communication & Team Collaboration

• Guide development teams on implementing recommended architectures.
• Resolve technology roadblocks and propose alternative solutions.
• Design scalable, flexible, and adaptable solutions.
• Build understanding of business operations and KPIs to align technology deliverables.
• Collaborate with product owners, analysts, engineers, and scientists to enable data-driven decisions.
• Foster team building, knowledge sharing, and skills development.

Risk & Compliance

• Assist in identifying and assessing operational, financial, and reputational risks.
• Contribute to risk management frameworks, policies, and controls.
• Liaise with security and audit teams to ensure solution integrity and robustness.

What’s In It For You

At Compare the Market and iSelect, we’re all about helping people make smart choices – and joining us might just be yours. We offer an environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are valued, and your growth genuinely matters. Collaboration is part of our DNA and you’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking team where you can do meaningful work (and be recognised for it!) 

We’re guided by three shared values that shape how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our customers - Drive, Noble Intent and All Together.

Plus, we offer a range of great perks to help you thrive both in and out of work:

• Vibrant and social community who have annual celebrations, family fun days and regular events
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements, including the option of one day working from home each week or a 9-day fortnight
• Enjoy additional leave days - ‘ME’ leave and ‘Volunteer Day’ leave
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Return To Work bonus for returning parents
• Quarterly Award and Recognition program

What Sets You Apart

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in an IT-related field required.
• AWS Associate Architect or other cloud certification highly regarded.
• Formal architecture certification (e.g., TOGAF) is an advantage.

Experience

• 7+ years in Information Technology, including minimum 2 years as a Data Architect.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build consensus across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Proven analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to translate complex business needs into clear technical direction.
• Advanced skills in SQL, Python, and Spark (highly desirable).
• Expertise in dimensional modelling and 3rd normal form modelling.
• Hands-on experience with one or more platforms:
• Databricks, AWS data services (S3, DMS, RDS, DynamoDB, Redshift), Power BI, Tableau, IBM Cognos, IBM TM1.
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI (desirable).
• Industry experience in comparator, digital marketing, insurance, or financial services (desirable).

Who We Are

iSelect and Compare the Market are trusted, well-known brands dedicated to helping millions of Australians compare and buy personal finance and household products such as insurance, energy, and loans. Together, we provide a seamless, customer-focused experience that makes it easier for Australians to find the right products to suit their needs.

Interested? Let’s chat!

At Compare the Market and iSelect we’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we embrace diversity.  

This role is available to candidates with unlimited Australian working rights only. Sponsorship is not available.  

Compare the Market and iSelect are committed to protecting your privacy. All applications and personal information are kept confidential and securely stored in line with Australian privacy laws, used only for recruitment purposes, and not shared with third parties outside the Auto and General Holdings Group without your consent.