Principal Data Architect - 3 Month Contract (3 Days Per Week)
Private Health Insurance | Sydney

A well established not for profit private health insurer is looking for an experienced Principal Data Architect to join the team on a 3 month contract basis at 3 days per week. This is a senior hands on engagement working closely with the Head of Strategy, Data and AI to provide architectural guidance and direction during a critical period of platform and capability uplift.

What you will be doing:

• Designing and reviewing enterprise data architecture across cloud and on premise environments
• Providing senior technical guidance to internal data engineering and BI teams
• Advising on data modelling, integration patterns, governance frameworks and data quality standards
• Supporting the organisation's broader data platform modernisation and AI enablement initiatives
• Engaging with senior stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable architectural solutions

What you will need:

• Proven experience at Principal or Senior Data Architect level
• Strong understanding of enterprise data architecture in regulated or compliance heavy environments
• Experience across cloud data platforms such as Azure, AWS or Google Cloud
• Solid understanding of data governance, security and privacy requirements
• Experience in health insurance, financial services or government is highly regarded
• Ability to hit the ground running and operate effectively in a part time contract capacity

What is on offer:

• Flexible 3 day per week engagement
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a purpose driven not for profit organisation