Senior Architect Technology - Data Platform Modernization and Cloud Migration Consulting Mandate

We are seeking an experienced Technology Architect - Data Platform to lead a critical consulting engagement aimed at modernizing our data platform, facilitating a seamless cloud migration, and establishing a foundation for advanced analytics. The consultant will be responsible for achieving the following key objectives:

Technical Skills

1. Establish Current Data Platform & Technology Landscape

• Conduct a comprehensive assessment of the existing data architecture, including data sources, storage systems, processing pipelines, and analytics tools.
• Identify and document all data assets, their relationships, and data flows within the organization.
• Evaluate the current data governance policies, security measures, and compliance standards.
• Analyze the performance, scalability, and limitations of the existing data platform.

2. Create a Cloud Migration Plan

• Develop a detailed strategy for migrating the current data platform to a new Azure and Databricks Cloud Landing Zone.
• Identify which components should be lifted and shifted versus those requiring transformation.
• Design the target cloud architecture, ensuring optimal use of Azure and Databricks services.
• Outline a phased migration approach, minimizing disruption to ongoing operations.

3. Establish Foundation for Insights Automation and AI-driven Analytics

• Design a scalable data architecture that supports advanced analytics and machine learning workloads.
• Implement data pipelines and processes to ensure high-quality, consistent data for AI/ML models.
• Integrate automated data preparation and feature engineering capabilities.
• Develop a framework for continuous model training, deployment, and monitoring.
• Create a strategy for implementing self-service analytics and automated insights generation.
• Ensure the architecture supports real-time data processing and analysis for timely insights.

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in data architecture, cloud migration projects, and AI/ML implementations
• Deep knowledge of Azure cloud services, Databricks platform, and modern analytics tools
• Strong understanding of data modeling, ETL processes, and advanced analytics techniques
• Familiarity with data governance, security best practices, and AI ethics
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

This consulting mandate requires a strategic thinker with hands-on technical expertise to guide our organization through a complex data platform modernization, cloud migration, and advanced analytics implementation journey. The successful consultant will play a crucial role in shaping our future data capabilities, enabling advanced analytics, and positioning us for success in the era of AI-driven decision making.

• Comprehensive report on the current data landscape and technology stack
• Detailed cloud migration strategy and implementation plan
• Target cloud architecture design for Azure and Databricks
• Framework for AI-driven analytics and insights automation
• Risk assessment and mitigation strategies for the migration process
• Recommendations for optimizing data processes in the cloud environment

Looking for a 6 month contract with the option to extend for another 6-12 months.

Must Haves:

·        7+ years’ experience with data platform modernization and cloud migration

·        7+ years' experience with Azure cloud services, Databricks platform, and modern analytics tools

·        7+ years' experience with data modeling, ETL processes, and advanced analytics techniques

Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week onsite

Public Sector Experience: Not Required