Job Description

Data Architect (Contract)

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Melbourne (Hybrid)

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$1,200-$1,300 per day

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Initial 4 weeks (very likely to extend)

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Short-term contract. Big architectural impact.

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We're working with a Melbourne-based organisation that needs a seasoned Data Architect to come in, assess quickly, and deliver. This isn't theory or documentation-heavy - they need someone who's built and operated modern data architectures, particularly in multi-master / multi-write environments.

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If you've worked across distributed systems where consistency, replication, and performance actually matter, this will be right up your street.

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What you'll be doing

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You'll take ownership of the current data landscape and shape what comes next.

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Designing and refining scalable, resilient data architectures across cloud or hybrid environments. Leading on multi-master (multi-write) design - not just how it should work, but how it actually runs in production. Defining data models, governance, and integration strategies that hold up under pressure.

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You'll be working closely with engineering, product, and business teams to make sure the architecture aligns with real-world use, not just ideal-state diagrams.

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There's also a strong optimisation piece - reviewing what's there today,



identifying gaps, and tightening performance, availability, and data integrity across the board.

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What they're looking for

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- Proven Data Architect experience in complex environments.
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- Robust, hands-on experience designing and operating multi-master / multi-write systems (this is the key requirement).
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- Deep understanding of distributed systems - replication, conflict resolution, consistency models.
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- Experience across modern data platforms (data lakes, warehouses, streaming environments).
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- Comfortable moving quickly, making decisions, and delivering within a short engagement.
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Nice to have

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- Cloud exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP).
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- Experience with real-time/event-driven architectures.
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- Background in large-scale or regulated environments.
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The setup

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- Hybrid role based in Melbourne.
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- Immediate start or short notice strongly preferred.
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- Initial 4-week contract with a high likelihood of extension.
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If you're a Data Architect who's actually built multi-write systems - not just talked about them - this is a quick, high-impact piece of work with real scope to extend.

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📌 Data Architect (Contract) (Victoria)
🏢 Certus Recruitment Group
📍 Victoria