Enterprise Architect

Who we are: Urbis is people focussed, and we want the best for our team, our clients, and our communities. We are a community of passionate problem solvers, sought out by clients for our fresh thinking and approach to their city-shaping projects. Our mission is to help create meaningful, sustainable cities & communities. Urbis is an employer of choice for gender equality (EOCGE), recognised through the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA), and active participants in the Federal Career Revive Initiative which supports the attraction and retention of women returning to work after a career break. We pride ourselves in empowering our employees and supporting them to be the best they can be. Here you will make a tangible difference and positive impact, while gaining incredible industry experience and broad ranging exposure to the most exciting work. Urbis, Shaping futures your way! The Opportunity As the Enterprise Architect, you will report to the Head of Data & Applications and work closely with Head of Technology to provide thought leadership on enterprise application and cloud architecture. You will play a pivotal role in aligning the business strategic vision with our technology by developing and maintaining data architecture standards, policies, and best practices. This role involves understanding all aspects of the company's architecture and ensuring that the business's technological systems are scalable, reliable, secure, and support our goals. You will: * Provide thought leadership and guidance on enterprise applications and cloud architecture principles * Collaborate with stakeholders, business representatives, and technical resources to understand and translate business needs into technology solutions * Identify system interdependencies and collaborate with project teams to ensure effective and efficient project delivery. * Ensure that the design and integration of proposed systems, software, and hardware solutions lead to the development and growth of the business through effective use of technology. * Monitor and analyse IT trends and developments to ensure architecture is kept up to date. * Develop, document, and communicate plans for investing in systems architecture, including analysis of cost reduction opportunities * Develop and maintain the design of the data landscape, data management components, data platform, and analytical components, adopting security best practices * Develop & maintain organisation wide Architecture diagrams, technical documentation & code repos * Support the Head of Data & Applications in identifying ongoing revenue/commercialisation opportunities for the company * Understand business problems and desired outcomes to design data architecture that are efficient & scalable; able to present these solutions to business stakeholders * Keeping up to date with the latest innovations in the sector including digital twins, artificial intelligence, and other digital technologies that can be applied at Urbis and Cistri * Mentor junior members of Technology & Digital team & contribute to technical leadership and team culture that supports knowledge sharing, innovation and excellence * Sharing knowledge and 'how to' processes within the team through ongoing learning and development, including the preparation of process documentation About You: * Tertiary qualifications in Engineering/Computer Science or Data Science * At least 5 years' experience in data management with proficiency in Microsoft Azure Cloud computing platform (specifically Synapse); Expert Azure certifications (Azure Solutions Architect and/or Azure DevOps Engineer) desirable * Proficiency with SQL, Python * Demonstrable experience and proficiency with strong technical skills in Enterprise Architecture design & management * Strong Understanding of data governance and taxonomy * A passion for the application of data to urban design and planning, with an understanding of the complexities of urban systems * Experience with process improvement methodologies in data management * A background in technical consulting is desirable. Who we are: Urbis is a market-leading built environment consultancy that shapes the cities and communities of Australia for a better future. Drawing together a network of the brightest minds, Urbis consists of practice experts, working collaboratively to deliver fresh thinking and independent advice and guidance for our cities and towns – all backed up by real, evidence-based solutions. Why Urbis? Urbis is a firm that truly values its people and provides a broad range of benefits which include: * Regular social activities * A competitive remuneration package * Opportunity to participate in community and charitable activities * Generous parental leave policy for both primary and secondary carers * Salary continuance insurance * Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave * Health and wellbeing programs including access to an employee assistance program * Study assistance * Ongoing training and professional learning & development opportunities. To find out more about us visit our website at www.urbis.com.au/careers. Urbis is committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive, supports flexibility, and welcomes diversity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. How to Apply? If you are an enthusiastic candidate, with the desire to become part of a driven and highly professional team, click on “Apply for this job” or email careers@urbis.com.au. Recruitment Agencies - thank you for thinking of us. We do endeavour to fill our opportunities through direct channels wherever possible, however, if we find that we do need agency assistance, we'll be in touch.