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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Azure Data Architect to design and implement secure, scalable, and high-performing data platform solutions. This role will lead the end-to-end architecture of enterprise-grade data systems, integrating Azure and Microsoft Fabric services with Databricks to drive analytics, AI, and business intelligence initiatives across data, apps, and AI.

• Architecture & Design
  
  Design and implement modern data platform architectures leveraging:

Azure Data Lake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Factory

Microsoft Fabric (OneLake, Dataflows Gen2, Pipelines, Direct Lake Mode, Semantic Models)

Azure Databricks for data engineering, machine learning, and real-time analytics

Provide architectural direction for enterprise data lakehouse and warehouse environments, including medallion (Bronze/Silver/Gold) designs within Fabric and Databricks.

Build end-to-end pipelines (ingestion, transformation, modeling, and publishing) using Fabric pipelines and Databricks notebooks.

Design and deploy Power BI solutions with Direct Lake, Lakehouse, or Warehouse connectivity.
- Governance & Security

Define data governance, security, and compliance frameworks in collaboration with IT security teams.

Collaborate with governance teams to integrate Microsoft Purview for data cataloging, classification, lineage, and sensitivity labeling.

Define and enforce RBAC, managed identity access, private endpoint strategy, and DLP policies across all data services.

Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, PDPA, or HIPAA.
- Performance & Cost Optimisation

Optimise performance and cost by selecting appropriate storage and compute SKUs, caching, partitioning, and workload management strategies.

Implement real-time ingestion and streaming solutions using Real-Time Hub and Event Streams in Fabric.
- Collaboration & Leadership

Work closely with Data Engineers, BI Developers, Data Scientists, and Business Analysts to translate business requirements into technical designs.

Mentor technical teams in implementing best practices for data architecture, DevOps, and CI/CD automation.

Participate in cloud transformation initiatives, migrations, and legacy modernization projects.

Core Technical Skills

• Azure Services: Synapse Analytics, Data Factory, Data Lake Gen2, Key Vault, Monitor, Purview, Event Hub, Functions, Storage Accounts, Private DNS
• Microsoft Fabric: OneLake, Pipelines, Notebooks, Semantic Models, Real-Time Hub, Data Activator
• Databricks: Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, MLflow, Delta Live Tables, Job Clusters, Notebooks
• Power BI: Advanced DAX, deployment pipelines, pbip projects, dataset modeling
• Security: Private Endpoints, RBAC, Managed Identity, network isolation, Purview integration
• Infrastructure-as-Code: Terraform, ARM Templates, Azure DevOps or GitHub Actions for CI/CD

Experience

• Minimum 5 years in data architecture or equivalent roles
• At least 3 years of experience in Azure data stack
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Fabric (public or private preview) and production workloads in Databricks
• Proven experience implementing secure and governed enterprise data platforms

Preferred Certifications

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Databricks Certified Data Engineer (Associate/Professional)
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Analytical mindset with a problem-solving attitude
• Familiarity with Agile and DevOps methodologies
• Ability to work across cross-functional teams in multi-cloud or hybrid environments

At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills powered by technology and AI, so that business, people and the planet can thrive together.

We're all in, are you?

Join EY and shape your future with confidence.

About the opportunity

EY AI & Data is the data and advanced analytics capability within EY Asia-Pacific, with over 500 specialist employees working across multiple industry sectors. We implement information-driven strategies, data platforms and advanced data analytics solution systems that help grow, optimize and protect client organizations. We go beyond strategy and provide end to end design, build and implementation of real-life data environments and have some of the best architects, project managers, business analysts, data scientists, big data engineers, developers and consultants in the region.

We are seeking a skilled Data Architect with extensive experience in Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data architecture solutions that meet the needs of our organization. You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that our data systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data architecture solutions using Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain data models, data flow diagrams, and other architectural documentation.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data architecture issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data architecture and cloud computing.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in best practices for data architecture and management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Extensive experience with Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data integration tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics concepts.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Company description

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

At EY, you'll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we're counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated advisory, assurance, tax, and transaction services.

The Opportunity

EY's Data & Analytics Consulting professionals bring a wealth of experience in working with major financial institutions to align their operating model and infrastructure to their business' strategic objectives. We assemble the right multi-disciplinary teams, use consistent and proven global methodologies and tools, and draw on the full breadth of EY's global network, to deliver value and trusted advice to the clients. The key service offerings cover finance function transformation, customer and distribution effectiveness, operations, shared services / outsourcing support, performance management, program advisory, enterprise intelligence, risk management and regulatory change.

Your Key Responsibilities

As markets rapidly change and develop, finance functions must demonstrate real added value to their business. As a finance advisor, you'll use your experience and knowledge to help deliver greater insight – delivering functional efficiencies as well as transforming the role of finance in our clients' businesses. You'll be developing innovative, sustainable ways to improve the management of people, processes and systems, working alongside other finance professionals in high-performing teams.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Good understanding of economic or market issues and the ability to interpret their impact on clients
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
• Leverage technology to continually learn, improve service delivery and maintain our leading edge best practices
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in the use of PowerPoint, Word and Excel

To Qualify for the Role, you must have

• Minimum 2 years of financial services experience, with data technology experience (Enterprise Master Data Management (MDM) along with Data Modeling, Data Governance, Meta Data Management, Data Architecture)
• Previous exposure of MDM tool experience (SAS and IBM MDM tool experience is preferred)
• Experience in Master Data Management (MDM): business process design for managing master data throughout the lifecycle
• Experience in playing the role of a MDM Architect and leading large MDM Implementation for a full SDLC lifecycle.
• Good understanding on the conceptual/logical data model for insurance/banking sectors across Finance, Retail Bank, Cards, and Marketing.
• Architected solution to enable 360 degree customer view and have data quality concept understanding

Ideally, you'll also have

• Strong people management skills and able to work/ manage multiple client engagements
• Track record dealing with senior stakeholders and adapting to demanding environments
• Understanding of Enterprise Data Warehouse

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you'll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

The exceptional EY experience. It's yours to build.

Apply now.

EY | Shape the future with confidence

EY exists to build a better working world, helping to create long-term value for clients, people and society and build trust in the capital markets.

Enabled by data and technology, diverse EY teams in over 150 countries provide trust through assurance and help clients grow, transform and operate.

Working across assurance, consulting, law, strategy, tax and transactions, EY teams ask better questions to find new answers for the complex issues facing our world today.

At EY, we develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams.

We work together across our full spectrum of services and skills powered by technology and AI, so that business, people and the planet can thrive together.

We're all in, are you?

Join EY and shape your future with confidence.

About the opportunity

EY AI & Data is the data and advanced analytics capability within EY Asia-Pacific, with over 500 specialist employees working across multiple industry sectors. We implement information-driven strategies, data platforms and advanced data analytics solution systems that help grow, optimize and protect client organizations. We go beyond strategy and provide end to end design, build and implementation of real-life data environments and have some of the best architects, project managers, business analysts, data scientists, big data engineers, developers and consultants in the region.

We are seeking a skilled Data Architect with extensive experience in Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing data architecture solutions that meet the needs of our organization. You will work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to ensure that our data systems are robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement data architecture solutions using Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into technical specifications.
• Develop and maintain data models, data flow diagrams, and other architectural documentation.
• Ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval processes for performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and troubleshoot data architecture issues, providing timely resolutions.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in data architecture and cloud computing.
• Mentor and guide junior team members in best practices for data architecture and management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful projects.
• Extensive experience with Snowflake and/or Microsoft Fabric, including data modeling, ETL processes, and data warehousing.
• Proficiency in SQL and experience with data integration tools.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with other cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of machine learning and data analytics concepts.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package where you'll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We'll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Company description

EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets.

Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow.

EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.

All in to shape the future with confidence.

Date: 29 Oct 2025

Location: Singapore, Singapore

Company: Singtel Group

NCS is a leading technology services firm that operates across the Asia Pacific region in over 20 cities, providing consulting, digital services, technology solutions, and more. We believe in harnessing the power of technology to achieve extraordinary things, creating lasting value and impact for our communities, partners, and people. Our diverse workforce of 13,000 has delivered large-scale, mission-critical, and multi-platform projects for governments and enterprises in Singapore and the APAC region.

As a Data Architect, you will define the strategic data architecture roadmap to bring our clients' digital experiences to life through modern data technologies. Comfortable engaging senior business and technology leaders, you credibly guide them to navigate evolving market trends.

You bring hands-on expertise in designing and delivering high-performance, scalable analytical and data architecture solutions. A natural collaborator, you partner with strategists and creative teams to translate ideas and requirements into customer-centric experiences.

Passionate about driving business value through data science, you identify opportunities for transformation using streaming analytics and lead data management teams in close alignment with application and technology functions.

What will you do?

Data Architecture & Strategy

• Development of data architecture, strategy, and governance to support business, application, security, and technology strategic analysis and decision-making.
• Assessment of current and target states of the data architecture to align with strategic or tactical objectives and to develop recommendations to close the gaps.
• Manage architecture and technology governance committee agenda to ensure data, security, and technology requirements are aligned to enterprise standards and policies.

Data Integration & Infrastructure

• Integrate cloud and on-premise data warehouses and data lakes with metadata management for powerful data-driven solutions.
• Evaluation of data-related technologies and defining best practices in the assessment of standards, tools, and methodologies, including ETL development and hands-on data analysis.

Data Governance & Quality Management

• Provide consultancy to clients in data governance to improve quality and control in data management and usage. Define standards, processes, and best practices in data management.
• Ensure data quality and perform data cleansing to maintain a single source of truth, enabling "data as a service" for business units and front-end applications.
• Perform quality reviews of data modelling designs and deliverables, leading work sessions and presentations with business stakeholders.

Analytics Innovation & Solution Development

• Create innovations in analytic algorithms and methodologies with tangible business impact. Oversee the end-to-end analytical solutioning process, from conceptualization to business engagement.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Present roadmaps and architecture landscapes to senior stakeholders to address the organization's data science, cognitive, analytics, and reporting requirements.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Bachelors or Master's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent

• Minimum of 10 years IT experience and 5 years in data architecture, strategy, modelling and tools

• At least 5 years design & development experience in enterprise data warehousing and analytics projects

• Expert in Oracle, MSSQL, MYSQL database technologies

• Best practices using data solutions using Hadoop, Cloudera, Spark, Kafka, MongoDB, NoSQL, Cassandra, Graph, etc

• Familiar with Tableau, Microstrategy, Qlikview, Informatica, Hortonworks, Talend, Hive and HBase

• Understands machine learning, statistics, natural language processing, sentiment analysis, graph analysis, augmented and virtual reality

• Proficient in handling complex technical development concepts, latest software tools and technologies, strong database concepts and designing techniques

• Excellent in working effectively in a multi-tasking environment, ability to prioritize competing tasks

• Fluency and efficiency in creating technical architecture documentation, presentations and stakeholder pitches

• TOGAF or other industry recognized architecture certifications preferred

• Clear communicator with excellent oral and written skills and experience interacting with both business and IM individuals at all levels including the executive level

• Possess the personal attributes of integrity, trust and credibility, hungry for results and show perseverance. A good listener, customer oriented, strong interpersonal skills

We are driven by our AEIOU beliefs—Adventure, Excellence, Integrity, Ownership, and Unity—and we seek individuals who embody these values in both their professional and personal lives. We are committed to our Impact: Valuing our clients, Growing our people, and Creating our future.

Together, we make the extraordinary happen .

Learn more about us at and visit our LinkedIn career site.

• This position is for Office of Integrated Information Technology Services (IITS).

• Data Architecture

• Create and maintain data architecture framework, standards and principles including modelling, metadata, security, master and reference data.

• Data Analytics Solution Leadership

• Lead BI Specialists, data scientists to build, support and continuously improve data analytics solutions in both day-to-day data management (BAU) activities and new project implementation.

• Champion the good practices of enterprise-grade analytics solution design that promote standardization, scalability, integrability, reusability, resiliency, etc.

• Data Analytics System Delivery Management

• Work with data engineers, data scientists and other IT members in the implementation of analytics solutions.

• Responsible for requirements analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of enterprise-grade analytics system.
• Effectively manage project timelines, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project outcomes, aligning with organizational objectives.

• Data Analytics System Support

• Lead operational support for enterprise analytics systems, ensure high adoption and Customer Satisfaction (CSAT).

• Establish necessary forums with stakeholders to define and execute in accordance to analytics solution roadmap.

• Controls & Standards

• Define, develop and promote BI & Analytics framework, standards, guidelines, procedures and practices.

• Team Management

• Take ownership and support team and while holding team accountable for their commitments, removing roadblocks to their work.

• Leverage organizational resources to improve capacity for project work.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in architect and lead roles, showcasing proficiency in end-to-end BI solution design and architecture.
• Must be technically competent with hands-on expertise in designing enterprise-grade BI solutions using Microsoft Power BI and/or Qlik Sense.
• Proficient in end-to-end analytics solutions and familiar with third normalization, dimensional modelling, ETL, visualization, statistical analysis and machine learning. Experience in cloud technologies, e.g. Azure, AWS, Google is advantageous.
• Relevant certification in data management domain (e.g. DCAM, CDMP) is advantageous.
• Good to be knowledgeable in AI and LLM.
• Capable of assuming roles as project manager and business analyst, leading discussions from project initiation to planning and delivery of data and analytics projects.
• Skilled at quickly assimilating ideas, techniques and information, translating complex requirements into clear and concise statements.
• Well-versed in secure software development life cycle models, code versioning, release management, ticket management, CI/CD, and disaster recovery planning. Experience in establishing these processes is advantageous.
• Experienced in managing third-party vendors, particularly offshore partners, with a focus on project delivery initiatives.
• Resourceful and able to work independently, demonstrating strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills to manage competing demands.
• Ability to manage and prioritise work within a small team, and function as a strong individual contributor as well as team leader. The team is small, and strong performers must demonstrate their capability as a subject matter expert.
• Excellent interpersonal, persuasive, and communication skills, with proficiency in both oral and written communication. Capable of collaborating effectively with individuals at various levels of the organization.

Other Information

Candidates who do not possess the stipulated qualifications but have relevant work experience may still apply. Remuneration and appointment terms shall commensurate with qualifications and experience. SMU reserves the right to modify the appointment terms where necessary.

Expert in Data Engineering

• Design and develop integration pipelines to facilitate data exchange across multiple sources.
• Develop transformation routines to clean, normalize, and aggregate large datasets.
• Implement real-time processing pipelines using event-driven frameworks.

Technical Expertise

• Proficient in designing scalable data models and schemas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science or related field.
• Strong programming skills in object-oriented languages; Java expertise preferred.
• Deep understanding of data lifecycle management principles.

We are seeking a pioneering professional to spearhead the development of innovative data solutions for the healthcare industry. Our mission is to unify and harness vast healthcare data, delivering actionable insights that drive business decisions.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Design and implement end-to-end data platforms integrating data lake, warehouse, and mart solutions.
• Drive the adoption of AI-driven architectures where autonomous agents ingest, analyze, and orchestrate data and decision flows.
• Develop collaborative platforms enabling seamless interaction between AI agents, clinicians, and applications using advanced protocols and secure data sharing.
• Ensure data pipelines enable agents to ingest and harmonize structured and unstructured data from EHR, biobank, lifestyle, and population sources.

Qualifications:

• Experience in designing and implementing large-scale data platforms.
• Expertise in AI-driven architectures and multi-agent systems.
• Strong understanding of data governance, security, and compliance.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in the healthcare industry.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package.
• A comprehensive benefits program.
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in the healthcare industry.

Data Architect Role