Data Architecture & Strategy Lead at Lumi

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

10 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Data Engineering, Data Architecture, Technical Leadership, Cloud Data Services, Data Warehousing, Data Modelling, SQL, ETL, ELT, Pipeline Optimisation, Performance Tuning, Data Governance, AI, Automation, Budgeting, Forecasting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Company Description WHO IS LUMI? We’re a leading Fintech small business lender fuelling growth by making finance more accessible. We deliver fast & flexible funding designed to meet the unique needs of Australian businesses. With over $1.5 billion funded since 2018 and backing for 15,000+ small businesses, we're trusted for our speed, high quality service, and tailored approach. WORKING AT LUMI We are building a culture where you can grow and make a difference for customers. We are looking for people to join us on this journey who are passionate, curious and great problem-solvers. We are incredibly proud of our awards, including most recently our Deputy CEO, Anna Hawter, receiving the Finnies’ 2025 Outstanding FinTech Leader of the Year award. We also ranked in the top #3 on the 2024 Australian Financial Review BOSS Best Places to Work Banking, Superannuation and Financial Services list, 2023 Best Workplace Diversity Award by FinTech Australia and the 2022 Empowering Innovation Affie Award. We also ranked #36 among the fastest-growing technology companies in Australia in the 2022 Deloitte Technology Fast 50 Australia. We foster a workplace where everyone feels a sense of belonging and respect and can reach their full potential. If you need any adjustments for a fair recruitment process, please let us know when applying. OUR VALUES Egos at the door We own. We don’t judge. We don’t blame. We are open. We are in this together. We are respectful. See the customer We show up. We understand. We anticipate. We do what we say. We genuinely focus on solutions. Think lean We make things simple. We are resourceful. We understand the problem. We think ahead. Learn to grow We are curious. We challenge. We try. We fail forward. We learn. We try again. Job Description THE ROLE Are you a hands-on Data Engineering lead looking for your next challenge in an innovative environment? Join our innovative, growing scale-up where you will lead a team to design, build, and grow the core data function, setting the foundaion for our next generation of business growth? We seek a highly experienced Data Architecture & Strategy Lead who possesses deep technical fluency and architectural leadership skills. This is a hands-on, execution-focused role chartered with solving our immediate structural data deficiencies in business operations. You will personally design, implement, and stabilise the core data framework necessary for future scaling, robust governance, and the successful deployment of AI-driven automation projects. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Architectural Leadership & Execution Designing and Implementing the Core Framework Solve Structural Deficiencies Technical Mentorship & Oversight Automation Foundation Define the AI Data Lifecycle Strategy and Business Alignment Data Roadmap Execution Tooling Ownership Budget and Vendor Ownership Data Governance and Quality Implementation Enforcing Quality at the Source Metric Standardisation Team and People Leadership Performance and Development Cross-Functional Leadership Operating Model Definition Qualifications THIS PERSON IS SOMEONE WITH Significant experience in Data Engineering, Data Architecture, or a senior technical leadership role, with a track record of successfully building and launching enterprise-scale data platforms. Deep expertise in cloud data services (AWS/GCP), modern data warehousing (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks), and sophisticated data modelling techniques. Expert-level proficiency in SQL and hands-on experience in ETL/ELT design, pipeline optimisation, and performance tuning. Demonstrated ability to translate vague business problems into specific, executable technical architecture plans. Experience leading technical team members, driving accountability, and managing architectural dependencies. Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost management for data platforms Experience in architecting pipelines for unstructured data processing, vector database integration, graph db integration or RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) flows to support LLM workflows Additional Information PERKS & BENEFITS Wellbeing: Free counselling, seasonal activities, Wellbeing Allowance, wellness room, flu shots Work Life: Home Workspace Allowance, Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Parental Flex Leave, Lumi Life Leave for challenging events, breastfeeding/expressing space Social & Food: Monthly lunches, regular celebrations, stocked kitchen, beer & kombucha on tap, board games, ping pong, rooftop BBQs Rewards & Recognition: Competitive pay, referral bonuses, shout-out recognitions Community Support: Paid volunteer leave, diversity celebrations, company volunteer days Career & Growth: Advancement opportunities, higher education sponsorship, hackathons

Responsibilities

The role involves leading a team to design, build, and grow the core data function while addressing structural data deficiencies in business operations. Responsibilities include architectural leadership, technical mentorship, and ensuring data governance and quality implementation.