- 8+ years in Data/Solution/Software Architecture or Senior Data Engineering
- Experience leading Agile cross-functional teams
- Solid Solution & Enterprise Architecture
- Domain modelling & database schema design
- Relational & NoSQL databases
- Enterprise system integration
- Data governance, data quality & interoperability
- Cloud-native, AI/analytics & legacy modernization
- IAM, RBAC/ABAC & Zero Trust
- Strong stakeholder communication and technical leadership
- Government/large-enterprise experience is a plus