Data Architect

Makati, Philippines | Posted on 10/13/2025 OnebyZero is a next-generation Data and AI consulting company, headquartered in Singapore and driving impact across APAC. As an AWS-exclusive partner, we help enterprises modernize data, transform with AI, and apply Generative AI in ways that deliver real business results. Our vision is simple while at the same time ambitious: to make AI adoption both impactful and human-centered. We collaborate with leading enterprises in banking, telecommunications, retail, and other industries to help them unlock tangible value from their data and AI initiatives. By combining deep industry expertise, trusted partnerships, and a relentless focus on outcomes, OnebyZero empowers organizations to go beyond pilots and achieve lasting, scaled impact About the Role We are seeking a seasoned Data Architect to design and deliver enterprise-scale cloud data solutions for high-stakes Banking and Telco transformations across ASEAN & Australia. You will lead end-to-end architecture, from pre-sales to delivery, ensuring security, compliance, and business value, while collaborating with clients, partners, and hyperscalers to shape and execute our modern Data & AI roadmap. What You'll Do & The Impact You'll Have Architect the Future – Design secure, scalable, and modern cloud data platforms that become the backbone of digital transformation programs. Drive Compliance & Trust – Ensure data platforms meet the highest standards of governance, privacy, and regulatory compliance, enabling clients to operate with confidence. Enable Business Growth – Translate complex architectures into tangible business value, empowering CxOs and stakeholders to accelerate innovation, reduce risk, and improve decision‑making. Elevate Standards – Mentor engineers and architects across geographies, embedding best practices for performance, cost optimization, and long‑term sustainability. Be a Strategic Partner – Work directly with hyperscalers (AWS, GCP, Azure), clients, and partners to co‑create cutting‑edge solutions and accelerators. Shape the Industry – Deliver high‑stakes solutions that redefine customer experiences, operational resilience, and competitive advantage for global enterprises. Requirements What You'll Bring to the Table Must-Have Skills Industry & Domain Expertise Proven track record in large-scale, mission-critical Banking (core banking modernization, AML, fraud analytics, risk & compliance) and Telco (OSS/BSS, network analytics, CX platforms) transformations. Strong knowledge of regulatory & compliance frameworks (PDPA, MAS TRM, APRA, GDPR) applied to secure data architecture design. 5+ years designing and implementing AWS-based enterprise data platforms (data lakes, real‑time streaming, analytics, ML integration). Expertise with hybrid/multi-cloud architectures, distributed systems, and cloud modernization projects. Hands‑on experience with AWS services: S3, Redshift, Glue, EMR, Lambda, DynamoDB, Athena. Strong understanding of data security, governance, lineage, quality, cataloging, and compliance in enterprise environments. Ability to design, optimize, and tune data pipelines for scalability, performance, and cost efficiency. Proficiency with ETL/ELT tools and frameworks (Glue, Kafka, Airflow, Lake Formation, Parquet, Spark/Hadoop ecosystem). Database & Analytics Technologies Deep knowledge of MPP and NoSQL databases, data warehouse design, and BI/reporting solutions. Strong skills in SQL-on-Hadoop/AWS technologies (Hive, Spark SQL, Athena, Redshift Spectrum). Programming experience in Python, Java, or Scala for data processing and architecture automation. Leadership & Delivery End-to-end ownership from pre-sales solutioning (RFI/RFP, SOWs, HLD/LLD) to delivery governance and business value realization. Experience collaborating with AWS engineering, support, and partner teams to co‑develop solutions. Strong stakeholder management skills with CxO-level business acumen, able to articulate technical architectures into clear business value. Proven ability to mentor and lead distributed technical teams across ASEAN & Australia. Willingness to travel across the region for client, partner, and delivery engagements. Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with GenAI data integration projects (vectorDBs, embeddings, chunking, MCP/tools integration). Multi-country, cross-cultural experience in ASEAN & Australia, adapting architectures to regulatory nuances. Familiarity with Azure, GCP, or multi-hyperscaler architectures for co-solutioning. Thought leadership exposure: conference speaking, whitepapers, open-source contributions. Involvement in commercial/strategic initiatives – GTM offerings, accelerators, sales pipeline support. What We Bring to the Table Impact-First Culture: Your work directly contributes to real-world AI solutions and business outcomes. Professional Growth: Continuous learning opportunities, mentorship from industry leaders, and a clear path for career development. Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary, benefits, and incentives. Dynamic Team Environment: Collaborate with a high-performing team that values curiosity, integrity, and ownership. Global Exposure: Opportunities for international travel. OnebyZero is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr