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About Envato
We exist to empower creatives to thrive independently and as a community. We work to be the must-have, most used, intelligent and essential creative companion where we empower creatives to create freely and confidently, and accelerate their everyday creative process however and wherever they work.
We proudly support the lives of creative pros all over the world, from web developers and graphic designers, to marketers, videographers, photographers and more. We’ve built a community where anyone can get their creative projects done, and where creators bring their ideas to life and in the process, earn a living doing what they love. Our mission is to be the singular destination for creative assets. It doesn’t get much better than that!
We are a global and rapidly scaling business. Blending purpose and profit, we're a passionate B Corp, committed to making a positive impact on the communities we engage in. You can read more about our purpose, mission and values on our website.
We’re leaders in flexibility and have embraced ways of working to encourage this for a long time. Where we can, let’s make work, work for you! Our roles can be based ANYWHERE in Australia or New Zealand, and while we all mostly work from home we’re proud of how we keep our global team connected.
About the Role
As a Senior Data Platform Architect at Envato, you’ll play a key role in shaping and delivering the architecture of our data platform to support business growth. This hands-on role blends strategic vision with execution, ensuring our data infrastructure is scalable, secure, and high-performing. You’ll design and implement a flexible, modern data ecosystem that integrates seamlessly across the business, covering ingestion, orchestration, storage, compute, transformation, and governance. With a "Platform as Product" mindset, you’ll create a system that data engineers and analysts love to use. You’ll also stay ahead of industry best practices, continuously auditing and refining our architecture to drive long-term success.
This is a 12 month, fixed term contract.
What you’ll be doing:
- Design and implement scalable data architecture that supports analytics, operations, and reporting while balancing cost and performance.
- Define and optimise data ingestion and orchestration frameworks, ensuring seamless integration with internal and third-party providers.
- Configure and manage dbt Cloud, setting up scalable frameworks, CI/CD processes, and integrations with other technologies.
- Develop enterprise-wide database structures, including data warehouses, schemas, and logical data models.
- Establish and enforce data governance standards, ensuring data integrity, consistency, and security across the organisation.
- Lead database management efforts, optimising performance, resilience, and security for analytical and operational needs.
- Create and maintain documentation for data architecture, ELT processes, and governance policies to ensure consistency and best practices.
- Work closely with compliance and privacy teams to uphold security, compliance, and regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR).
- Continuously audit and refine data architecture, staying ahead of industry trends and best practices.
- Foster a culture of data stewardship, promoting adherence to governance principles across teams.
- Support data engineers and analysts with frameworks and best practices, ensuring efficient and scalable data solutions.
- Lead strategic data initiatives, collaborating with leadership and stakeholders to align priorities with business goals.
About you:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 10+ years of experience in data architecture, data management, or related roles within an e-commerce or similar environment.
- Proven expertise in data modelling, database design, and data warehousing, with a track record of successful implementations.
- Extensive experience with ELT, Integration, Orchestration and IAC tools- dbt (preferably Cloud) is a must.
- Deep understanding of data governance, data quality frameworks, and best practices.
- Extensive experience with cloud database management systems (e.g. Redshift, Snowflake, DataBricks).
- In-depth knowledge of data security and compliance regulations.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and drive consensus across all levels of the organisation.
- Superior analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a strategic mindset.
- Experience leading large-scale data transformation projects
Some of the great things we offer
• We are a remote business with full flexibility for you to manage work and life as you need - outcomes are what’s important to us.
• We provide MacBook Pros or HP’s for you to do your best work, as well as all your initial and ongoing tech setup to suit your individual needs.
• It’s important you love your home office so we will provide a contribution towards your set up and a monthly allowance to support work from home costs.
• Want to expand your family? We will support you! We offer 20 weeks paid primary carer leave (with super paid on top for the first 12 months); and 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.
• Connection is so important in a remote business. That’s why we provide you with an annual allowance to meet up with colleagues and share some food and a laugh.
• Continuous improvement is encouraged and we provide an annual budget for you to put towards your learning.
• We know our product is awesome so we will provide you with a free Envato Elements subscription for your side gigs and/or personal use.
• Your wellbeing is paramount and we provide access to a holistic assistance program that provides support in many areas of life and health.
Our culture
• We are B Corp certified & believe in succeeding sustainably as one global team.
• We are leaders in flexible working and really walk the talk - our work from anywhere benefit allows you to work and travel for up to 3 months in another country. We have also removed standard hours from contracts to empower our people to work in a way that makes sense to them.
• We support working parents through a range of initiatives, including being a proud partner with Grace Papers.
• As part of our values and vision, Envato contributes 2% of profits to charities in each of the three main countries we operate in.
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Hi there! We're so happy you found us. Founded in a Sydney garage in 2006, Envato was born from a desire to make a positive impact. Now, 15 years later, we remain independently owned and committed to creating opportunities for our creatives to thrive. As a proud B Corp, we focus on a long-term vision, balancing purpose and profit for sustainable growth. We’re one of the world’s leading online creative communities for creative assets and tools. We provide genuine opportunities for creators worldwide to create, earn and grow. In the process, we're striving to make creative success accessible and achievable for all, both independently and as part of a global community. There are many ways to work, and flexibility is key. A remote-first culture is in our DNA, and wherever our people are in the world, we pledge to provide a unique and caring work environment. We have offices in Melbourne, Guadalajara, and Los Angeles, with over 600 people worldwide. From engineers and product owners to designers and marketers, our global and diverse teams are packed with talented and creative individuals who are fiercely passionate about working in a values-driven business. Envato is about more than just the bottom line. It’s work made with heart.
