IT Specialist (Data Architecture)

IT Specialist (Data Architecture) - (250342)

Description

    

Join Our Mission to Foster Prosperity in Asia

Are you ready to make a difference on the future of Asia and be a catalyst for positive change? We are thrilled to offer a unique opportunity to become an important part of the prestigious Asian Development Bank (ADB). At ADB, our mission is simple yet powerful: to alleviate poverty and promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Organizational Setting and Reporting Relationship

The position of IT Specialist (Data Architecture) will be a member of the IT Data and Analytics Team and will work in close coordination with the Infrastructure and Technology Division and the Technology Strategy and Engineering Team in the Information Technology Department of ADB. You will be based at our Headquarters in Manila, Philippines.

You will report to Deputy Director General, ITD, and will oversee Junior team members.

Your Role

As IT Specialist (Data Architecture), you will design and implement scalable data architectures to drive our data strategy capabilities. You will ensure that the data infrastructure is future-proofed for emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven needs.

You will analyze complex data sets, measure insights, and create critical data pipelines to ensure insightful dashboards and analysis.

You will:

• Design and implement scalable and future-ready data architectures that support operational systems, analytics, AI/Machine Learning (ML) workloads, and enterprise reporting.
• Contribute to strengthening the Data Governance to ensure data consistency, integrity, and accessibility based on defined data standards and procedures for ensuring high-quality data.
• Contribute to design and implement Master Data Management frameworks to establish and maintain trusted data across multiple domains.
• Implement best practices for data security, privacy, and compliance, ensuring adherence to industry regulations and organizational policies.
• Architect end-to-end data solutions, integrating data from diverse sources, including cloud platforms and diverse data formats such as Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), databases, and streaming systems. Establish Data Contracts and related processes.
• Develop frameworks and architectures for data marketplaces to ensure seamless data sharing and democratization across the organization and externally.
• Design and improve cloud data platforms (e.g. Microsoft Azure, Azure Fabric), and emerging cloud technologies to ensure scalability, performance, and cost-efficiency.
• Lead architecture reviews, ensuring alignment with best practices, frameworks, and standards. Collaborate with teams to guide data-driven decision-making.
• Lead the integration of AI and ML capabilities into data architecture, ensuring advanced analytics, predictive modeling, and intelligent automation. Enhance the data platform to support AI-driven use cases, including data preparation, feature engineering, model deployment, and monitoring of AI solutions.
• Establish methods and procedures for tracking the health of the data platform with its pipelines, data quality, completeness, redundancy, and improvement.
• Work with ITD Leadership Team and stakeholders to define and align the data strategy, ensuring it supports ADB's broader vision and goals.
• Mentor data engineers, data modelers, and other technical teams in building high-quality data solutions.

 

Qualifications

 

You will need:

• A University degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, computer engineering or a related field; preferably at post-graduate level or its equivalent
• At least 6 years work experience in Data Architecture, with international experience working in several countries.
• With experience leading complex data programs and delivering business-driven outcomes.
• Solid understanding of cloud computing fundamentals with experience in Microsoft Azure and Azure Fabric.
• Relevant certifications in Microsoft Azure, Data Governance, or Data Architecture are preferred.
• Experience in API design, solid knowledge of data processing languages, such as SQL, Python, or Scala, and understanding of parallel processing, and virtualization.
• Familiarity with data security protocols, data masking, encryption, role-based access control, embedded data security practices, and compliance with relevant regulations and standards in all solutions.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment.
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Written and verbal proficiency in English.
• Please refer to the link for ADB Competency Framework for Technical International Staff grade 1.

Benefits

ADB offers a rewarding salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The salary will be based on ADB's standards and comparator markets, taking into account your qualifications and experience.

• Housing and education allowance (if applicable)
• Expatriate benefits (if applicable)
• Retirement plan
• Medical and health benefits
• Paid leave (including parental)
• Life and other insurance plans
• Staff development

About Us

Asian Development Bank (ADB) is an international development finance institution headquartered in Manila, Philippines and is composed of 69 members, 49 of which are from the Asia and Pacific region. ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty. ADB combines finance, knowledge, and partnerships to fulfill its expanded vision under our Strategy 2030.

ADB only hires nationals of its 69 members.

To view ADB Organizational Chart, please click here.

ADB seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities to work in an inclusive environment. ADB encourages all qualified candidates to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. Women are highly encouraged to apply.

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Primary Location

: Asian Development Bank Headquarters-Philippines-ManilaDepartment: Information Technology Department Division: Office of the Director General, ITDStaff Category: Technical International (HQ)Position Level: TI1

Job Posting

: 11-Apr-2025, 12:49:56 AM

Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External

: 29-Apr-2025, 3:59:00 PM