Skills Map - Data Architect (GSC Top 5)

SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY
SKILLS MAP – DATA ARCHITECT

Sector Infocomm Technology
Track Data and Artificial Intelligence
Sub-track Data Engineering
Occupation Data Architect
Job Role Data Architect

The Data Architect designs systems to facilitate access to and finding of information. He/She plans, designs,
develops and tests internal information-delivery solutions and data models with the focus on providing
positive user experience. He works with end users to specify requirements, create and implement designs to
meet internal and client-facing objectives. He develops information management standards and practices, in
compliance with data privacy policies and ethics and governance frameworks.
Job Role
He works in a team setting and is proficient in database systems, scripting and programming languages
Description
required by the organisation. He is also familiar with the relevant software platforms on which the solution is
deployed on.
The Data Architect integrates diverse needs and perspectives from internal and external clients, and
possesses a creative mind to develop new and fresh ideas and solutions. He possesses strong leadership
and communication abilities and is able to influence key stakeholders and clients he interfaces with.
Critical Work Performance
Critical Work Functions Key Tasks
Functions, Key Expectations
Tasks and Determine data engineering requirements across all In accordance with:
Performance systems, platforms and applications based on
Expectations artificial intelligence solutions  The Model AI
Advise the business on data requirements based on Governance
information and insights desired Framework by the
Establish and implement data ethics, privacy and Personal Data
Identify business needs security guidelines and policies for potential new Protection
business cases that involve data engineering Commission
processes
Advise on latest machine learning libraries,
strategies, and products in database and data
processing software based on business
requirements
Define the desired state of information flow through
the organisation to inform the data architecture
Assess existing systems to evaluate their usability,
usefulness, visual design and content
Guide alignment of information management
Design data architecture standards with the enterprise architectural plan and
information security standards
Develop strategies for seamless and low-risk
migration of data between systems
Communicate the design and recommendations to
stakeholders
Formulate strategy for code compilation with Data
Science/AI Science and Data Engineering teams for
Bring artificial intelligence model production
(AI)/machine learning (ML) Formulate AI/ML development pipeline strategy and
models into production infrastructure for the organisation
Provide technical guidance for scaling of AI/ML
models pre-deployment
Create deployment blueprint for AI/ML solutions
Deploy artificial intelligence Provide technical guidance for deployment and

(AI)/machine learning (ML) optimisation of AI/ML models
models in solutions Ensure deployed AI/ML models are aligned with the
company's core values and comply with the data
governance and ethics guidelines
Manage people and Review operational strategies, policies and targets
organisation across teams and projects
Develop strategies for resource planning and
utilisation
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Review the utilisation of resources
Oversee the development of learning roadmaps for

teams and functions
Establish performance indicators to benchmark
effectiveness of learning and development
programmes against best practices
Implement succession planning initiatives for key
management positions
Technical Skills and Competencies Generic Skills and Competencies (Top 5)
Computational Modelling Level 5 Leadership Advanced
Business Needs Analysis Level 5 Communication Advanced
Change Management Level 5 Developing People Intermediate

Transdisciplinary
Configuration Tracking Level 5 Advanced
Thinking
Data Design Level 5 Computational Thinking Advanced
Data Engineering Level 5
Data Governance Level 6
Data Strategy Level 6
Skills and Data Visualisation Level 5

Competencies
Database Administration Level 5
Emerging Technology
Level 5
Synthesis
Performance Management Level 5
Problem Management Level 5
Programme Management Level 6
Quality Standards Level 5
Security Architecture Level 5
Stakeholder Management Level 5
Test Planning Level 5

Programme For a list of Training Programmes available for the ICT sector, please visit: www.skillsfuture.sg/skills-
Listing framework/ict
The information contained in this document serves as a guide.
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SKILLS FRAMEWORK FOR INFOCOMM TECHNOLOGY

SKILLS MAP – DATA ARCHITECT

Track Data and Artificial Intelligence

Sub-track Data Engineering

Occupation Data Architect

Job Role Data Architect

Deploy artificial intelligence Provide technical guidance for deployment and

©SkillsFuture Singapore and Infocomm Media Development Authority

Oversee the development of learning roadmaps for

Computational Modelling Level 5 Leadership Advanced

Business Needs Analysis Level 5 Communication Advanced

Change Management Level 5 Developing People Intermediate

Data Engineering Level 5

Data Governance Level 6

Data Strategy Level 6

Skills and Data Visualisation Level 5

Problem Management Level 5

Programme Management Level 6

Quality Standards Level 5

Security Architecture Level 5

Stakeholder Management Level 5

Test Planning Level 5

©SkillsFuture Singapore and Infocomm Media Development Authority

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