DA306: DataOps-Ready Architecture & Automation

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SFIA Reference: METL Level 4/5

Data Architect (Grade 3)

Competency Description

Collaborates with engineers to embed automation and version control within architectural assets and processes.

Learning Outcomes

  • Define IaC for schema or model deployment.
  • Use Git for architectural artefacts and reviews.
  • Support CI/CD for metadata and pipeline changes.

Evidence Requirements

Level 4:

  • Participated in a CI/CD design for data assets.
  • Used version control for schema changes. Level 5:
  • Built or enhanced automated deployment scripts.
  • Supported architecture as code initiative.

Suggested Learning Activities

  • Git/GitHub for architecture artefacts.
  • Terraform or Bicep module creation.
  • Reflection: Manual vs automated design management.

Recommended Resources

  • KnowHow: “CI/CD for Data Assets”
  • Microsoft Learn: “Deploy Infrastructure with Bicep”

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