Job Description

Introduction: Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for data architecture? Our client is looking for a BI Data Architect responsible for aligning the BI architecture with business strategy by analyzing, defining, and designing the data architecture to meet the organizations information needs.Minimum Requirements:

• Education:

• Relevant 3-year tertiary or NQF aligned qualification.
• Experience:

• Up to 8 years in IT, with a minimum of 5 years in a BI technical role and 3 years in a BI architecture role.
• Proven track record of delivering BI technical solutions.
• Experience with Data Warehousing and BI best practices.

• In-depth knowledge of Data Warehousing and BI best practices.
• Experience in dimensional modeling, source systems analysis, and data architecture designs.
• Change-oriented with a creative approach to challenges.
• Disciplined in applying BI standards, yet open to suggestions and change.
• Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Supports team development through knowledge sharing and upskilling.
• Maintains advanced knowledge of business operations and industry trends.
• Evaluates solutions for commercial and technological feasibility.
• Leverages research on technology trends to guide IT roadmap decisions.
• Sets technical policies to support IT stability and success.
• Anticipates and overcomes obstacles with proactive problem-solving.
• Builds effective relationships and fosters collaborative partnerships.
• Communicates effectively with diverse audiences and adapts messaging accordingly.
• Continually seeks to adapt and improve through change.

• Define End-to-End Data Design for BI Solutions:

• Ensure cohesive integration of all components of the BI solution.
• Collaborate closely with Data Integration and Information Delivery developers.
• Develop and Define Data Standards:

• Establish and communicate data standards across the organization.
• Champion and govern these standards to ensure business benefits.
• Develop and Define Metadata Management:

• Design and maintain metadata repositories to facilitate data asset understanding.
• Create Optimal Data Design:

• Translate business problems into data designs.
• Align user needs with organizational objectives and system requirements.
• Develop and Define Data Governance:

• Ensure compliance and integrity of data solutions.
• Oversee Data Governance, including data quality and reliability.
• Build and Maintain Relationships:

• Form effective partnerships with Business, Enterprise Architecture, and IT teams.
• Provide specialist knowledge of Data Architecture to the Enterprise Architecture team.
• Lead and Drive Research and Development:

• Guide the BI team in technology decisions and technical/data roadmap development.
• Continuously improve Data Architecture methodology through industry trends and best practices.
• Ensure Team Effectiveness:

• Build a sustainable team capability.
• Set aligned goals to ensure quality work.

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