Data Architect

Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Duties & Responsibilities:Develop and create Data Architecture Blueprints and Models

  • Develop and maintain the data architecture blueprint: Define the standards, guidelines, and models for data architecture that ensure alignment with business goals and technical standards.
  • Create and maintain data models: Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ensuring the database structures support business requirements.
Design data integrated solutions and alignment of data strategies
  • Design and manage data integration solutions: Develop strategies for data integration across different systems and platforms, including on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Data strategy alignment: Align data architecture with enterprise strategy, supporting governance, security, and compliance needs.
Implementation of data governance frameworks
  • Ensure data governance standards: Establish and enforce standards for data management, security, and privacy to maintain data integrity.
  • Implement data quality processes: Develop policies and tools to monitor and improve data quality, reducing risks associated with poor data management.
Evaluation of new technologies
  • Evaluate new technologies: Assess emerging data technologies and tools, recommending the best fit for the organization's architecture.
  • Oversee data platform implementation: Supervise the deployment and optimization of data platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and efficient.
Lead data projects
  • Lead data-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
  • Lead data migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions between legacy systems and new data platforms.
Optimization of critical business systems performance
  • Optimize data systems for performance: Ensure that databases, data warehouses, and other data storage solutions are performing optimally.
  • Troubleshoot performance issues: Diagnose and resolve any issues that impact the performance or efficiency of data systems
Selection of technologies
  • Technology Selection: Identify and recommend the appropriate tools, technologies, and platforms for data management and analytics.
Formal Education:
  • Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field
  • Industry certification such as:
  • DAMA
  • AWS/AZURE
  • Snowflake or DMBOK2 (advantage)
Experience:
  • Minimum 7 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in data architecture
  • Financial Services industry experience in data architecture (Life Insurance industry experience will be an advantage)

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1352339
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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