Data Architect

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Job Summary Key Responsibilities:
Best Practice Research:

  • Conduct research on developments and trends in Data Architecture.
  • Ensure knowledge of industry standards and best practices, identifying gaps for improvement.
Data Architecture:
  • Partner with business and data colleagues to refine requirements and translate them into design documents.
  • Ensure all aspects of the data platform are considered, including data management, storage, access, data science, and reporting tools.
  • Design and implement database solutions to store and retrieve organizational data.
  • Evaluate stakeholder operations, applications, and programming to identify database structural necessities.
  • Assess database implementation procedures for compliance with regulations.
Technical Implementation:
  • Install and organize information systems to ensure organizational functionality.
  • Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
  • Monitor system performance through regular tests and troubleshooting.
  • Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.
Support and Training:
  • Educate staff on SQL-related procedures and software usage.
  • Provide support for system issues in a timely manner.
Risk, Data, and Compliance Management:
  • Ensure full compliance with statutory regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Consider data security in the design and implementation of data solutions.
  • Utilize data profiling tools and understand data flows between systems.
Skills Profile:
Education:
  • Bachelors Degree in computer science, engineering, mathematics, statistics, or a related field.
Knowledge and Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 years experience in data engineering and data architecture.
  • Experience with databases and large-scale data management.
  • Good understanding of relational databases and organizational systems.
  • Project management or consulting experience in cross-functional projects.
  • Certifications in big data and cloud infrastructure are advantageous.
  • Expertise in software development, data analysis, data structures, algorithms, and distributed computing.
  • Understanding of physical database design principles and the system development life cycle.
  • Knowledge of ETL processes and data profiling tools.
  • Familiarity with multi/hybrid cloud environments.
Key Skills:
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work in an agile, multi-disciplined environment.
  • Solution-focused with a collaborative mindset.
  • Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Managerial/Specialist Skills:
  • Coaching and development of team members.
  • Leading and managing change initiatives.
  • Performance development and action-oriented decision making.
  • Managing self and prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Customer focus and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Building relationships and effective teamwork.
Values and Behaviours:
  • Commitment to our client's core values: Care, Truth, Dignity, Compassion, and Participation.
  • Uphold the clients service standards of respect, identity, dignity, hygiene, compassion, appreciation, and inclusivity.
How to apply:
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria are requested to apply online OR e-mail a detailed CV to .Network FinanceRecruiter

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1326442
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    R100000 - 133333 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned