Data Architect

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Job Description


Role Overview:
As a Data Architect, you will design and define data requirements, models, and structures to optimize application performance and ensure seamless data integration. You will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in Data & AI Strategy, influencing decisions and providing solutions that apply across teams. This role requires strategic thinking, technical expertise, and strong stakeholder engagement skills, particularly in mining or related industries.Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement innovative data strategies to enhance application performance.
  • Design data models, structures, and storage solutions aligned with enterprise architecture principles.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity, consistency, and governance.
  • Establish and enforce data governance policies and procedures.
  • Identify and resolve data-related challenges across projects.
  • Stay abreast of advancements in data architecture and emerging trends.
Competencies:
  • Strong problem-solving abilities and decision-making influence across teams.
  • Ability to lead and define the data scope within an enterprise architecture framework.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with senior stakeholders.
Qualifications & Skills:
  • Master proficiency in Data & AI Strategy.
  • Strong expertise in Data Access, Data Architecture Principles, Data Taxonomy, and AI processes.
  • Proven experience in data modeling, defining data requirements, and implementing governance frameworks.
  • Preferred certifications: TOGAF and relevant data certifications (e.g., DAMA or equivalent).
  • Exceptional stakeholder engagement and advisory skills.
  • Experience in the mining industry or large-scale enterprise projects is highly advantageous.
About Accenture Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the worlds leading organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth and enhance servicesxe2x80x94creating tangible value at speed and scale. We are a talent- and innovation-led company with 774,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries. Technology is at the core of change today, and we are one of the worlds leaders in helping drive that change, with strong ecosystem relationships. We combine our strength in technology and leadership in cloud, data and AI with unmatched industry experience, functional expertise and global delivery capability. Our broad range of services, solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Song, together with our culture of shared success and commitment to creating 360xc2xb0 value, enable us to help our clients reinvent and build trusted, lasting relationships. We measure our success by the 360xc2xb0 value we create for our clients, each other, our shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us atEqual Employment Opportunity StatementAll employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law.Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1390726
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
  • Education
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