Data Solutions Architect

Placements24; Waukee (IA); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a leading analytics and consulting firm to hire an experienced Data Solutions Architect for a contract role. The position is fully remote within South Africa, focusing on designing robust data architectures to enable analytics, BI, and data-driven decision-making from anywhere in the country.

You will define data strategies, governance, and data flow across the organization, while selecting technologies, ensuring data quality, and providing architectural

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles.
• Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions using SQL, NoSQL databases, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), and data lakes.
• Strong understanding of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential.
• Proficiency in data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms.
• Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data security best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with programming languages such as Python or Scala for data manipulation is a plus.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect scalable, secure data solutions, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
• Develop and implement data models, schemas, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Define data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and data analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Evaluate and select appropriate data technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across all data solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on data architecture best practices.
• Develop and maintain data architecture documentation.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data management and analytics.
• Troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines and query performance.

Skills

SQL

NoSQL

Data modeling

ETL/ELT

Python

Scala

Data governance

Data security

BI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Data Science

Tools

Snowflake

Redshift

BigQuery

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading analytics and consulting firm based in Paarl, Western Cape , is seeking an experienced Data Solutions Architect for a contract position. This role is focused on designing, developing, and implementing robust data architectures that enable advanced analytics, business intelligence, and data-driven decision-making. You will play a critical role in defining data strategies, establishing data governance frameworks, and ensuring the efficient flow and management of data across the organization. This is a fully remote opportunity, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa, while contributing to impactful data projects for our client.

Key Responsibilities

Design and architect scalable, secure, and high-performance data solutions, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts. Develop and implement data models, schemas, and ETL/ELT processes. Define data governance policies, standards, and best practices. Collaborate with business stakeholders and data analysts to understand data requirements and deliver solutions. Evaluate and select appropriate data technologies, tools, and platforms. Ensure data quality, integrity, and reliability across all data solutions. Provide technical leadership and guidance on data architecture best practices. Develop and maintain data architecture documentation. Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data management and analytics. Troubleshoot and optimize data pipelines and query performance.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or related roles. Proven experience designing and implementing enterprise-scale data solutions using technologies like SQL, NoSQL databases, data warehouses (e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery), and data lakes. Strong understanding of data modeling techniques, ETL/ELT processes, and data integration patterns. Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) is essential. Proficiency in data visualization tools and business intelligence platforms. Familiarity with data governance, data quality, and data security best practices. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills. Experience with programming languages such as Python or Scala for data manipulation is a plus. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field. Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a remote setting.

Benefits

This contract position offers a highly competitive remuneration package, reflective of your expertise and experience. As a remote contractor, you benefit from the flexibility to work from your preferred location. You will have the opportunity to work on challenging and impactful data projects, collaborating with a dynamic team of professionals. Our client provides access to necessary project resources and supportive management. This role is ideal for seasoned data architects looking for stimulating and rewarding contract work, contributing to advanced data strategies for clients in the Paarl, Western Cape region and beyond.