Azure Data Architect — Cloud-Driven Data Platform Leader

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardrisk, part of Momentum Group Limited, seeks an experienced Technology Data Architect to design and govern enterprise Azure data platforms. You will drive data modernization, analytics, automation, and regulatory alignment while reporting to the Enterprise Solutions Architect.

You will lead data governance, modeling, security, and BI delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable, compliant data solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.

Qualifications

• 3–4 year IT or Business qualification (BCom, BSc, or equivalent)
• Relevant Microsoft/Azure certifications advantageous
• 7+ years enterprise data architecture experience
• Proven delivery of large-scale data platforms (cloud and hybrid)
• 5+ years insurance industry experience

Responsibilities

• Architect Scalable Data Platforms: design and implement Azure-based data solutions (Azure SQL, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Data Lake, Databricks, Dataverse).
• Lead Data Modernization: transform legacy systems into cloud-native architectures; oversee migration strategies and data mapping.
• Data Governance & Compliance: define standards for data lifecycle and ensure POPIA/GDPR compliance.
• Enable Analytics & BI: deliver integrated analytics using Power BI, Azure Analysis Services, and Azure ML.
• Application Integration & Automation: provide architectural guidance for data-driven applications and CI/CD (Terraform).
• Data Quality & Observability: implement data quality frameworks and monitoring with Azure Monitor and Purview.

Skills

Azure data services

Data modeling

Data governance

Power BI

Security & compliance

DevOps

Education

BCom/BSc or equivalent

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Synapse

Cosmos DB

Data Lake

Job description

Guardrisk, part of Momentum Group Limited, seeks an experienced Technology Data Architect to design and govern enterprise Azure data platforms. You will drive data modernization, analytics, automation, and regulatory alignment while reporting to the Enterprise Solutions Architect.

You will lead data governance, modeling, security, and BI delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable, compliant data solutions across cloud and hybrid environments.