Azure Data Architect: Databricks & Modeling

Be Different

Sandton

On-site

ZAR 900,000 - 1,800,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Be Different is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design and implement enterprise-scale data platforms on Microsoft Azure, aligning with insurance industry requirements. The role emphasizes data modeling, governance, and modern data services to enable planning units with actionable insights.

Responsibilities include leading data modernization, ensuring security and compliance, and driving automation with DevOps practices. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential for success.

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in enterprise-level data architecture, solution design and modeling in insurance data technologies.
Experience leading large-scale data platform implementations across hybrid and cloud environments.
Design scalable, secure, cost-effective data architectures aligned with requirements.

Responsibilities

Architect scalable data platforms using Microsoft Azure technologies (Azure SQL, Synapse, Cosmos DB, Data Lake, Databricks).
Lead data modernization initiatives and oversee migration strategies.
Govern data lifecycle, compliance (POPIA, GDPR) and metadata management.
Enable BI & analytics with Power BI, Analysis Services and ML tools.
Support application development and integration with data contracts and APIs.
Champion CI/CD, IaC (Terraform) and automated data workflows.
Collaborate across enterprise teams and governance bodies.
Mentor junior architects and engineers to foster best practices.
Ensure data quality management and observability across pipelines.