Azure Data Architect — Modernization & Analytics Leader

Isilumko Staffing; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 950,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Aid Contribution

Provident Fund Contribution

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing in Sandton seeks a Senior Data Architect to shape enterprise data platforms and drive modernization initiatives using Azure cloud technologies.

You will lead scalable data platforms, govern data lifecycle, ensure POPIA/GDPR compliance, and enable BI with Power BI and Azure ML.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring, and delivering robust, observable data solutions that support strategic goals.

Qualifications

• Experience designing cloud-native data architectures on Azure.
• Proven leadership in data modernization projects.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to mentor teams and drive enterprise data strategy.

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable, cloud-native data platforms on Azure.
• Lead data modernization by migrating legacy systems to cloud.
• Govern data lifecycle; ensure POPIA and GDPR compliance.
• Enable analytics with Power BI and Azure services.
• Guide app development and data integration with .NET.
• Champion DevOps, CI/CD and infrastructure as code.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align data architecture with goals.
• Mentor team and improve data quality and observability.

Skills

Cloud architecture

Azure data services

Data governance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Azure SQL

Synapse

Cosmos DB

Data Lake

Databricks

Power BI

Azure Analysis Services

Azure Machine Learning

Purview

Application Insights

Azure Log Analytics

Job description

Isilumko Staffing in Sandton seeks a Senior Data Architect to shape enterprise data platforms and drive modernization initiatives using Azure cloud technologies.

You will lead scalable data platforms, govern data lifecycle, ensure POPIA/GDPR compliance, and enable BI with Power BI and Azure ML.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, mentoring, and delivering robust, observable data solutions that support strategic goals.