Azure Data Architect: Modernization, Governance & Analytics

Guardrisk; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardrisk is seeking a Technology Data Architect to design and govern enterprise-grade Azure data platforms. You will drive data modernization, analytics, automation, and secure data integration across cloud and hybrid environments, reporting to the Enterprise Solutions Architect.

The role requires 7+ years in enterprise data architecture and 5+ years in the insurance sector, with strong Azure data services, governance, and BI leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years enterprise data architecture experience.
• 5+ years insurance industry experience.
• Experience delivering large-scale data platforms (cloud and hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Architect scalable Azure-based data platforms and models.
• Lead data modernization and migration strategies.
• Enforce data governance, privacy, and compliance across systems.
• Enable analytics and BI with Power BI, Azure services, and AI integration.
• Provide integration guidance for data-driven applications and automation.
• Implement data quality & observability frameworks and monitoring.
• Collaborate across architecture, engineering and business teams.

Skills

Azure data services

Data modeling

Data governance

Power BI

Cloud security

DevOps

CI/CD

Infrastructure as Code

Education

BCom / BSc or equivalent

Tools

Terraform

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Dataverse

Power BI

Azure Analysis Services

Purview

Job description

Guardrisk is seeking a Technology Data Architect to design and govern enterprise-grade Azure data platforms. You will drive data modernization, analytics, automation, and secure data integration across cloud and hybrid environments, reporting to the Enterprise Solutions Architect.

The role requires 7+ years in enterprise data architecture and 5+ years in the insurance sector, with strong Azure data services, governance, and BI leadership capabilities.