AZURE Data Architect - Sandton - R1.2M PA

E-Merge; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

E-Merge is seeking an experienced data architect in Sandton to design and implement scalable Azure data platforms. You will drive cloud modernization, build robust data models, and champion governance to enable advanced analytics and BI across the organization.

Ideal candidates have extensive Azure expertise, 7+ years in data architecture, and 5+ years in the insurance sector. This permanent hybrid role offers a competitive salary in the Johannesburg area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level IT or Business degree (BCom/BSc or equivalent).
• 7+ years of enterprise data architecture experience.
• 5+ years within the insurance industry.
• Strong Azure data platform expertise.
• Experience delivering large-scale cloud and hybrid solutions.
• Knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, data governance, and security best practices.
• Microsoft/Azure certifications are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure data platforms.
• Lead exciting cloud modernization and legacy migration initiatives.
• Create robust data models that empower business intelligence and analytics.
• Champion data governance, quality, and master data management practices.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to unlock the full value of data.
• Drive innovation through modern analytics, automation, and cloud technologies.

Skills

Azure data platform

Cloud architecture

Data governance

Security best practices

Education

BCom or BSc or equivalent

Tools

Azure SQL

Azure Synapse Analytics

Cosmos DB

Azure Data Lake

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Dataverse

Power BI

DevOps CI/CD & IaC

Job description

Ready to architect the future of data?

If you're passionate about designing world-class data platforms, driving cloud transformation, and turning complex business requirements into powerful data solutions, then this opportunity could be your next big move!

What You'll Be Doing

• Design and build scalable, secure, and high-performing Azure data platforms.
• Lead exciting cloud modernization and legacy migration initiatives.
• Create robust data models that empower business intelligence and analytics.
• Champion data governance, quality, and master data management practices.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to unlock the full value of data.
• Drive innovation through modern analytics, automation, and cloud technologies.

Your Tech Playground

• Azure SQL
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Cosmos DB
• Azure Data Lake
• Azure Data Factory
• Databricks
• Dataverse
• Power BI
• DevOps, CI/CD & Infrastructure-as-Code

What We're Looking For

• Relevant IT or Business Degree (BCom, BSc, or equivalent)
• 7+ years of enterprise data architecture experience
• 5+ years within the insurance industry
• Strong Azure data platform expertise
• Experience delivering large-scale cloud and hybrid solutions
• Knowledge of POPIA, GDPR, data governance, and security best practices
• Microsoft/Azure certifications are a bonus!

Reference Number for this position is GZ61444 which is a permanent Hybrid position based in Sandton offering a salary of R1.2m per annum, negotiable based on experience and ability.