Data Architect

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

ATS Client in Johannesburg, South Africa, seeks a Senior Data Architect to design and oversee enterprise data architectures, ensuring data integrity and accessibility across global systems.

You will lead semantic and logical data models, map data across platforms, and mentor junior architects while delivering scalable, secure data solutions for international payments. The role requires strong collaboration with engineers, analysts and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of data principles, structures, and governance.
• Proven experience with data modeling (semantic and logical).
• Expertise in data mapping and transformation processes.
• Hands-on experience with international payments systems and related data flows.
• Senior-level experience in designing and implementing enterprise data architectures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and guide cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architectures, including semantic and logical data models.
• Develop and manage data mapping strategies between systems and applications.
• Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to define data requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on international payments data flows and integration with business processes.
• Lead and mentor junior data architects and other team members.
• Evaluate and recommend new data management technologies, tools, and best practices.

Skills

Data governance

Data modeling

Data mapping

Data transformation

International payments

Enterprise architectures

Analytical skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Data Architect with deep expertise in data management and modeling to join our team. The ideal candidate will design, implement, and oversee enterprise data architectures, ensuring the integrity, availability, and usability of critical business data. This role requires experience with international payments and a strong understanding of complex data ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architectures, including semantic and logical data models.
• Develop and manage data mapping strategies between systems and applications.
• Ensure data consistency, quality, and security across multiple platforms.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, and analysts to define data requirements and translate them into scalable solutions.
• Provide expert guidance on international payments data flows and integration with business processes.
• Lead and mentor junior data architects and other team members.
• Evaluate and recommend new data management technologies, tools, and best practices

Requirements

• Strong understanding of data principles, structures, and governance.
• Proven experience with data modeling (semantic and logical).
• Expertise in data mapping and transformation processes.
• Hands‑on experience with international payments systems and related data flows.
• Senior‑level experience in designing and implementing enterprise data architectures.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and guide cross‑functional teams.