Data Architect

Capitec Client Care; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank is seeking a Data Architect in Stellenbosch to design scalable data infrastructures that empower retail sales channels. The role demands a strong background in data management and cloud technologies, primarily AWS, to support organizational decisions and drive innovation. Join a motivated team to transform banking experiences through effective data solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in data analysis and management.
• 2 years hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services.
• Strong understanding of data warehousing and domain-driven design principles.

Responsibilities

• Design and shape data infrastructure for sales channels.
• Build robust, scalable data architectures.
• Drive data-driven innovation and simplify banking.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Decision making skills

Planning, organising and coordination skills

Problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science

Bachelor's Degree in AWS Architecture

Tools

AWS Cloud Services

Databases (Redshift, Aurora, SQL Server, DynamoDB)

Job description

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Date: 26 Jun 2025

Location: Stellenbosch, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Capitec Bank Ltd

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Join Us in Becoming the Best Bank in the World!!

We appoint energized and motivated people for their potentialandcontinuously look fortalented, driven individualstohelp usinnovate and evolve.That is why we focus on finding the right people for the right jobs. We love what we do because we focus on making a positive difference for our clients and employees. Our company DNA is built around talented and committed teams dedicated to build a brand that we are proud of and earns the trust of our clients.

Who We Are

We are a bank, but we’re much more than that.We believe that banking is about enabling peopleto control their financial lives through banking that is simplified, accessible, affordable, and delivered through a personal experience. By helping our clients manage their financial lives better, we enable them to live better

Why choose Us

At Capitec, we offer our best by living up to our CEO values in every situation – we always put theClient first, act withEnergy andtakeOwnership.And to support people in being their best,our Employee Value Propositionoffersevery value to all team members through cohesive teams, growth opportunities as well asemployee benefitsand savings. We make it a priority toensure that each member of the Capitec team feels welcome, valued, focused, and has the opportunity to grow.

About The Role

Are you a data visionary who thrives on turning complexity into clarity? At Capitec Bank, we’re building the bank of the future — reimagining how we harness data at scale to drive smarter decisions, AI innovation, and exceptional client experiences within our sales channels, the heartbeat of our retail business.As a Data Architect within our Channels Data and Analytics team, you will play a key role in designing and shaping the data infrastructure that empowers our sales channels to self-serve and move faster — all while ensuring solutions remain lean, scalable, and trusted.We’re looking for someone with a strong background in data warehousing and a solid understanding of domain-driven design principles, capable of architecting robust, future-proof data ecosystems that align with both immediate business priorities and long-term strategic growth.If you’re passionate about cutting through complexity to build elegant, scalable data architectures that fuel data-driven innovation in our most vital retail channels, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help simplify banking for millions.

Education (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science
  
  

Education (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in AWS Architecture
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in data analysis, data modeling, data engineering, and data management.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services
• Databases: Redshift, Aurora, SQL Server, DynamoDB
• Exposure to or experience in front-end engineering.
• Exposure to or experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence (BI).
  
  

Knowledge

• Data Management and Data Modelling Platforms (Collibra and ERStudio or equivalent).
  
  

Ideal

• Banking Knowledge, (business environment, products and services and regulatory landscape)
• TOGAF
• Agile Methodology
  
  

Ideal Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills
  
  

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communications Skills
• Decision making skills
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Problem solving skills
  
  

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
  
  

Capitec is committed to diversity, applications to this position will strictly be considered in support of our employment equity goals.

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