Data Architect: Analytical and Reporting Platforms

Capitec; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in South Africa is looking for a skilled individual to define technology solutions for the Data and Analytics environment. This role involves managing a team of data engineers and providing mentorship. Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in implementing Business Intelligence solutions and a strong background in Data Visualisation.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth

Employee benefits

Qualifications

• At least 4 years’ experience implementing BI and Data Visualisation solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing best practices.
• Expert in the field of BI development including reports and dashboards.

Responsibilities

• Define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics environment.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to a team of data engineers.
• Collaborate with engineers on technical deliverables.

Skills

Business Intelligence development

Data Visualisation

Mentorship

Team management

Collaboration

Education

Diploma in Information Technology - Systems Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Power BI

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Why choose Us

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Purpose Statement

• Define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment, ensuring it meets both current and future technology needs.
• Support and oversee the development of detailed technical specifications from business requirements by maintaining strong expertise in D&A and related Back-End Systems and data sources.
• Manage a team of data engineers responsible for implementing the technology solution.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to a small team of data engineers contributing to the analytical platform.
• Collaborate with engineers on technical deliverables.

Experience (Minimum)

• At least 4 years’ experience implementing BI and Data Visualisation solutions and supporting architecture
• Product development life cycle
• Preference will be given to candidates who has experience with Microsoft fabric and Power Bi
• In depth knowledge of Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing best practices
• In depth knowledge of BI environments, solutions and implementations (end-to-end BI architecture and technologies)
• Expert in the field of BI development (reports, dashboards, data visualisation, etc.)
• A good understanding of design and user experience principles

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Diploma in Information Technology - Systems Engineering

Qualifications (Ideal Or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

Knowledge (Minimum)

• Data Warehouse Development Life Cycle
• Dimensional modelling
• Financial systems and procedures
• UML or equivalent modelling language
• Technical Test Plan Design
• IT systems development processesApplication development
• Standards and governance

Knowledge (Ideal)

• Banking systems environment
• Banking business model
• Agile development life cycle
• Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)

Conditions of Employment

• 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.