Data Architect - CPT

Decision Inc
Cape Town
ZAR 600 000 - 1 000 000
Job description

Decision Inc. is currently looking for a Data Architect to join our Data Information and Analytics team as a client-facing permanently employed consultant. Good communication and collaboration skills are therefore essential, as well as great statistical ability on at least one platform (Python). There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Who are we

Decision Inc. is a global management and technology consulting organization. We help companies become Data Driven Businesses that are fit to take on the challenges of a digital world. Transforming their current operations and developing their new business platforms to scale innovation into the future. Our experience in leading technology and industry specializations have enabled us to help companies to make better decisions faster. We represent the leading technology brands and are experts in the implementation support and execution of these technologies.

What will you do

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions.
  • Assist our sales team with PreSales and POCs.
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance to our junior and intermediate consultants.
  • Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture.
  • Assemble large complex data sets that meet functional/non-functional business requirements.
  • Identify, design and implement internal process improvements: automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, redesigning infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
  • Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Microsoft technologies.
  • Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency, and other key business performance metrics.
  • Work with stakeholders including the Executive Product, Data, and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
  • Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
  • Complete technical reviews for consultants.
  • Assist with necessary technical training for consultants and clients.
  • Provide input into consultants' technical growth plans.
  • Drive technical blogs, forums, and/or workshops.
  • Assist support desk where applicable.

Who do you need to be

  • Minimum 8 years working experience in data engineering.
  • Advanced working SQL knowledge and experience working with relational databases, query authoring (SQL), as well as working familiarity with a variety of databases.
  • Experience building and optimizing data pipelines, architectures, and data structures.
  • Experience performing root cause analysis on internal and external data and processes to answer specific business questions and identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Strong analytic skills related to working with unstructured datasets.
  • Build processes supporting data transformation, data structures, metadata dependency, and workload management.
  • A successful history of manipulating, processing, and extracting value from large disconnected datasets.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills.
  • Experience supporting and working with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field.
  • Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous.
  • Microsoft Qualifications:
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate: Data & Analytics (Advantageous)
  • SQL Server 2016 or later.

SQL Database Development:

  • SQL Database Administration
  • SQL BI Development

Key Skills:

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