Data Architect- Manager

We're on the hunt for a DATA DREAMWEAVER!

Job Title:

Data Architect – Manager

Level:

Manager | Cloud Crusader | Data Strategist

Ready to architect the future of data? If you speak fluent SQL, dream in schemas, and treat data like a priceless Picasso, then we've got your next big move.

We're looking for a visionary Data Architect – Manager to build scalable, secure, and seriously smart enterprise data solutions in the cloud!

What you'll be rocking on the daily:

1. Architect and implement scalable, high-performance enterprise data solutions.
2. Develop logical and physical data models to support transactional and analytical workloads.
3. Optimize cloud-based data storage, retrieval, and processing strategies.
4. Ensure data integrity, governance, and security compliance across the organization.
5. Collaborate with business and technology teams to define data strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
6. Lead the development of ETL / ELT pipelines and data transformation workflows to enhance data quality.
7. Evaluate and recommend best-fit data technologies, tools, and frameworks.
8. Define metadata management and data lineage strategies to ensure traceability and consistency.
9. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineers and analysts.
10. Drive innovation in data management, analytics, and AI / ML integration.

You bring the brainpower:

1. Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Data Management, Information Systems, or a related field.
2. 6+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and cloud data solutions.
3. Expertise in logical and physical data modeling, normalization, and schema design.
4. Proven experience with enterprise data architecture, data warehousing, and governance frameworks.
5. Proficiency in cloud data services (Azure Synapse, GCP BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Snowflake).
6. Strong knowledge of SQL, data lakes, data mesh, and ETL / ELT pipeline optimization.
7. Experience in implementing data security best practices, including data masking, encryption, and role-based access control.

Your toolbox includes:

1. Modeling: ERD, schema design, 3NF, star / snowflake schemas.
2. ETL / ELT: Spark, Databricks, Apache Kafka, airflow, performance tuning.
3. Compliance: GDPR, POPIA.

This isn't just another data role — it's your chance to lead the revolution. Ready to flip the switch on legacy thinking and design data systems that make people say "Whoa"? Apply now and let's architect awesome together!