Data Architecture Specialist

Bebeedatasolutionsarchitect; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Cape Town is seeking an experienced Data Solutions Architect to help develop a cloud-based data warehousing and AI solution. This role involves architecting ETL/ELT workflows in Azure, collaborating with AI developers, and implementing advanced data models. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in data engineering or architecture, strong proficiency in Azure, SQL, and Python. Competitive benefits and a collaborative work environment are offered.

Benefits

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects

Collaborative work environment

Impactful contributions to the industry

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience as a Data Engineer or Data Architect in enterprise environments.
• Strong proficiency in Azure Cloud tools like Data Factory and Synapse.
• Advanced SQL and Python development experience.

Responsibilities

• Architecting and implementing ETL / ELT workflows using Azure Data Factory.
• Collaborating with AI developers and cloud engineers for data pipeline integration.
• Implementing data models to support text retrieval and summarization.

Skills

Azure Cloud

SQL

Python

Data governance

AI model integration

Job description

Data Solutions Architect Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Data Solutions Architect to join our team and help shape a cutting-edge cloud-based data warehousing and AI solution.

Role Overview

This is a greenfield opportunity to contribute to the development of an intelligent platform that aggregates, synthesizes, and summarizes unstructured data through a secure, scalable Azure-based architecture. As a key member of our Data and AI team, you will play a leading role in designing and developing end-to-end data pipelines and data warehousing solutions in Azure.

Responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include architecting and implementing ETL / ELT workflows using Azure Data Factory or equivalent, collaborating with AI developers and cloud engineers to connect data pipelines to AI / RAG systems, and implementing data models to support text retrieval, embedding, and summarization processes.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have 7+ years' experience as a Data Engineer or Data Architect in enterprise environments and strong proficiency in Azure Cloud (Data Factory, Blob Storage, Synapse, AI Foundry, OpenAI).

They will also have advanced SQL and Python development experience, proven experience with cloud data migration and modern data warehousing, and knowledge of vector databases, AI model integration, or RAG frameworks.

• Strong understanding of data orchestration, governance, and security principles
• Experience with Azure AI Foundry for AI workflow orchestration and management
• Knowledge of Azure OpenAI Service for LLM integration
• Advanced SQL and Python development skills
• Proven experience with cloud data migration and modern data warehousing

Benefits

• This role offers the opportunity to work on a cutting-edge project with a growing Data and AI team.
• You will be part of a collaborative environment where you can share your expertise and learn from others.
• Our team is committed to delivering high-quality solutions and making a significant impact in the industry.

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced Data Solutions Architect looking for a new challenge, please submit your application. We look forward to hearing from you!