Data Platform Engineering Lead

FirstRand Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg seeks an Enterprise IT Architect to lead data strategy and platform development. You will drive architecture decisions across data governance, cloud platforms, ML/AI and BI initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to enable business objectives.

As a senior leader you will manage internal and external development teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to technology strategy aligned with enterprise goals and transformation plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in enterprise data strategy and operating models.
• Proficiency in data governance, privacy, security and regulatory compliance.
• Expertise in data architecture, integration, cloud platforms, AI/ML, analytics and BI.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of new applications/systems for data platform environments.
• Analyse business requirements and translate to IT solutions and implementation plans.
• Provide input to architects during solution design documentation.
• Lead IT solutions teams to enable business strategies and objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders and management.
• Oversee IT governance, risk and compliance and platform maintenance.

Skills

Enterprise data strategy

Data governance

Data architecture

Cloud data platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT

Job description

FirstRand Limited in Johannesburg seeks an Enterprise IT Architect to lead data strategy and platform development. You will drive architecture decisions across data governance, cloud platforms, ML/AI and BI initiatives, partnering with stakeholders to enable business objectives.

As a senior leader you will manage internal and external development teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and contribute to technology strategy aligned with enterprise goals and transformation plans.