Data Platform Transformation Leader (Hybrid & Cloud)

e-Merge IT Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

e-Merge IT Recruitment in Johannesburg seeks a senior leader to drive enterprise data transformation, modernise platforms and enable data-driven decision making across the organisation. You will shape the data platform roadmap and oversee cloud architecture and data integration initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in data engineering or enterprise architecture, proven experience in platform modernisation, governance and leading delivery teams.

Qualifications

• NQF Level 7 IT/CS/Engineering qualification.
• 5–7 years in data engineering, data platforms or enterprise architecture.
• Proven experience in data platform modernization and cloud technologies.
• Experience leading technical delivery teams.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Advantageous: Level 8 qualification, cloud or architecture certifications, and AI/advanced analytics experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the enterprise data platform roadmap.
• Lead cloud data architecture, platform engineering and data integration initiatives.
• Modernise legacy systems and establish scalable, API-driven data environments.
• Implement data governance, quality, security, monitoring and data reliability practices.
• Enable trusted enterprise data, AI, advanced analytics and self-service reporting.
• Collaborate with executive and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver business value.
• Lead high-performing technical teams, delivery partners and vendors.
• Manage delivery governance, resources and budget inputs.

Skills

Data platform modernization

Cloud data architecture

Leadership

Data integration

API-driven data environments

Data governance & security

Stakeholder collaboration

Budget management

Education

NQF Level 7 in IT/CS/Engineering

NQF Level 8 / certifications

Job description

e-Merge IT Recruitment in Johannesburg seeks a senior leader to drive enterprise data transformation, modernise platforms and enable data-driven decision making across the organisation. You will shape the data platform roadmap and oversee cloud architecture and data integration initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in data engineering or enterprise architecture, proven experience in platform modernisation, governance and leading delivery teams.