Enterprise Data Architect - Modernization & Governance

Plusonex; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

iqbusiness in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Architect to define and maintain fit-for-purpose data architecture for priority systems, ensuring coherent data concepts, models, flows and governance.

You will lead data architecture discovery, develop conceptual, logical and physical models, design data flows and lineage, identify authoritative sources, and establish patterns for ingestion and data sharing; collaborate with governance teams.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in information systems, computer science, data management or related discipline.
• TOGAF certification is advantageous.
• Extensive experience in data architecture and modelling in enterprise environments.
• Familiarity with SAP PowerDesigner and ARIS is advantageous.
• Knowledge of data governance, lineage, quality and security requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead data architecture discovery for assigned domains; define scope, dependencies and decisions.
• Develop conceptual, logical and physical data models aligned with enterprise standards.
• Design and review data flows, sources, targets, lineage and governance controls.
• Identify authoritative sources and master/reference data; collaborate with governance stakeholders.
• Define architecture patterns for ingestion, transformation, data layers, metadata and sharing.
• Provide architectural guidance to engineers, modellers and analysts; facilitate reviews.

Skills

Data architecture

Data modelling

Data governance

Stakeholder communication

Education

Degree or diploma in information systems or computer science or data management

Tools

SAP PowerDesigner

ARIS

Job description

iqbusiness in Johannesburg is seeking a Data Architect to define and maintain fit-for-purpose data architecture for priority systems, ensuring coherent data concepts, models, flows and governance.

You will lead data architecture discovery, develop conceptual, logical and physical models, design data flows and lineage, identify authoritative sources, and establish patterns for ingestion and data sharing; collaborate with governance teams.