Lead Azure Data Platform Architect

KPMG South Africa; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

KPMG South Africa is seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Manager to lead the design and delivery of large Azure-based data platforms, BI and analytics solutions for clients. The role emphasizes hands-on architecture, modelling and governance, with a focus on producing scalable data solutions and informed strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will engage with business experts, drive data technology roadmaps, and provide mentorship while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior data role.
• Experience architecting Azure data solutions end-to-end.
• Strong modelling, data governance and architecture skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Azure data platform design across lakes and warehouses.
• Support presales, estimations and proposal writing.
• Stay current with new technologies and guide delivery teams.
• Translate business needs into reporting and analytics capabilities.
• Mentor team members and ensure architectural standards.

Skills

Data architecture

Azure cloud

BI & Analytics

Communication

Team leadership

Presales

Education

Engineering degree

Computer Science degree

Information Systems degree

Tools

Microsoft Fabric

Azure Synapse Analytics

Azure Databricks

Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2

Azure SQL Database

Azure Data Factory

Azure DevOps

Azure Stream Analytics

Power BI

Azure Purview

Data governance

Job description

KPMG South Africa is seeking an experienced Data Architect/Data Manager to lead the design and delivery of large Azure-based data platforms, BI and analytics solutions for clients. The role emphasizes hands-on architecture, modelling and governance, with a focus on producing scalable data solutions and informed strategic guidance.

The successful candidate will engage with business experts, drive data technology roadmaps, and provide mentorship while ensuring timely, high-quality delivery across