Senior Data Architect

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuities

Professional development

Fully remote role

Flexible schedule

Job summary

WhatJobs Direct is seeking a Senior Data Architect to design, develop and implement comprehensive data strategies and architectures for our client. This remote role supports operations across South Africa from your home office.

You will define how data is collected, stored, integrated and used, driving data governance, security and quality while enabling BI, analytics and reporting capabilities. Collaboration with stakeholders is essential to success.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in data architecture, modeling and warehousing.
• Experience designing large-scale data solutions.
• Strong SQL and NoSQL, data governance and security.
• Proven remote work ability and stakeholder collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Design scalable data architectures including warehouses, lakes, and marts.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
• Define standards for data management, governance and quality.
• Lead data engineering teams and mentor colleagues.
• Stay current with emerging data technologies and trends.

Skills

Data modeling

SQL

NoSQL

ETL/ELT

Cloud platforms

Data governance

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

Hadoop

Spark

Data warehousing

ETL tools

AWS/Azure/GCP

Job description

About the Role

WhatJobs Direct is pleased to present an opportunity for a Senior Data Architect with our client, located in the scenic region of Paarl, Western Cape. This crucial role involves designing, developing, and implementing comprehensive data strategies and architectures that support the organization's analytical and operational needs. You will be responsible for defining how data is collected, stored, managed, integrated, and used across the enterprise. This is a fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere within South Africa. We are seeking a data visionary with a deep understanding of data modeling, warehousing, big data technologies, and data governance. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective data solutions. Join a company that is committed to leveraging data as a strategic asset, where your expertise will drive informed decision-making and foster a data-driven culture. This is an excellent opportunity to make a significant impact in a growing field, from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and secure data architectures, including data warehouses, data lakes, and data marts.
• Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for various data solutions.
• Define standards and best practices for data management, data quality, and data governance.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders and data engineers to understand data requirements and provide solutions.
• Evaluate and recommend data technologies, tools, and platforms.
• Oversee the integration of data from various sources into the central data repository.
• Ensure data architecture supports business intelligence, analytics, and reporting needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to data engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain data architecture documentation.
• Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in data management and analytics.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in data architecture, data modeling, and data warehousing.
• Proven experience designing and implementing large-scale data solutions.
• In-depth knowledge of SQL and NoSQL databases, data modeling techniques, and ETL/ELT processes.
• Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and related services.
• Familiarity with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark) and data streaming technologies.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data quality, and data security principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively in a remote environment.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including medical aid and retirement annuities, and opportunities for professional development.
• This fully remote role provides exceptional flexibility.
• Join an innovative company that values data-driven insights and offers a collaborative work culture.
• You will have the opportunity to work on impactful projects that shape the company's data strategy and drive business growth.
• Continuous learning and access to cutting-edge technologies are encouraged.
• This is a chance to advance your career in data architecture with a forward-thinking organization.