Technical Data Architect (JHB) at Parvana Recruitment

Parvana Strategic Sourcing; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 70 000 - 110 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the development of a cutting-edge SaaS data platform. This role offers the chance to shape the technology and lead a new team, working closely with the co-founder to select the right tech stack and establish best practices. Enjoy the flexibility of remote work or office options, with daily lunches provided. This exciting opportunity allows you to make impactful architectural choices and drive the launch of a customer-focused product in a regulated environment. If you are passionate about data technology and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Hours

Daily Lunch Provided

Remote Working Options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in data platform development with scalable SaaS applications.
• Hands-on experience in ETL, data modelling, and pipeline development.

Responsibilities

• Drive the launch of a scalable SaaS solution for the Telecom sector.
• Lead development with a focus on quality and best practices.

Skills

Data Platform Development

Problem-Solving Skills

Agile Development

ETL

Data Modelling

Python

C#/.NET

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

PowerBI

Superset

Job description

About our client:

Our client provides innovative software and data solutions across multiple industries, helping clients stay ahead in a competitive market. They offer a range of plug-and-play products that integrate seamlessly with existing systems and processes and can be customised to meet specific client needs. With capabilities in big data engineering and bespoke software development, their solutions are available in both cloud-based and hosted formats. Enjoy fully remote working options or work from the office with daily lunch provided, alongside flexible working hours that are tailored to your preference. This role supports a new project aimed at building a scalable data framework to help large companies derive insights from core datasets using analytics. The project is intended to evolve into a global SaaS offering, making it an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to shape the technology and lead a new team from the outset.



What you will be doing:

• Drive the launch of a scalable SaaS solution for the Telecom sector, bringing an innovative Proof of Concept (POC) to market in a customer-focused, compliance-ready product.
• Take ownership of building a secure, scalable SaaS data platform in a regulated environment, ensuring our client meets SOC and ISO 27001 standards.
• Set the architectural foundation, bring the initial product to life, and shape the future of the team as our client grows.
• Partner closely with the co-founder on hands-on development, selecting the right tech stack, and making impactful architectural choices.
• Lead development with a focus on quality, establishing best practices for testing and integrating CI/CD pipelines to keep us agile.
• Balance immediate needs with future growth, making thoughtful technical trade-offs to keep the platform on the cutting edge of data technology.

What you need:

• 5+ years in data platform development, with a track record of building and deploying scalable SaaS applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills across various tech challenges.
• Proven experience delivering high-quality software in agile team settings.
• Hands-on experience in ETL, data modelling, and pipeline development, with skills in database design across multiple technologies.
• Background in leading high-performance tech teams to deliver robust, quality software.
• Understanding of Python and/or C#/.NET for data pipelines and API development.

What would be nice:

• Experience in the telecoms industry would be beneficial
• Experience with PowerBI, Superset, or similar for data presentation.
• Experience in running scalable workloads on AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Job ID:

• J106774

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Desired Skills:

• Data Architect
• API Development
• RESTful