Technology Architect – Data Technologies (Insurance)

Isilumko Staffing; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Isilumko Staffing is seeking an experienced data architect to design enterprise-scale Azure data platforms and develop modern data lake environments. The ideal candidate will lead data modernization initiatives and implement robust data governance frameworks.

Your role will involve collaborating with teams and mentoring technical staff while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Strong expertise in Azure, Power BI, and cloud data solutions is essential for success.

Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale Azure data platforms.
• Develop secure, scalable, cloud-based data solutions.
• Lead enterprise data modernization initiatives.
• Implement data governance and quality frameworks.
• Build enterprise reporting and analytics solutions.
• Drive DevOps best practices with CI/CD pipelines.

Tools

Azure

Power BI

Terraform

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Design and architect enterprise-scale Azure data platforms and modern data lake environments.
• Develop secure, scalable, and high-performance cloud-based data solutions.
• Lead enterprise data modernization initiatives, including migration from legacy platforms.
• Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models aligned with business requirements.
• Implement robust data governance, metadata management, and data quality frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including POPIA and GDPR.
• Build and optimize enterprise reporting and analytics solutions using Power BI and Azure technologies.
• Support application integration across Microsoft technologies including Dynamics 365, Microsoft 365, Power Platform, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Drive DevOps best practices through CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and Azure Data Factory automation.
• Monitor, optimise, and maintain enterprise ETL pipelines and cloud data environments.
• Collaborate with enterprise architects, developers, engineers, analysts, and business stakeholders.
• Mentor technical teams and promote continuous improvement and innovation.