The Information & Data Architect at Nebula Logistics will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing the company's data architecture to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility.
The role involves developing a strategic approach to data governance, optimizing data flows across business functions, and supporting digital transformation initiatives.
Key Deliverables and Outputs
- Design and implement the overall data architecture, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Develop and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
- Work closely with business units to define data requirements and ensure seamless integration of data solutions.
- Optimize data storage, retrieval, and distribution mechanisms.
- Ensure data security, privacy, and compliance with relevant regulations (e.g., GDPR, POPIA).
- Develop and maintain enterprise data models, data dictionaries, and metadata repositories.
- Collaborate with IT teams to design and maintain cloud and on-premises data infrastructure.
- Support data analytics and business intelligence teams by ensuring data availability and quality.
- Drive the adoption of emerging technologies such as AI, ML, and big data solutions to enhance business intelligence.
- Provide thought leadership in data architecture, ensuring best practices are followed.
- Troubleshoot and resolve data-related technical issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field. Note: Driver's license with own car.
Experience
- 8+ years of experience in data architecture, data management, or a similar role.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and data processing frameworks.
- Expertise in data security, compliance, and regulatory standards.
- Experience in logistics or supply chain industries is a plus.
Knowledge
- Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL, NoSQL, data lakes, data warehouses).
- Knowledge of data modeling, ETL processes, and API integrations.
- Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
- Proficiency in data visualization tools and BI platforms.
- Adaptability to emerging technologies and industry trends.
Skills
- Highly developed communication skills to persuade and influence.
- Strong ability to reason with written information.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills to network and resolve conflict, including sensitivity to diversity.
- Basic ability to interpret numerical information.
- Critical thinking skills to analyse and solve problems.
- Ability to effectively chart information visually.
- Ability to multi-task.
Personal Attributes
- Working within parameters.
- Getting things done.
- Making and owning decisions.
- Behaving correctly and ethically in line with company values.
- Leading others and our culture.
- Communicating clearly and convincingly.
- Analysing and solving problems.
- Commitment to driving change.
- Persuasive and influencing skills.
- Readiness to make and own decisions.
Advantageous
- Planning and organising.
- Initiating action.
- Valuing and appreciating others.
- Enthusiasm for learning, sharing, and growing.
- Openness to accepting feedback.
- Appreciation for challenging others with respect.
- Concerned about aligning with best practices.
Seniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Industries
Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage