Data Architect

Job Description

As a Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining robust data architectures. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective data management and compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain data architecture strategies and roadmaps.
• Design and optimise data models to ensure efficiency and performance.
• Collaborate with business and technical teams to gather requirements and define data needs.
• Create and optimise data integration and migration workflows.
• Ensure compliance with established data governance and security policies.
• Identify opportunities for data optimisation and propose innovative solutions.
• Guide data engineering and development teams on best practices.
• Stay updated with industry advancements in data architecture.
• Lead data quality improvement initiatives across the organisation.
• Evaluate and recommend data architecture technologies and tools.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Master's degree in Data Science or equivalent is preferred.

Experience

• 5+ years of professional experience in data architecture.

Technical Skills

• Database Management
• Hadoop

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership

Certifications

• Data Governance and Stewardship Professional (DGSP)

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Familiarity with Financial Data Services: Experience in the finance sector dealing with sensitive data.
• Master's Degree in Data Science: A master's degree will be an added advantage.

Benefits

• Enhanced pension contributions.
• Employee wellness programmes.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Regular team-building activities.

Company Culture

• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement and learning in our work.
• Employee Recognition: We actively recognise our employees' efforts and achievements.