Data Architecture Lead

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa The Perfect Placements Full time

A leading company in the pharmaceutical industry is looking for a career-driven, motivated, dedicated and results-driven Data Architect Lead to ensure the availability and quality of data in the business is adequate to make better informed decisions.

The role will report to the Head of Insights, Data and Analytics, playing a core role in data strategy, data architecture, data management, data systems, data solutions design and implementation.

This opportunity is for an individual who is eager to build and shape the data landscape within a cloud-based entrepreneurial environment

_ This position will be based at the Head Office in Parktown, Johannesburg_

Responsibilities:

  • To design a centralized data architecture that can be used by all business units to retrieve information
  • To design instruments of data gathering
  • To ensure data quality
  • To oversee data management (Azure DW, SSIS) and data security
  • To ensure that the latest technology, data and information is central to the company's strategy
  • To understand the technological constraints of and address the business needs accordingly in the most optimal manner
  • Be responsible for the architecture, design and development of data solutions for the advancement of the organization

Education & Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, information systems or related field
  • Data certifications preferred (SSIS, Microsoft)
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a seniorlevel data management role
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience in the management of technical teams
  • Experience in building data architecture
  • Experience in designing and implementing data driven solutions
  • Drivers license required

Skills:

  • Thorough understanding of data architecture
  • Strong working knowledge of complex data warehouse design, architecture, development and maintenance
  • Strong working knowledge of data solution architecture, design and development
  • Strong working knowledge of data process automation and business process automation design, architecture and development
  • Strong working knowledge of SSIS and SSAS
  • Strong experience working with dynamic coding as opposed to hard coded environments
  • Strong technical documentation expertise
  • Strong programming skills (Python, C#, java etc.)
  • Understanding of data analytics (Power BI)
  • Technologically minded
  • Strong leadership and communication skills
  • Project management skills
  • Understanding data science (ML Tools/packages, AI)
  • Analytically minded
  • Professionalism and ethical behaviour

Behavioral Qualities:

  • Attention to detail
  • Precise, analytical approach to work tasks
  • Working without close supervision
  • Meeting deadlines
  • Ability to interact with business as well as technical teams
  • Strong communication and management skills
  • Ability to learn and respond quickly to the fastchanging business environment
  • Ability to multitask and excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in an agile environment with a focus on continuous improvement
  • Selfmotivated and eager to learn
  • A team player, able to lead and initiate

Salary:

  • R R per year
If you think you are the perfect fit, please submit a head and shoulders picture along with your updated CV

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