Data Architect – Manager

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Liyema Consulting Full time
What You'll Be Doing: Architect scalable, high-performance enterprise data platforms that support both transactional and analytical workloads.
Design and maintain logical and physical data models across various cloud platforms (Azure Synapse, GCP BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Snowflake).
Collaborate with cross-functional teamsengineering, governance, and businessto align data strategies with organizational goals.
Lead the development of high-quality ETL/ELT pipelines and workflows.
Establish data governance practices that ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks (GDPR, POPIA).
Drive innovation in big data, analytics, and AI/ML initiatives.
Mentor data engineers and analysts, promoting best practices and architectural excellence.
What You Bring: Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field
6+ years of experience in data architecture, modeling, and cloud data ecosystems
Deep expertise in SQL , data lakes , data mesh , and modern data modeling techniques
Hands-on knowledge of ETL/ELT optimization , data lineage , and metadata management
Proven ability to align enterprise data architecture with business objectives
Experience implementing data security measuresencryption, masking, access control
Strong stakeholder engagement and leadership skills
Tech Toolbox Youll Use:
  • Cloud Platforms: Azure Synapse, GCP BigQuery, AWS Redshift, Snowflake
  • Big Data: Apache Spark, Databricks, Kafka
  • ETL Tools: Azure Data Factory, Informatica, custom pipelines
  • Modeling: ERD, schema design, normalization
  • Governance & Security: GDPR, POPIA, RBAC
  • Other: Power BI, Tableau (bonus)
Why Join Us?
  • Work at the forefront of data innovation in a dynamic, forward-thinking organization
  • Collaborate with top-tier professionals across the African continent
  • Lead projects that shape the future of financial data ecosystems
  • Enjoy opportunities for growth, leadership, and influence at a strategic level
If you're a data visionary who thrives at the intersection of technology and businesswe want to hear from you .
Apply now and be the architect of transformation.

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