My client, an established FMCG company, is looking for a Solutions Architect to develop database solutions, constantly monitor the database and immediately address database issues and problems.Duties:
- Develop database solutions to store and retrieve company information
- Design effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data
- Assess database implementation procedures to ensure they comply with regulations
- Alignment of the technical landscape with enterprise architectural methodology and model
- Identification, evaluation and recommendations to the overall data and analytics landscape
- Develop and maintain technical architecture platform
- Assess new and emerging hardware and software technologies and products
- Install and configure information systems to ensure functionality
- Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports
- Analyse structural requirements for new software and applications
- Conceptual design and logical data models and flowcharts
- Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions
- Improve system performance by conducting tests, troubleshooting and integration
- Optimize new and current database systems
- Lead integration of new systems into the data landscape
- All significant business risks are identified and plans to address the risks are implemented
- Governance practices contribute significantly to results achievement
- Identify and recommend proof of concept of new technologies
- Understand the needs of the business and provide technical solutions and recommendations
Requirements:
- Qualification in BSc in Computer Science or relevant field
- 8+ years’ work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role
- In-depth understanding of database structure principles
- Experience gathering and analysing system requirements
- Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
- Experience in data modelling techniques
- Expertise in SQL and SAP Data Warehousing (HANA, BW)
- Cloud experience essential
- Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, SAP Lumira and R)
- Good insight into Agile work practices, in particular SAFe
- Good knowledge and insight in the FMCG value chain advantageous
- Ability to use managing by project principles to manage projects successfully
- High level of computer literacy in Microsoft office suite and SAP
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint will be required
- Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate with persuasion at Board level
- Strong analytical skills and strategic ability to interpret various data
- Strategic/action orientation, self-driven and innovative
- Demonstrated business acumen and technical knowledge within area of responsibility
Desired Skills:
- Solutions
- Architect
- Cloud