A pharmaceutical company based in Parktown, Johannesburg is seeking a Data Architect 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.
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, information systems or related field
- Data certifications preferred (SSIS, Microsoft)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior-level 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
Desired Skills:
- SSIS
- Microsoft
- azure
- data gathering
- Data architecture
- Data Integration