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September 11, 2024
Assupol
Menlyn Park
OTHER
Data Architect
Description
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and create Data Architecture Blueprints and Models
Develop and create Data Architecture Blueprints and Models
- Develop and maintain the data architecture blueprint: Define the standards, guidelines, and models for data architecture that ensure alignment with business goals and technical standards.
- Create and maintain data models: Design conceptual, logical, and physical data models, ensuring the database structures support business requirements.
- Design and manage data integration solutions: Develop strategies for data integration across different systems and platforms, including on-premises and cloud environments.
- Data strategy alignment: Align data architecture with enterprise strategy, supporting governance, security, and compliance needs.
- Ensure data governance standards: Establish and enforce standards for data management, security, and privacy to maintain data integrity.
- Implement data quality processes: Develop policies and tools to monitor and improve data quality, reducing risks associated with poor data management.
- Evaluate new technologies: Assess emerging data technologies and tools, recommending the best fit for the organization's architecture.
- Oversee data platform implementation: Supervise the deployment and optimization of data platforms, ensuring they are scalable, secure, and efficient.
- Lead data-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
- Lead data migration projects, ensuring smooth transitions between legacy systems and new data platforms.
- Optimize data systems for performance: Ensure that databases, data warehouses, and other data storage solutions are performing optimally.
- Troubleshoot performance issues: Diagnose and resolve any issues that impact the performance or efficiency of data systems
- Technology Selection: Identify and recommend the appropriate tools, technologies, and platforms for data management and analytics.
Requirements
Formal Education:
Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, or a related field
- Industry certification such as:
- DAMA
- AWS/AZURE
- Snowflake or DMBOK2 (advantage)
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in data architecture
- Financial Services industry experience in data architecture (Life Insurance industry experience will be an advantage)
Work Level
Skilled
Job Type
Permanent
Salary
Market Related
EE Position
No
Location
Menlyn
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