Solution Architect - JHB

We are looking for strong Solution Architect to join our Data, Information and Analytics team as client-facing, permanently employed consultants. Someone who is passionate about data and implementing technology solutions and leading project teams to achieve business outcomes. There will be exposure to a wide range of industries, so the ability to quickly understand new business environments is essential.

Who are we?

Decision Inc. is a global management and technology consulting organisation. We help companies become Data Driven Businesses that are fit to take on the challenges of a digital world. Transforming their current operations and developing their new business platforms to scale innovation into the future. Our experience in leading technology and industry specialisations have enabled us to help companies to make better decisions, faster. We represent the leading technology brands and are experts in the implementation, support and execution of these technologies.

What Will You Do?

Key Responsibility :

You will be assigned a portfolio of project to :

• Engage with clients to conceptualize data solutions
• Modernizing existing data environment
• Assisting our sales team with Pre-Sales and POCs
• Provide technical assistance and guidance to our junior and intermediate consultants
• Create and maintain optimal data pipeline architecture,
• Assemble large, complex data sets that meet functional / non-functional business requirements.
• Identify, design, and implement internal process improvements : automating manual processes, optimizing data delivery, re-designing infrastructure for greater scalability, etc.
• Build the infrastructure required for optimal extraction, transformation, and loading of data from a wide variety of data sources using Microsoft technologies.
• Build analytics tools that utilize the data pipeline to provide actionable insights into customer acquisition, operational efficiency and other key business performance metrics.
• Work with stakeholders including the Executive, Product, Data and Design teams to assist with data-related technical issues and support their data infrastructure needs.
• Work with data and analytics experts to strive for greater functionality in our data systems.
• Complete technical reviews for consultants
• Assist with necessary technical training for consultants and clients
• Provide input into consultants technical growth plan
• Drive technical blogs, forums and / or workshops
• Assists support desk where applicable
• Balance team support responsibilities with billable work, depending on capacity and utilization

Who do you need to be :

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, or related field.

Master's degree in a relevant field is advantageous.

Microsoft Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate : Data & Analytics (Advantageous)

SQL Database Development

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (Advantageous)

Microsoft Azure Certifications (Advantageous)

Technology Experience

Experience in working with the following technologies :

SSIS

SSAS

Data Factory