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Data Architect

Blue Label TelecomsSandton, ZA

30+ days ago

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

The Data Architect is responsible for designing and implementing the overall data architecture to support business processes and decision-making. This role involves creating data models, developing data strategies and data dictionaries, and facilitating data flow between systems and ensuring data integrity, security, and scalability across the organisation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Data Architecture Design

Design and develop the overall data architecture, including data models, data flows, and data dictionaries
Guide and assist with the development of data integration strategies in conjunction with the Integration COE
Create, maintain and apply logical and physical data models to support business requirements using databases, data warehouses, data lakes and data pipelines
Apply data policies, standards, guidelines, and best practices for data management involving data quality, security, privacy and governance

Data Strategy and Planning

Develop, implement, and communicate data strategies that form part of the BLTS Strategy to support business goals and objectives

Collaborate with business leaders to understand data needs and translate them into technical requirements

Collaborate with data analysts, data engineers, data scientists, and other stakeholders to understand the data requirements and provide data solutions

Create and maintain a data architecture roadmap to guide the organization’s data initiatives

Research and evaluate new data technologies and trends to support data innovation and business growth

Guiding Data Integration and Management

Guide and assist data integration solutions to ensure seamless data flow across systems

Guide and assist ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) processes to ensure data is accurately and efficiently transferred between systems

Provide guidance to ensure data quality, consistency, and security throughout the data lifecycle including version control

Guide and assist IT and database teams to implement and maintain data systems and infrastructure

Data Governance and Compliance

Establish and enforce data governance policies, procedures, standards and best practises for data quality, security, and privacy

Ensure data architecture complies with regulatory requirements and industry standards

Monitor data usage and access to ensure compliance with data governance policies

Articulate the benefits and advantages of the proposed solutions in a way that resonates with clients

Customer Centricity

Coordinates contact with Business Partners as needed to assist with support activities

Establish and maintain a positive professional relationship with Business Partners and customers

Maintain regular and timely communications with Business Partners and customers

Maintain strong working relationship with customers and Business Partners

Work with customers and Business Partners to execute consistent service processes throughout the organization

Establish a single point of contact for issue resolution and change management

Drive customer centricity in levels of the organization

Work Collaboratively

Build a culture of integrity, respect and understanding across the organisation

Recognise outcomes which resulted from effective collaboration between teams

Build co-operation and overcome barriers to information sharing, communication, and collaboration across the organisation

Facilitate opportunities to engage and collaborate with external stakeholders (Retailers and POS Companies) to develop joint solutions

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

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