Company: Capitec Bank
Job Title: Lead Data Architect
Locations: Sandton, South Africa
Ref ID: 1208904701
Posting Date: Not Specified
Closing Date: Not Specified
Are you a data whiz who loves turning complex problems into simple, elegant solutions? We’re on the hunt for a skilled Lead Data Architect to join our team at Capitec Business Bank, a forward-thinking bank that’s revolutionizing the way we do banking. If you have a passion for building scalable, secure, and efficient data systems, this might be the job for you!
About the Job
As a Lead Data Architect at Capitec Bank, you’ll play a key role in shaping our data strategy and architecture. You’ll work closely with our teams to design, implement, and maintain our data ecosystems, ensuring they’re lean, reliable, and easy to use. Your expertise will empower our employees to make data-driven decisions, drive innovation, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
What You’ll Do
- Design and implement robust, flexible, and scalable data architectures that support our business growth and transformation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Data Engineers, Data Analysts, and Product Owners, to ensure data alignment and consistency
- Lead the development of data governance frameworks, ensuring data quality, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements
- Architect and design data warehousing, ETL, and data visualization solutions that meet business needs
- Identify and recommend data integration solutions, including data pipelines, APIs, and data lakes
- Analyze and solve complex data problems, applying your expertise in data modeling, data engineering, and data science
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior data professionals, helping them grow in their roles
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field
- In-depth knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, ETL, and data visualization tools (e.g., AWS Redshift, Snowflake, Oracle, Talend, Tableau)
- Proven experience in designing and implementing data governance frameworks, data quality, and data security measures
- Strong understanding of cloud-based data platforms, including AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Hands-on experience with agile methodologies and iterative development
- Certification in data architecture, data engineering, or a related field (e.g., CDP, DAS, etc.)
What We Offer
- A chance to work with a pioneering fintech bank that’s shaping the future of banking
- Opportunities to collaborate with a talented team of innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders
- Competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits package
- Professional growth and development opportunities, including training and mentorship
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote work options and flexible hours
What to Do Next
If you’re passionate about data, innovation, and collaboration, and are driven to make a lasting impact in the fintech industry, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now through our website by clicking on the link below, and let’s shape the future of banking together!
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