Data Architect: Analytical and Reporting Platforms at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• Define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment, ensuring it meets both current and future technology needs.
• Support and oversee the development of detailed technical specifications from business requirements by maintaining strong expertise in D&A and related Back-End Systems and data sources.
• Manage a team of data engineers responsible for implementing the technology solution.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to a small team of data engineers contributing to the analytical platform.
• Collaborate with engineers on technical deliverables.  

Experience

Minimum:

• At least 4 years’ experience implementing BI and Data Visualisation solutions and supporting architecture
• Product development life cycle
• Preference will be given to candidates who has experience with Microsoft fabric and power Bi
• In depth knowledge of Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing best practices
• In depth knowledge of BI environments, solutions and implementations (end-to-end BI architecture andtechnologies)
• Expert in the field of BI development (reports, dashboards, data visualisation, etc.)
• A good understanding of design and user experience principles

Qualifications (Minimum)

• Diploma in Information Technology - Systems Engineering

Qualifications (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in Management Information Systems

Knowledge

Minimum:
Must have detailed knowledge of:

• Data Warehouse Development Life Cycle
• Dimensional modelling
• Financial systems and procedures
• UML or equivalent modelling language
• Technical Test Plan Design
• IT systems development processes
• Application development
• Standards and governance

Ideal:
Detailed knowledge of:

• Banking systems environment
• Banking business model
• Agile development life cycle
• Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)