Data Architect at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To define the technology solution for the Data and Analytics (D&A) environment and ensure that it is designed to meet current and anticipated future technological requirements.
• To assist with and oversee the creation of comprehensive technical specifications from business requirements by maintaining a high level of in-depth knowledge with regards to D&A and other relevant Back-End Systems and data sources

Experience

• At lease 4 years' proven experience within management information systems/ systems analysis, implementation and desgin including creating new data patterns

OR

• At least 2 - 4 years' proven experience wihtin management information systems/ system analysis plus industry certification e.g. DAMA, AWS, / DMBOK2

AND

• Industry certification such as DAMA, AWS, DMBOK

Minimum:

• The systems components making up the entire Business Intelligence system architecture
• System design and architecture
• Strong analysis, design and implementation
• Data warehouse / BI solution performance analysis, tuning and administration
• One or more areas of technology

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)

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Communications Skill

Competencies

• Deciding and Initiating Action
• Persuading and Influencing
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Applying Expertise and Technology
• Creating and Innovating
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Coping with Pressures and Setback

Additional Information

• Clear criminal and credit record
• Ability and willingness to work in an open plan environment
• Willingness to work or be available overtime and / or weekends if required
• A valid driver's license and own vehicle is required
• Contactable via own mobile phone