Data Architect at Capitec Bank

About the role

• Are you a data visionary who thrives on turning complexity into clarity? At Capitec Bank, we’re building the bank of the future — reimagining how we harness data at scale to drive smarter decisions, AI innovation, and exceptional client experiences within our sales channels, the heartbeat of our retail business.As a Data Architect within our Channels Data and Analytics team, you will play a key role in designing and shaping the data infrastructure that empowers our sales channels to self-serve and move faster — all while ensuring solutions remain lean, scalable, and trusted.We’re looking for someone with a strong background in data warehousing and a solid understanding of domain-driven design principles, capable of architecting robust, future-proof data ecosystems that align with both immediate business priorities and long-term strategic growth.If you’re passionate about cutting through complexity to build elegant, scalable data architectures that fuel data-driven innovation in our most vital retail channels, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help simplify banking for millions.

Education (Minimum)

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology - Computer Science

Education (Ideal or Preferred)

• Bachelor's Degree in AWS Architecture

Minimum Requirements

• A bachelor’s in computer science, Engineering, Information Systems, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field. 
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in data analysis, data modeling, data engineering, and data management. 
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience with AWS Cloud services 
• Databases: Redshift, Aurora, SQL Server, DynamoDB 
• Exposure to or experience in front-end engineering. 
• Exposure to or experience in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Engineering, or Business Intelligence (BI). 

Knowledge: 

• Data Management and Data Modelling Platforms (Collibra and ERStudio or equivalent).

Ideal: 

• Banking Knowledge, (business environment, products and services and regulatory landscape) 
• TOGAF 
• Agile Methodology 

Ideal Skills 

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

Skills

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