Data Architect II at FirstRand Group

Job Description

Hello Future Data Architect

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our talented team, you will be surrounded by unique individuals, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

Business Decision Support is responsible for enabling the eBucks Business Unit to make the best decisions with the aid of data, insights, and visuals that provide important feedback on strategic outcomes, tactical successes and a deeper understanding of the customer and their behavior.

The teams we support include but are not limited to, Partner Management, Finance, Human Resources, Advanced Analytics, Project Management Office, Travel Operations, Rewards Program, and the Rewards Engine.

Are you someone who can:

• Execute on Data Architecture roadmaps.
• Implement the Data Architecture framework and ensure corrective action is taken (if required) within area of scope.
• Align to FirstRand approved strategic data platforms to meet the business growth demands and execute the data architecture requirements within area of scope.
• Ensure alignment of the data architecture principles to the information management disciplines (e.g., data quality, meta data management, etc.)
• Ensure targets and solutions contribute towards achieving an integrated data architecture.
• Support adoption of approved architecture and decommission "non-compliant" environments/ infrastructures in respect to the group architecture principles within area of scope.
• Identify interconnected problems, determine impact, patterns, trends; and identify best fit alternatives to design and implement best practice solutions.
• Build-out or support the building of data capabilities aligned to Data Architecture principles as part of roadmap for area of responsibility.
• Monitor operational issues and ensure high levels of data ethics is followed.
• Design new or improved solutions for platform enablement.
• Work closely with a cross-functional team to assess data architectural requirements for new and enhanced business operations.
• Contribute and update repository of all data architecture artifacts and procedures.
• Guide the development and implementation of organizational Business Intelligence (BI) and Management Information Solutions (MIS).
• Ensure implementation of information management solutions and data platforms are aligned to the enterprise data model (EDM) framework and enterprise data warehouse (EDW).
• Consider IT Risk and Governance Standards for the data environment (System Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Change management, Incident management.
• Ensure alignment of data architecture framework by implementing solutions that conform to the nonduplication of data principles (master data management and reference data management).
• Ensure collaboration with cross-functional teams in the development of common data models, taxonomies, reference data and business vocabulary across the organisation.
• Develop data pipelines, models and database structures.
• Provide required training to relevant stakeholders on data architecture framework, policies, standards, and principles within area of scope.
• Liaise and communicate the architectural design to the necessary audiences e.g., Data Modellers, Data Engineers, Solutions Architects, Platform Heads, etc.
• Keep abreast of best practices and technology trends.
• Contribute to the information and data architecture platforms for knowledge sharing and for approval of any new information and data architecture solutions.
• Partner with business to research new opportunities for data acquisition.
• Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.
• Develop, encourage and nurture collaborative relationships across area of specialisation.
• Critical oversight and implementation of migration of data solutions to FNB platforms, whilst assisting with maintaining current solutions.
• You will need to utilize the eBucks data warehouse and other sources to help provide insights to the business as Data Stories and Solutions.
• Support and maintenance of existing jobs, enhancement, optimization and productionalisation thereof via the Data Warehouse team.
• There will be overlap, on occasion, with our Data Engineering team where your skills and best practices may be leveraged to assist with development, fact-finding, and corrections.

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

Qualifications:

• Looking for an Expert SAS Developer/Engineer/Architect - i.e., must have completed Level 3 SAS Certification (aka SAS Advanced Certification)
• Tertiary qualification, BSc Computer Science/Statistics or BCom Informatics, or relevant degree.
• Teradata Trained / proficient.
• PowerBI Trained / proficient, certification will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of relational data systems, and information management practices.
• Experience with Ab Initio will be highly advantageous.

Skills

• Enterprise-Guide, SAS Macros, SAS DI Studio, Data warehousing -ETL experience, SQL programming (5+ years’ experience).
• Teradata Studio – Read / Write / Optimize (3-5+ years’ experience).
• Power BI and/or any Frontend BI tool experience (3-5+ years’ experience).
• Data analysis (5+ years’ experience).
• Business Intelligence, Data reporting (3-5+ years’ experience).
• Data modelling (non-negotiable).

     Competencies

• A self-motivated attitude and willingness to apply innovative and different ideas.
• Must have a passion for the stories that data integration provides, as well as a passion for business.
• Problem solving & analysis; ability to provide insights from data.
• Strong communication and collaboration with both business and technical personnel.
• Must be a self-starter with a strong “can do” ethic and should be results-driven.
• Must be able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• Must be able to work well in pressured situations.
• Ability to work as part of a team, both technical and business support is critical.
• Cross-functional Awareness, with strong attention to detail.
• Good time management skills to complete tasks/ projects on time.
• Understand business problems and needs.
• Strong active listening and debating skills will be essential.

 You will have access to:

• Opportunities to network and collaborate, allowing to drive innovation and create new, better solutions.

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough.
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it