IT Data Architect. at Hollard Insurance

The Data Architect will be responsibility to develop, optimize and oversee Hollard Life Solutions conceptual and logical data systems, this will include preparing architect reports, monitoring the system, and supervising system migrations. Will also need to know how to examine new data system requirements and implement migration models.

The Data Architect will be responsibility to develop, optimize and oversee Hollard Life Solutions conceptual and logical data systems, this will include preparing architect reports, monitoring the system, and supervising system migrations. Will also need to know how to examine new data system requirements and implement migration models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement effective database solutions and models to store and retrieve company data.
• Examine and identify database structural necessities by evaluating client operations, applications, and programming.
• Develop, manage and execute data architecture, policies, practices, processes, patterns to meet the Data LifeCycle needs of the business unit
• Evaluate hardware and software platforms (internal and external) to ensure compliance with current and future business unit requirements
• Translate business unit requirements into long term architectural solutions
• Review object and data models to restructure data for improved management and faster analytics
• Project control and co-ordination to ensure data initiatives are managed to ensure delivery to timelines while being under budget
• Build internal and external relationships to ensure data projects are delivered to expected quality and standards
• Install and organize information systems to guarantee company functionality.
• Prepare accurate database design and architecture reports for management and executive teams.
• Oversee the migration of data from legacy systems to new solutions.
• Monitor the system performance by performing regular tests, troubleshooting and integrating new features.
• Recommend solutions to improve new and existing database systems.
• Educate staff members through training and individual support.
• Offer support by responding to system problems in a timely manner.
• Required Knowledge and Experience    
• Proven work experience as a Data Architect, Data Scientist, Data Analyst or similar role
• In-depth understanding of database structure principles
• Project management experience
• Experience gathering and analyzing system requirements
• Knowledge of data mining and segmentation techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong facilitation skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong coaching and mentoring skills
• Business thinking, problem structuring and problem-solving ability
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong analytic ability
• Strategic thinking – continuous improvement, strategy translation
• Result-driven with ability to establish credibility among varied audiences
• Managing complexity
• Adaptability

Educational Requirements    

• Matric
• Relevant Bachelors’ Degree with Computer Studies
• PMI or PMI-accredited certification
• Microsoft certification in Software Development platform
• Expertise in SQL
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, D3.js and R)
• Experience in Financial Services
• Performance monitoring and Management
• Architecture experience incl Hardware, Software, DBMS, and environment scope and definition