Data and Analytics Architect

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Data and Analytics Architect to join our Data and Analytics (DnA) capability in Johannesburg. The role involves leading the design and delivery of enterprise‑scale data and analytics solutions for our clients, using modern architecture, data pipelines and machine learning.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of best‑of‑breed technical data and analytics solutions.
• Apply data architecture design, agile DnA solution development principles and design patterns.
• Provide insightful guidance to clients on leveraging emerging technologies to solve business problems.
• Ensure delivery of robust data pipelines supporting real‑time or batch machine learning predictive solutions.
• Collaborate with BSG and client teams using design thinking, lean start‑up and agile practices.

Required profile

• 10+ years of experience in Data and Analytics.
• Tertiary degree with honours in a related field (e.g., BSc, BEng, BCom IS) or equivalent certifications.
• Architect‑level certifications in data/analytics technologies (e.g., IBM, Microsoft, Informatica, Cloudera, SAS, SAP).
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong leadership, initiative and ability to build trust‑based relationships.

Required skills

• Data engineering
• Big Data platforms
• Machine learning
• Statistical analysis
• Data quality management
• Data architecture frameworks (DAMA, Kimball, Data Vault, Data Mesh)
• AWS
• Azure
• Relational databases (SQL)
• NoSQL databases
• Data modelling (ERD, dimensional, Data Vault)