PBT Group has an opportunity for a Data Architect. The data architect will define, design and deliver platform capabilities in an agile environment and maintain a multi-year vision to drive the maturity of enterprise data assets. The position will be responsible for the governance, performance and strategic input into the data platform and data assets. You will need to provide technical leadership, guidance, and support in the deployment of complex applications, as well as developing, implementing, and maintaining data models and database designs to build the data “lakehouse”. The role also includes performing database administration, application performance tuning, workload management, business continuity strategy, application architecture. Duties: Operational Delivery Maintain, support, and enhance the business intelligence or data platformCreate and maintain platform architecture and ensuring documentation is up to dateLead and provide technical guidance for design and implementation of data assets within governance systemsFormulate and recommend standards for achieving maximum performance and cost savings within the data platform budgetTake part in the planning for retirement of data assets, and migration of systems infrastructure to the cloudWork closely with data platform business owners to ensure the alignment of corporate and departmental objectives and projectsChampion trust and sustainability throughout the data platform teams, designing and promoting best practicesHelp data engineers and analysts with issues needing technical expertise or complex systems and/or programming knowledgeProvide on-the-job training for new or less experienced team membersProvide technical training to external team members to foster stronger cross-departmental relationsInput to architectural decision making ReportingCollaborate and work with teams to ensure that data and reports can meet their business needs using the BI platform.Design end-user reporting tools and systems, to help teams ensure reports are monitored, accurate, up-to-date and secure.Guide teams on correct modelling techniques for accurate and high performing report building. Governance, Control and BenchmarkingEnsures the Data is manageable and provides more support to accelerate data-driven digital transformation.Ensure proper communication of applicable data privacy practices and laws to teamsConduct research and make recommendations on data products, services, and standards to support procurement and development effortsEnsure that capabilities needed for modern data warehousing are in place and are functioning appropriately for teams to use them Technical LeadershipCustomer OrientedData Warehousing / “Lakehousing” ConceptsData GovernanceData Loading (Batching and Streaming) (Kafka)Modern Data Architecture (Specifications, Architectural Concepts and Artifacts)Data Modelling (Kimball, Data Vault, 3rd Normal Form, ODS)Data Integration (ADF, Databricks, Talend, SSIS, Confluent)Data Storage (Data Lake, Delta Lake)Reporting and Dashboarding (Power BI, Tableau, Qlik)Warehouse / “Lakehouse" AutomationAn understanding of designing loosely coupled data solutionsExtensive knowledge of cloud BI technologies Skills and Experience Required:At least 6- 8 years’ experience in Enterprise Analytics (Data Warehousing, Business Intelligence)At least 6 -8 years’ BI Solution / Data Architecture experienceAt least 3 years cloud (Azure or AWS) experience (SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS)Experience with data quality processes and master data managementExperience in combining unstructured and structured data to enrich data modelsUnderstanding of batch, micro-batch, delta and streaming ETL/ELTExperience in agile processes and incremental deliveryAbility to create capabilities to support strategic and operational insights across organisational levelsData and/or Delta Lake experienceStrong technical background in development of data systemsDetailed knowledge of system architecture, security, analysis, design, documentation and governanceUnderstanding of Machine Learning and Artificial IntelligenceWorking experience of Data/Dev Ops  Qualifications/ Certification:A BCom Informatics or BSc Computer Science degree or equivalent qualification or 6 – 8 years’ experience as a data architect within a modern data environment * In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent