Data Architect Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Mindworx Consulting and Academy
Key Responsibilities:
Data Architecture and Engineering:
Design and implement enterprise-grade data architectures across Azure, AWS, and hybrid environments
Develop scalable data pipelines and ETL/ELT solutions using Azure Databricks, ADF, Synapse, and Snowflake
Define data models, data flow diagrams, and reference architectures
Ensure best practices for data governance, data quality, and metadata management
Cloud and Platform Expertise:
Architect end-to-end data solutions on Azure (Synapse, ADF, Databricks), AWS (Redshift, Glue, S3, Lambda), and Snowflake
Optimize data storage, compute, and cost across cloud platforms
Evaluate cloud-native tools and recommend fit-for-purpose solutions
Presales and Solutioning:
Work closely with sales teams to support presales activities, including solutioning, estimation, and proposal building
Conduct technical workshops, discovery sessions, and requirement analysis with prospective clients
Prepare and deliver compelling technical presentations, architecture diagrams, and solution roadmaps
POCs and Innovation:
Lead and execute Proof of Concepts (POCs) to demonstrate solution feasibility
Build prototypes using Databricks, Snowflake, Synapse, or AWS components to validate business use cases
Stay updated with new features and innovations across cloud platforms
Client Interaction and Stakeholder Management:
Engage directly with clients to understand business needs and translate them into technical architectures
Act as a trusted advisor to customers on data strategy, cloud adoption, and platform modernization
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including delivery, product, business analysts, and leadership
Required
Skills and Experience:
10+ years of experience in data engineering, data architecture, or cloud data platforms
Hands-on expertise in:
Azure Databricks (Python/Spark/Delta Lake)
Snowflake (SQL, Snowpipe, Streams, and Tasks)
AWS Data Stack (S3, Redshift, Glue, Lambda, EMR)
Strong understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, lakehouse architecture, and ETL/ELT methodologies
Experience in presales, RFP responses, client workshops, and technical solutioning
Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications in Azure / AWS / Snowflake
Experience leading large-scale cloud migration or modernization projects
Knowledge of data governance tools (Purview, Collibra) is a plus
Title: Data Architect
Company: Mindworx Consulting and Academy
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
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