Data Architect (Client Value) at Capitec Bank

Purpose Statement

• To define the technology solution for the Client Value Data and Analytics (D&A) team and ensure that it is designed to meet current and anticipated future technological requirements.
• To assist with and oversee the creation of comprehensive technical specifications from business requirements by maintaining a high level of in-depth knowledge with regards to D&A and other relevant Back-End Systems and data sources.

Experience

Minimum:

• 4+ years proven experience within management information systems, implementation and design using existing data patterns
• 4+ years experience in system analysis and creating new data patterns 
• The systems components making up the entire Business Intelligence system architecture
• Experience in data architecture, analysis,  integration design and modelling 
• Data warehouse / BI solution performance analysis, tuning and administration

Qualifications

Minimum: 

• Grade 12 - National Certification 
• Degree in Information Technology - Systems Engineering or Computer Science 

Ideal: 

• Certification in Data Management (DAMA)
• Certification in Data Management Book of Knowledge (DMBOK2)

Knowledge
Minimum:
Must have detailed knowledge of:

• Data Warehouse Development Life Cycle
• Dimensional modelling
• Financial systems and procedures
• UML or equivalent modelling language
• Technical Test Plan Design
• IT systems development processes
• Application development
• Standards and governance
• AWS service and technology stack 

Ideal:
Detailed knowledge of:

• Banking systems environment
• Banking business model
• Agile development life cycle
• Best practices for Quality Assurance (QA)

Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem solving skills
• Attention to Detail
• Planning, organising and coordination skills
• Communications Skills

Conditions of Employment

• Clear criminal and credit record