Data Architect /Data Manager needed at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• KPMG is looking for an experienced and talented Data Solution Architect who will help to grow our data delivery team: architecting, designing and implementing large-scale Data Platform, Business Intelligence (BI) and Analytics solutions for our clients.
• The role is highly technical and requires a robust understanding and hands-on expertise of Microsoft Azure cloud technologies, data architecture and modelling concepts. The role also demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and planning skills. The role requires strong communication and collaboration skills and the motivation to achieve results in a dynamic

Key responsibilities:

• Architecting and overall end-to-end design, deployment, and delivery of Azure Data Platforms, across Data Lakes, Data Warehouses, Data Lakehouses, pipelines, BI and Data Analytics solutions
• Presales, estimating and proposal writing, responding to RFPs
• Remaining up to date in new and emerging technologies
• Working with clients to develop data technology strategies and roadmaps, and plan delivery
• Oversight and support of delivery team outputs
• Data modelling, design, and build
• Enforcing technical architecture and documentation standards, policies, and procedures
• Analysing, implementing, and resolving issues with existing Azure Data Platforms
• Working with business experts and customers to understand business needs, and translate business requirements into reporting and data analytics functionality
• Assisting in scoping, estimation, and task planning for assigned projects
• Following the project work plans to meet functionality requirements, project objectives and timelines
• Providing accurate and complete technical architectural documents
• Addressing customer queries and issues in a timely manner
• Providing mentoring and hands on guidance to other team members

Skills and attributes required for the role:

• Minimum of Five years working in a similar senior role

Experience in designing and implementing Azure Data solutions using services such as:

• Microsoft Fabric
• Azure Synapse Analytics
• Azure Databricks
• Azure Data Lake Storage Gen2
• Azure SQL Database
• Azure Data Factory
• Azure DevOps
• Azure Stream Analytics
• Microsoft Power BI
• Familiar with Azure Purview
• An understanding of Master Data Management and Data Governance frameworks
• Familiar with development approaches such as CI/CD
• Familiar with Azure DevOps
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member and leader in a diverse technical environment
• Be customer-service oriented
• Be able to work in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Willing to travel abroad when required
• Graduate-level education in Computer Science or a relevant field, or a widely recognised professional qualification at a comparable level
• Formal training and/or certification on related technologies is highly valued
• Knowledge of Common Data Models/Industry Data Models will be considered an asset
• Experience in OLAP technology and the Microsoft on-premises BI Stack (SSIS/SSRS/SSAS) will be useful but is not compulsory
• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 products and the Microsoft Power Platform will be considered an asset
• Certification in data engineering, data science or analytics will be considered advantageous
• Personal attributes: Self-motivated, quick learner, ability to work in diverse teams 

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• Engineering degrees, Computer Science Degrees, Information Systems Degrees