Data Architect

Reporting to Head – Data Governance & Protection, The Data Architect will be responsible for planning and designing conceptual structures and plans to meet the current and long-term enterprise requirements, as well as ensuring that the respective business, application, data and technology perspectives are in line with the bank’s data governance strategies, policies and standards. The role holder will also be required to interpret, use and apply information contained within the enterprise data architecture to inform a range of business improvement activities, particularly those involved in the implementation, design, development, enhancement and maintenance of ICT systems and business processes.

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  Bachelor’s Degree in information technology, engineering or related discipline.

• Expert knowledge across multiple technology platforms, business processes and enterprise architecture.

• At least 5 years’ experience in enterprise infrastructure or data design and planning and similar experience in application development or architectural design of enterprise application using key development tools and frameworks (Java, .net, PHP, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, UML, etc.)

• Expert knowledge in SQL/PLSQL and data modelling.

• TOGAF certification will be an added advantage.

• Demonstrated experience in working with or leading a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) integration environment.

• Strong background in understanding organizational resources, priorities, needs and policies, and use of the same in developing IT strategies and solutions.

• Excellent presentation, communication and negotiation skills. Communicates with influence, confidently presenting communications in a clear, concise and articulate manner, focusing on key points and using appropriate, unambiguous language, selecting the most appropriate medium for conveying information, and structuring written and oral communication to ensure clarity.

• Analytical with good project management and team leadership skills.

• Knowledge in the use of notable data management tools.