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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

Data Architect at Sabenza IT & Recruitment

DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Johannesburg
  • Posted 04 Feb 2026 by DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment
  • Expires in 30 days
  • Job 2632376 - Ref 878000015952248
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About the position

We are seeking a highly experienced Data Architect with strong expertise in Azure, .NET/C#, modern data warehousing, and distributed data processing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing scalable data architectures, data models, and end-to-end data pipelines supporting enterprise analytics, reporting, and data-driven applications.



Key Responsibilities


  • Design and architect end-to-end data platforms leveraging Azure cloud services, big data frameworks, and modern data warehouse technologies.
  • Develop enterprise-grade data models using 3NF, star schema, and snowflake structures.
  • Define data architecture standards, best practices, and governance guidelines.
  • Build scalable ETL/ELT pipelines using tools like Azure Data Factory (ADF), Informatica, Talend, dbt, and cloud-native services.
  • Partner with engineering teams to develop data ingestion, transformation, and processing workflows in C#, .NET, Python, and SQL.
  • Implement distributed data processing frameworks leveraging Spark, Databricks, Kafka, Hadoop, or Delta Lake.
  • Design and optimize cloud-based modern data warehousing solutions (e.g., Snowflake, Databricks, Synapse, BigQuery).
  • Ensure data quality, security, lineage, and metadata management across all data layers.
  • Collaborate with business stakeholders, data engineers, solution architects, and analytics teams to ensure scalable and accurate data delivery.
  • Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and patterns to enhance the data ecosystem.


Requirements
  • Cloud & Programming
  • Strong experience with Azure data and storage services (Azure Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Azure SQL, ADF).
  • Programming expertise in C#, .NET, Python, and SQL.
  • Data Modeling
  • Expertise in:
  • 3rd Normal Form (3NF)
  • Star schema
  • Snowflake schema
  • Hands-on experience designing conceptual, logical, and physical data models.
  • ETL/ELT & Data Integration
  • Experience with:
  • ADF
  • Informatica
  • Talend
  • dbt
  • Cloud-native transformation frameworks (Databricks SQL/PySpark)
  • Modern Data Warehousing & Big Data
  • Strong experience with:
  • Snowflake
  • Databricks (Delta Lake)
  • Azure Synapse Analytics
  • Google BigQuery
  • Exposure to big data ecosystems:
  • Spark
  • Kafka
  • Delta Lake
  • Hadoop/HDFS
  • Data Processing & Architecture
  • Experience with batch/streaming data pipelines.
  • Knowledge of data governance, cataloging, and master data management concepts.
  • Understanding of distributed computing principles and performance tuning.

Preferred Qualifications


  • Certifications in Azure Data Engineering/Architecture (e.g., DP-203, AZ-305).
  • Experience working with enterprise-scale data platforms in BFSI or regulated industries.
  • Exposure to BI/reporting (Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.

Education


  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.


Desired Skills:

  • Azure Data Lake
  • Databricks
  • Azure SQL
  • ADF
  • C#
  • .NET
  • Python

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

About The Employer:


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DCV Sabenza IT and Recruitment

About the agency

Dedicated to the recruitment of IT professionals Sabenza iT is a South African registered business focusing on Finance, Engineering, SAP and general iT recruitment. We have over 18 years' experience in recruiting in South Africa, Australia, Europe, South America and Asia and have worked with a number of large companies offering the best service. We at Sabenza iT understands the changing market and we mold our services around each of our client's needs to offer a personal service. Sabenza iT has forged strong relationships with both Clients and Consultants by ensuring both parties get the most out of every placement. Our Head Office is based in South Africa and we have a satellite office in the UK so that we can keep in contact with expats who may consider returning to South Africa and so that we can offer our services globally for Consultants looking to go to South Africa and Consultants who are looking for opportunities abroad. We at Sabenza recognize the difference it makes to maintain good client relationships and we are keeping our client base niche and manageable in order to give the best service possible. We have gained a good reputation in the market place and have built a very large network and database of consultants that we draw from for each role. We are able to send applications within 24 hours of receiving a role profile or spec. We use one of the best Database software tools available to keep our database up to date and very fast to search. Sabenza iT does not only use job-sites, we headhunt and we use our network to find our clients the right Candidates. We have a strong Facebook presence and we have over 12,000 LinkedIn connections. For further information, please visit our website www.sabenzait.co.za or call me at any time on Tel: 0330040131.

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