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Boardroom Appointments

Data Solutions Architect

Boardroom Appointments

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • United Kingdom
  • Posted 14 Jan 2026 by Boardroom Appointments
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2630841 - Ref JHB005237

About the position

Data Solutions Architect
Summary of the Role
Data Solutions Architect to work within a dynamic, remote-first data architecture capability delivering cloud-based data solutions
Responsible for designing and delivering solutions using RDBMS, ETL and ELT, and cloud platforms for blue-chip clients across multiple sectors
Lead cross-functional teams including Data Engineers, Architects, Business Analysts, and QA Analysts in an Agile environment
Own end-to-end technical delivery, stakeholder engagement, and solution quality

Experience and Leadership

  • Proven experience in data architecture in a senior or lead role
  • Demonstrated experience leading architectural design and strategy for complex data solutions using Snowflake
  • Experience overseeing end-to-end delivery of enterprise data platforms
  • Background in consulting environments delivering custom data architecture solutions
  • Experience within the insurance sector considered an advantage

Architectural Expertise
  • Strong expertise in designing and delivering end-to-end data solutions including data warehousing, pipelines, and analytics using Snowflake
  • Experience applying Data Mesh and Data Fabric architectural patterns
  • Proven ability to develop data product strategies with a product-led mindset
  • Extensive experience across cloud platforms including Snowflake, AWS, Azure, and GCP
  • Experience integrating Snowflake with cloud services and big data tools
  • Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure and its impact on data architecture

Data Technology Skills
  • Deep hands-on experience with Snowflake features, capabilities, and best practices
  • Strong understanding of data modelling principles and techniques
  • Solid knowledge of big data technologies such as Apache Spark
  • Working knowledge of Hadoop ecosystems
  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, R, or Java
  • Knowledge of ETL and ELT processes including DBT
  • Experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
  • Exposure to data visualisation tools and DevOps principles and tools
  • Familiarity with machine learning and AI concepts and their integration into data architectures

Design and Lifecycle Management
  • Proven experience designing modern, scalable, and resilient data architectures
  • Strong understanding of the full data architecture lifecycle from concept to deployment and consumption

Data Management and Governance
  • Strong knowledge of data management principles and best practices
  • Experience implementing data governance frameworks
  • Understanding of data security and compliance requirements including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, or similar regulations

Leadership and Communication
  • Strong leadership capability to guide and manage architects and technical specialists
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Proven ability to influence architectural decisions and guide best practices with stakeholders and clients

Project and Stakeholder Management
  • Experience working within agile delivery frameworks including SAFe, Scrum, and Kanban
  • Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources while maintaining focus on architectural outcomes

Qualifications
  • Matric and a bachelors degree in Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field
  • SAFe or Scrum certification preferred

Desired Skills:

  • Communications
  • Computer
  • Project and Stakeholder Management

Boardroom Appointments

About the agency

A brief history & description of services: •Boardroom Appointments was founded by our current CEO, Ms. Maria Ferreira in 1989 •Boardroom Appointments is a Level 1 category B-BBEE 135% contributor •Growing team of Specialist Consultants and Contract Managers have placed professionals throughout all levels and industries •We have a clear understanding of Permanent Recruitment & Temporary Employment Services •Dedicated Site Management take care of and ensure legal compliance regarding Labour / Business process Outsourcing (BPO), Human Resources, Labour Relations, Industrial Relations, Skills & Training, Payroll & Admin, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and Bargaining Councils rulings •Our 26 years of experience, bulging databases, address books and incredible national networks enable us to recruit, place and manage all levels of staff including: CEO’s, Managing Directors, CFO’s, COO’s HR Directors, Production Directors, Call Centre Management, Call Centre Agents (Inbound / Outbound), Supervisors, Information Technology specialists, SAP Consultants, Engineers, Project Engineers, Project Managers, Automotive Specialists, Telecommunication Specialists, Locums, Pharmacists, Pharmacist Assistants, Marketing & Sales, Logistics & Distribution and Production Staff including Artisans, Semi-skilled and General Workers. •Our Specialist Consultants cater for each individual clients need; Boardroom Appointments is a strong, well-recognised brand and has formed strategic business partnerships with a multitude of leading blue chip JSE listed companies. We focus on QUALITY and not quantity and strive to find only the best candidates for our clients and save our clients time, effort and energy through a personalised customised service level. Boardroom Appointments provides clients with a range of service offerings. We provide clients with a variety of additional benefits that make our services unlike any other. We have staff transportation facilities, a cross-country network of experience, Contract Managers and a service centre that gives us the ability to handle high volumes of client requests.

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