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Lead Developer: Data Architecture
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Lead Developer
3 Months Renewable Contract
Available Immediately
Banking
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled
Lead Developer
with strong expertise in
data architecture, data engineering, data modelling, and SQL
to join our team in the banking sector. The successful candidate will play a critical role in designing, building, and optimizing scalable data solutions while providing technical leadership and mentorship to a junior team of developers and analysts. This role requires both hands-on technical expertise and the ability to guide and upskill a growing team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and implementation of
robust data architectures
to support banking applications and analytics. - Develop, optimize, and maintain
ETL/ELT pipelines, data warehouses, and data lakes
. - Drive the design and enforcement of
data modelling standards
to ensure accuracy, consistency, and scalability across systems. - Write efficient and optimized
SQL queries
, stored procedures, and database scripts for complex data processing. - Collaborate with stakeholders across business and IT to translate requirements into scalable technical solutions.
- Ensure data solutions are compliant with
regulatory, governance, and security requirements
in the banking sector. - Provide
hands-on technical leadership
, code reviews, and best practices to elevate the technical quality of deliverables. - Mentor, coach, and upskill a junior team of developers and analysts, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
- Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in
data engineering and architecture
.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and
mentorship abilities
, with proven experience developing junior talent. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
- Strong problem-solving skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure in a
regulated and fast-paced banking environment
.
Technical Requirements
- Proven expertise in
SQL development
(query optimization, stored procedures, performance tuning). - Strong knowledge of
data architecture and data modelling principles
(relational, dimensional, and NoSQL). - Experience with
data engineering frameworks
and technologies (e.g., Python, Spark, Kafka, Airflow, or similar). - Experience designing and managing
data warehouses and/or data lakes
(e.g., Snowflake, Redshift, BigQuery, or equivalent). - Proficiency in
ETL/ELT design and implementation
. - Familiarity with
cloud platforms
(AWS, Azure, or GCP) and their data services. - Strong understanding of
data governance, data quality, and security practices
within financial services.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field (Master's advantageous).
- 8+ years of experience in
data engineering, data architecture, and SQL development
. - 3+ years in a
leadership or senior developer role
, with mentorship experience. - Prior experience in the
banking or financial services sector
is strongly preferred.
Application & Data Architect: App & Data Architecture: ICTD19152R
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Location
City of Ekurhuleni
Remuneration
R 957,408 to R 1,313,316 - Basic salary per annum (plus benefits)
Assignment Type
Permanent
Minimum Requirements:
- B Degree in Computer Science / Information Systems / Technology and Engineering or relevant equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- TOGAF / SABSA Certification
- 5 years' experience in application architecture, solution architecture design including: strategic, tactical and operational thinking and leadership with strong abilities in relationship management; developing and management of application architecture artefacts; established a tract record of managing ICT staff and ICT services; and demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects
- A valid driver's license
Core Responsibilities:
- Design and analyse software projects. Create new applications or improve existing applications, run software tests, develop product prototypes and create technical documents and manuals relating to application development. Evaluate application technologies and make recommendations for best uses for the City. Ensure compliance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture as defined by the City. Train other team members in areas of programming and software development
- Provide input to strategic capability and leadership to ensure alignment with the City's and ICT strategy
- Ensure effective operational processes to ensure effective and efficient execution of assigned tasks related to the delivery of architecture projects and thereby contribute towards the achievement of performance goals by the Department
- Perform governance and risk management functions by maintaining compliance with policies and procedures to ensure promotion of good governance, compliance with applicable legislative and policy prescripts and effective and efficient management of risks by the Department
- Manage effective financial processes by performing assessment of the potential of emerging technologies and innovation ideas to contribute towards prudent financial management by the Department at large
- Ensure customer service orientation to promote people centered and efficient service delivery by the Department in line with the Batho Pele principles
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The successful candidate will be required to sign a performance contract as per Council resolution.
Candidates may be requested to submit proof of the NQF level applicable to the qualifications they have obtained.
Should candidates not be informed of the outcome of the application within six weeks of the closing date, it should be regarded as having been unsuccessful. The City of Ekurhuleni subscribes to the principles of the Employment Equity Act and reserves the right to appoint, not appoint or to appoint laterally.
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