Data Architect

Recruiter:

Communicate Recruitment

Job Ref:

CTI007036/TF

Date posted:

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Roads. Infrastructure. Rules. Growth.
The same principles apply to data.
We're continuously building our Data Architecture talent network and looking to connect with experienced Data Architects who know how to design robust, scalable environments that support growth, innovation, and business performance.
Whether you're defining enterprise data strategies, designing modern cloud architectures, implementing governance frameworks, or enabling advanced analytics and AI initiatives, we'd love to hear from you.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities: Set the tempo by driving engineering delivery and maintaining team momentum Lead the ensemble through coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing engineering teams Keep every section in harmony by fostering collaboration between engineering, product, QA, and business stakeholders Refine the performance through engineering best practices, quality standards, and continuous improvement Guide the composition by contributing to technical strategy, architecture decisions, and long-term planning Balance creativity with precision by ensuring innovation is delivered alongside reliability and scalability Develop future soloists by identifying talent, supporting career growth, and building leadership capability within the team Job Experience and Skills Required: Minimum 5+ years' of software engineering experience, including team leadership responsibilities Experience managing and mentoring software development teams Strong background in modern software engineering practices and SDLCs Experience delivering complex software projects in Agile environments Proven ability to align technical teams with business objectives Exposure to cloud platforms, scalable architectures, and modern engineering practices This is an opportunity to join our talent pool and be considered for future opportunities with leading organisations across South Africa. Apply now! Connect with us on and Register your CV to create a profile or to view all our Jobs in Information Technology. One of the best Developer Recruitment Agencies in Cape Town. Let us assist you with your IT careers. For Further C# Developer jobs, C++ Developer jobs, Java Developer jobs, .Net Developer careers, Angular Developer and Full stack developer jobs. I also specialize in recruiting in the following: Manual and Automation Testers, Business Analysts, Software Developers, AI Engineers, and Data Scientists. If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles \/ positions.

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