Job Overview:
The Data Architect will play an instrumental part in designing, implementing, and overseeing the data standards and architecture framework of government information systems. As part of a collaborative team across departments, the data architect will establish an infrastructure which facilitates efficient integration, governance, and analytics – and to support
efficient integration through standardization. He/She must combine technical know-how with some governmental understanding for optimal transformation of data management within government
Duties and Responsibilities
- Engaging government departments and agencies to assess enterprise data requirements and integration needs.
- Designing, creating, and maintaining an architecture strategy aligned with GICTA’s mission and government objectives.
- Implement and enforce data standards, policies, and procedures that guarantee data accuracy, consistency, security, and accessibility.
- Build and manage conceptual, logical, and physical data models that demonstrate data flow relationships and integration points for easier management and administration of systems and databases.
- Collaborate with software developers, data engineers and analysts to implement effective data pipelines and ETL processes.
- Evaluate and recommend data management tools, technologies and platforms which align with agency goals.
- Coordinating the use of analysis, design, and modelling techniques to establish, modify or maintain data structures with their associated components.
- Plans own data modelling and design activities, selecting appropriate techniques and the correct level of detail for meeting assigned objectives.
- Plans own data modelling and design activities, selecting appropriate techniques and the correct level of detail for meeting assigned objectives.
- Provide training and guidance to government staff on data-related topics, fostering a data-driven culture.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by senior staff.
- Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Information Technology, Computer Science
or related discipline with at least three (3) years’ post-qualification experience work experience in data architecture or similar role. - An in-depth knowledge of principles related to data architecture design such as modeling and integration.
- Proficiency with database systems, data warehousing tools and data modeling models such as DFD, ERD, OODM, SQL, JSON, XML, etc.
- Excellent communication skills to effectively explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
- Familiarity with public sector or governmental organizations IT projects is invaluable, with knowledge of current information technology trends and applications will be an added advantage.
- Experience designing data architectures for large and complex applications.
- Familiarity with emerging technologies such as cloud computing, big data analysis and machine learning.
- Proficiency with data modeling and CASE tools such as MS Visio, erwin Data Modeler, etc
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills that enable interaction with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Application Deadline:
Wednesday, 4th October 2023. Candidates interested in applying should submit their CV, cover letters, and three references to info@gicta.gm by the deadline. Please include the position title in the subject line of the email. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Interviews will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates.