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Data Architect

KCB Group

KenyaNot stated · On-siteCloses Friday, 13 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 30 Oct 2026
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Role overview

KCB Group is hiring a full-time Data Architect based in Kenya. This role is ideal for someone with strong experience in data architecture and information management who can align data strategies with business goals to support effective decision-making.

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What you will do

  • Develop and align the bank's information architecture strategy with business processes and goals.
  • Design and oversee the creation of cross-functional enterprise data solutions.
  • Gather and document business requirements through various analysis methods.
  • Maintain architectures impacting the bank's information architecture, including data standards and methodologies.
  • Ensure solutions maximize reuse across multiple programs.
  • Lead the breakdown and planning of business vision into technology deliverables and data needs.
  • Govern data engineering and solution building to ensure adherence to defined standards.
  • Evaluate and recommend emerging data management and analytics technologies.
  • Facilitate analysis of business drivers to deliver enterprise architecture requirements.
  • Assess business frameworks to identify data deficiencies and recommend improvements.
  • Coordinate integration architecture to align project solutions with enterprise standards.
  • Develop conceptual, logical, and physical data models for analysis and business intelligence.
  • Participate in IT quality assurance processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or related field.
  • At least 7 years of technical experience in IT.
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in data analysis, data systems, data models, data governance, data architecture, applications architecture or software development.
  • At least 5 years experience in at least three IT disciplines such as application architecture, data architecture, integration architecture, application development, middleware, or microservices in a multitier environment.
  • At least 5 years experience with operating and database systems like Windows and Unix.
  • Professional qualifications such as TOGAF and CBAP are required.
  • Project management or Scrum certifications like PRINCE II, PMP, MSP, SMC, CSM, or PMI-ACP are required.

How to apply

Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before Friday, 13 November 2026.

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