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Senior Data Architect at Safaricom Kenya
Safaricom
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 3 hours ago (28 Oct 2026) Updated about 2 hours ago
Job Description
The Senior Data Architect designs and governs Safaricom’s enterprise data architecture, establishing standards and models that support mobile money and payment services across markets. Responsibilities include creating data models, ensuring data quality, and collaborating with engineering and analytics teams to enable scalable solutions. The role requires extensive experience in data architecture and strong leadership in data governance.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field.
- • 5+ years of experience in data architecture, data modeling and governance.
- • Expertise in relational and NoSQL databases, data warehousing and cloud data platforms.
- • Strong knowledge of ETL processes, data integration and big‑data technologies.
- • Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams and communicate technical concepts.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Design and evolve enterprise data architecture for mobile money and payment platforms.
- • Define data standards, models, and governance frameworks across markets.
- • Lead data modeling, integration and data‑flow design initiatives.
- • Ensure data quality, security and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- • Collaborate with engineering, analytics and business teams to deliver data solutions.
- • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data professionals.