Data Management IT Specialist

Job Description

The Data Management IT Specialist will play a critical role in managing and organizing data within our organization. The successful candidate will develop and implement comprehensive data management policies and procedures, ensuring data accuracy and integrity while maintaining security.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate data quality issues.
• Ensure that data management strategies align with organizational goals.
• Create and maintain data dictionaries and metadata repositories.
• Monitor data usage and performance metrics, providing reports to stakeholders.
• Provide technical support to users on data management systems.
• Implement improvements to existing data processes and systems.
• Develop automated solutions for data collection and reporting.
• Participate in auditing data regularly to ensure compliance and quality.
• Advise on data governance policies.
• Work closely with IT support to troubleshoot data system issues.

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Computer Science, or relevant field
• Master's degree would be advantageous

Experience

• 5+ years of working experience in data management.

Technical Skills

• Data Governance frameworks
• Hadoop
• Data Modeling

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving
• Adaptability

Certifications

• Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
• AWS Certified Data Analytics

Languages

• English: Fluent

Advantageous

• Experience with data visualization tools: Proficiency in using tools such as Tableau and Power BI.
• Familiarity with data governance and compliance: Understanding of regulations like GDPR and POPIA.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan with company matching
• Work-from-home options available
• Annual training and development budget

Company Culture

• Innovation: We prioritize innovative thinking, encouraging our team to explore new ideas.
• Supportive Environment: Our workplace is designed to support employee wellbeing and professional growth.