team5pm - Data Architect (AI Infrastructure)
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Data Architect (AI Infrastructure)

  • On-site
    • Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
    +1 more
  • South Africa

If you’re driven by data, motivated by results, we’d love to meet you.

Job description

About the Role

Do you believe data should be infrastructure, not an afterthought? Do you see AI as only as strong as the datasets behind it? And do you want to design the data backbone of a modern, AI-driven agency? Then this is your moment: team5pm is looking for a Data Architect - AI & Performance Infrastructure.

What You’ll Do

As a Data Architect, you design and build the structural foundation of our data ecosystem. You ensure that platform data, campaign performance data, search and watch behaviour data and internal operational data are unified, clean and AI-ready.

You don’t just analyse data.
You design how it lives, flows and scales.

You work closely with data analysts, AI workflow developers, strategists and innovation leadership to create structured datasets that power performance loops, automation systems and AI-driven creative decisions.

In short: you build the backbone that makes intelligent content possible.

Your responsibilities

  • Design and maintain the overall data architecture across the organisation

  • Structure and unify datasets from platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, Meta and Google

  • Build scalable data models that support AI workflows and automation

  • Develop and optimise ETL pipelines and data ingestion processes

  • Improve data quality, consistency and governance standards

  • Collaborate with AI workflow developers to make datasets AI-compatible

  • Define schemas for reusable vertical datasets that enable predictive insights

  • Monitor performance, scalability and reliability of data systems

  • Document architecture and ensure internal understanding of data structures

Meet Team5pm

We are a data-driven social agency focused on effectiveness. Since 2018, we’ve been developing creative content that resonates with target audiences and drives conversions. With deep platform-specific expertise powered by insights into consumer search and viewing behavior, we help brands generate attention, boost preference and achieve results on social media. From YouTube and TikTok content to digital-first commercials and influencer campaigns, we’ve got it all covered.

Operating out of Amsterdam, Stockholm, Cape Town, and Warsaw, we partner with an international network of clients that includes Prime Video, GAMMA, bol, and KPN. Our work has earned us recognition such as SAN Awards, ADCN Lamps, Effie Awards, The YouTube Works, The Webby Awards, The Global Search Awards, and The European Video Awards.

Job requirements

What We’re Looking For

Our ideal Data Architect:

  • Has strong experience in data engineering or data architecture roles

  • Is comfortable designing scalable data models and systems

  • Has experience with SQL and modern data stack tools

  • Understands cloud environments (GCP, AWS or Azure)

  • Has experience with APIs, data pipelines and automation processes

  • Thinks structurally and long-term, not just tactically

  • Understands how structured data enables AI and automation

  • Communicates clearly with both technical and business stakeholders

Bonus if you:

  • Have worked in marketing, media or performance-driven environments

  • Have experience building AI-ready datasets

  • Understand search, viewing behaviour and social performance data

  • Have worked with workflow automation systems

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment: Be part of a team that's pushing the boundaries of AI in the creative industry.Professional Growth: Access to continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills.Competitive Compensation: Receive a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your expertise and contributions.

Our team5pm core values
It is no coincidence that our name starts with 'team'. We wouldn't be anywhere without you, our talented specialist. You are the backbone of everything we do. We want to help you become the best. And you can only be the best if you can be yourself. This means that we work based on these core values:

Combining these guiding principles with innovative methods, the coolest clients and some occasional fun is what working at team5pm is all about.

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