Data Architect - Halifax; Home Based

ZipRecruiter; Halifax; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading insurance company is seeking an experienced Data Architect to join its Halifax team. This pivotal role involves modernizing data capabilities and ensuring a robust data strategy. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience with various data architectures. The position offers hybrid working options, competitive salary, and extensive benefits including health insurance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Annual pay review

Performance bonus

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Gym discounts and cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in designing high-quality, data-centric solutions.
• Proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and managing structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with relational and graph databases.

Responsibilities

• Designing data structures and integrations for rapid and effective solution delivery.
• Developing architecture patterns aligned with business needs.
• Acting as design authority on Data projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Modeling

Data frameworks

Cloud architecture

SQL

Education

Cloud architect/data architect certifications (Databricks, AWS, Azure)

Tools

Databricks

Unity Catalog

Job description

Job Description

Data Architect - Halifax, United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £90,000 (Dependent on Experience)

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Data Architect to join our architecture team at Covéa Insurance.

Covéa Insurance offers a wide range of home, motor, and commercial insurance backed by award-winning customer service. Our purpose is to "help protect people against the worst happening and put it right if it does." It’s the reason we are here and the focus of our daily efforts.

We are on an exciting journey to modernise our data capability. By leveraging advanced data products and platforms, Covéa can gain deeper insights into customer behavior, optimize operations, and stay ahead of regulatory requirements. The right Data Architect will play a pivotal role in this transformation, ensuring that our data strategy is robust, scalable, and aligned with business objectives.

While technical proficiency is essential, Covéa is looking for someone who can use their knowledge of data products, platforms, methodologies, and governance to understand our ambitions, investigate root problems, foster team collaboration, and guide the business through this journey.

This role is hybrid, involving a mix of working from home and from our Halifax office.

Responsibilities

• Designing data structures and integrations for rapid and effective solution delivery.
• Developing architecture patterns, solutions, and Target Architecture aligned with business needs.
• Acting as design authority on Data projects, ensuring adherence to standards and architecture.
• Supporting high-profile, large-scale projects and programs.
• Driving solution adoption, building consensus, and resolving constraints.
• Ensuring architecture meets project objectives and requirements.
• Defining and managing requirements in collaboration with customers.
• Operating within governance processes and reviewing changes for compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience in designing high-quality, data-centric solutions at various levels.
• Proficiency in data analysis, modeling, and managing structured and unstructured data.
• Experience with relational and graph databases.
• Knowledge of Data frameworks such as Data Vault, Kimball, and Inmon.
• Understanding of Databricks, Unity Catalog, DLT, and external connectors.
• Experience with cloud and on-premise Data Warehouse, Data Lake, and Lakehouse architectures.
• Cloud architect/data architect certifications (Databricks, AWS, Azure) preferred.
• Assertiveness and understanding of complex business challenges.

We encourage candidates who may not meet all criteria to apply, as we value diversity and inclusion.

What’s on Offer?

• 36.25 hours/week with flexible options.
• Annual pay review and performance bonus of 12.5%.
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays, with holiday buy/sell options.
• Generous pension scheme with employer contributions up to 9%.
• Health benefits including Private Medical Insurance, annual health assessments, and 24/7 Virtual GP.
• Company car scheme, wellbeing support, and professional development opportunities.
• Additional benefits like gym discounts, cycle to work, and retailer discounts through Perkpal.

Our mission is to create inclusive, engaged teams where everyone can succeed. We welcome all applicants and are committed to fair recruitment practices. Please contact us for reasonable adjustments or further discussion.