Data Architect

Square One Resources; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Square One Resources has an exciting opportunity for a Data Architect with extensive Insurance domain knowledge to join a sector-leading client on an initial contract through the end of the year.

You will define data architecture roadmaps, lead master data management initiatives and drive modernization by integrating legacy platforms with modern data technologies, while ensuring governance and data quality to enable data-driven decision making.

Qualifications

• Highly experienced Data Architect with insurance domain expertise.
• Defines data architecture roadmaps, leads MDM initiatives, drives modernization by integrating legacy with modern data technologies.
• Provides governance and data quality, collaborates with business and tech stakeholders to enable data-driven decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define data architecture roadmaps across enterprise data platforms.
• Lead Master Data Management initiatives and data governance.
• Drive modernization by integrating legacy systems with modern data technologies.

Skills

MDM

Data architecture

Insurance domain

Legacy to modern tech

Job description

Job Title: Data Architect - Insurance Expert

Location: Central London - 3 days per week in the office. Additional travel to Leeds will be required (expenses will be reimbursed)

Salary/Rate: £650 per day inside IR35

Start Date: 26/10/2026

Job Type: Contract until the end of the year

Company Introduction

We have an exciting opportunity now available with one of our sector-leading insurance clients! They are currently looking for a skilled Data Architect with extensive Insurance domain knowledge to join their team for an initial contract until the end of the year.

Mandatory Skills: MDM, legacy, and modern data technologies

Role Description Skills:

• Highly experienced Data Architect and Insurance Domain Expert with extensive experience designing and delivering enterprise-wide data strategies within the insurance sector.
• Responsible for defining data architecture roadmaps, leading master data management (MDM) initiatives, and driving the modernization of data ecosystems by integrating legacy platforms with modern data technologies.
• Provides strategic leadership, ensures data governance and quality, and collaborates with business and technology stakeholders to enable data-driven decision-making and business transformation.