Data Architect

Capgemini; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy in London is seeking a skilled Data Architect to design robust data architectures and advocate for best practices in data governance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the insurance or financial sectors and experience with data modelling tools like Erwin. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders and translating complex data requirements into actionable strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Modeller in the insurance or financial services domain.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data lineage, and metadata management.
• Hands-on experience with data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner).

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable and governed data architectures.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data requirements and ensure alignment with goals.
• Translate complex data requirements into actionable architecture and modelling strategies.

Skills

Data governance

Data modeling

Influencing stakeholders

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Erwin

PowerDesigner

Databricks

Snowflake

Job description

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Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Your Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled and articulate Data Architect to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing robust data architecture, advocating for best practices in data governance, and ensuring high-quality data modelling standards. This role requires a strong understanding of insurance and finance domains, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders and team members toward optimal data solutions.

• Design and implement scalable and governed data architectures.
• Advocate for and enforce best practices in data governance, lineage, and documentation.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders to define data requirements, data definitions, and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Develop and maintain data models using tools such as Erwin or similar, including version control and publishing.
• Ensure proper documentation including data dictionaries, lineage diagrams, and governance frameworks.
• Provide clear, concise, and articulate communication to influence technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Translate complex data requirements into actionable architecture and modelling strategies.
• Review and validate data models to ensure consistency, accuracy, and alignment with enterprise standards.

Your Profile:

• Proven experience as a Data Architect or Data Modeller in the insurance or financial services domain.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data lineage, and metadata management.
• Hands-on experience with data modelling tools (e.g., Erwin, PowerDesigner).
• Familiarity with hyperscalers and modern data platforms (e.g., Databricks, Snowflake).
• Ability to articulate complex technical concepts clearly and concisely.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and influencing decision-making.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 350,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market-leading capabilities in AI, cloud, and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.