Data Architect - Azure - Insurance

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Data Architect to drive their data architecture initiatives. This role involves designing and optimizing data lakes and cloud-based ETL processes, ensuring data integrity and security, and collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data architecture, particularly within Azure environments, and will mentor junior engineers. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement in a hybrid work setting, where your contributions will play a key role in digital transformation projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Data Architect focusing on cloud-based environments.
• Strong knowledge of data governance and security best practices.
• Experience with data catalogue and metadata governance tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable data architectures for cloud-based environments.
• Lead the implementation of ETL processes for efficient data handling.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all platforms.

Skills

Data Architecture

Data Modelling

Data Management

Cloud-based ETL processes

Azure Fabric

Data Factory

Data Lakes

Data Bricks

DML and DQL

Bulk and Event-Driven Data Analytics

Collibra

Problem-solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Master's degree in Information Technology

Tools

MS SQL

Cosmos DB

Mongo DB

PostgreSQL

Hadoop

Spark

Job description

Job Description

Senior Data Architect (Azure)

Insurance / ReInsurance

Location: London

Hybrid:3 Days a week

Position Overview: As a Senior Data Architect, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimising our data architecture / data lakehouse to support cloud-based ETL processes and digital transformation projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop scalable data architectures for cloud-based environments.
• Lead the implementation of ETL processes to ensure efficient data extraction, transformation, and loading.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Ensure data quality, integrity, and security across all data platforms.
• Optimize data storage and retrieval processes to enhance performance and scalability.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior data engineers and developers.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends to drive continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain documentation for data architecture, processes, and best practices.

Key Requirements:

• Experienced in Data Architecture, Data Modelling, and Data Management.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Data Architect, with a focus on cloud-based environments (primarily Azure), Azure Fabric, Data Factory, Data Lakes, Data Bricks, and ETL processes.
• Experience with database management systems (e.g., MS SQL, Cosmos DB, Mongo DB, PostgreSQL) along with strong DML and DQL experience.
• Strong knowledge and experience in Bulk and Event-Driven Data Analytics.
• Experience with Data Catalogue and Meta Data Governance tools like Collibra.
• Familiarity with data modelling, data governance, and data security best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Skills:

• Experience with big data technologies (e.g., Hadoop, Spark).
• Knowledge of machine learning and AI integration with data architectures.
• Certification in cloud platforms or data management.