Data Architect - Insurance / Reinsurance

Sentinel; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent client in the insurance sector is seeking an experienced Data Architect to lead the design of scalable data architecture. This hybrid role is pivotal in supporting advanced analytics and digital initiatives. Ideal candidates should have a strong background in insurance/reinsurance, data modeling, and experience with Azure and Databricks. This opportunity offers a challenging environment with significant responsibilities in ensuring data integrity and governance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Insurance / Reinsurance industry, familiar with London Market.
• Strong data modeling skills, hands-on experience in enterprise environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of scalable data architecture.
• Develop and maintain logical and physical data models.
• Define and govern data architecture standards.

Skills

Insurance / Reinsurance knowledge

Data modeling expertise

Data architecture design

Tools

Azure Data Factory

Databricks

Job description

Job Description

Data Architect – Insurance / Reinsurance. Superb London based client has a long-term, Inside IR35, Hybrid Remote / Onsite role for an experienced Data Architect with a ReInsurance background and very strong Azure / DataBricks Data Architecture experience. This role will be pivotal in designing and delivering scalable data architecture to support advanced analytics, digitalization initiatives, and enterprise-wide information management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of scalable data architecture for insurance and reinsurance analytics.
• Develop and maintain logical and physical data models, ensuring integrity, consistency, and performance.
• Define and govern data architecture standards and integration practices across Azure Data Factory and Databricks.
• Manage the Information Management framework, architecture, processes, and solutions.
• Create and maintain strategic roadmaps for Data & Analytics domains.
• Review high-level designs to ensure quality, coherence, and alignment with enterprise data architecture.
• Deliver standards, patterns, and controls for repeatable and secure data services deployment.

Profile & Skills Mandatory

• Proven experience in Insurance / Reinsurance (Inwards) industry, with familiarity in London Market or Specialty Insurance data domains and terminology.
• Strong data modeling expertise (Erwin or similar).
• Hands‑on experience in designing and managing data architecture in enterprise environments.

Additional Skills & Experience

• 5–10+ years in data architecture, engineering, or administration within insurance enterprises.
• Strong understanding of insurance domain concepts and data structures.
• Knowledge of data warehousing and ETL / ELT pipelines.
• Experience with Azure Data Factory and Databricks (orchestration and pipeline design).
• Familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and SDLC methodologies.
• Relevant industry certifications (Azure, Databricks, Data Architecture) preferred.