Data Solution Architect

Aviva; London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international insurance company is seeking a Data Solution Architect to design and deliver scalable data solutions. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in data architecture, knowledge of AWS and Snowflake, and a collaborative mindset to mentor junior colleagues. This role offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity of 10% of annual salary

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit

Retailer discounts up to 40%

Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year

Supportive parental and carer’s leave policies

Flexible benefits including cycle to work

3 paid volunteering days

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable technology architectures.
• Define and embed architecture principles, standards and guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-centric solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentor junior colleagues.
• Support key projects and long-term transformation initiatives.

Skills

Proven experience designing and implementing scalable data and technology architectures

Strong understanding of data architecture frameworks, principles and patterns

In depth knowledge and experience with AWS

In depth knowledge and experience with Snowflake

Ability to lead solution design discussions and influence stakeholders

Collaborative mindset

Passion for mentoring others

Job description

Data Solution Architect

Salary:London:Circa £85,000, National:Circa £75,000

Locations: London, Bristol, York and Norwich

Design the future of data at Aviva

Are you someone who thrives on creating scalable, secure, and future-ready data solutions?

This role is perfect for an experienced Data Architect who’s ready to take ownership of architectural design in a dynamic and evolving business area.

If you’re passionate about shaping how data is used and managed, and enjoy working across teams to deliver impactful solutions, this could be your next move.

A bit about the job

As a Data Solution Architect in our Group Functions domain, you’ll lead the design and delivery of robust, scalable technology architectures that support our strategic goals.

You’ll define and embed architecture principles, standards and guidelines – making sure our solutions are compliant, future-proof and aligned with business needs.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver data-centric solutions, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior colleagues.

Your work will directly support key projects and long-term transformation initiatives.

Skills and experience we’re looking for

• Proven experience designing and implementing scalable data and technology architectures
• Strong understanding of data architecture frameworks, principles and patterns
• In depth knowledge and experience with AWS and Snowflake in enterprise environments
• Ability to lead solution design discussions and influence stakeholders
• A collaborative mindset and a passion for mentoring others.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose –with you today, for a better tomorrow– is a promise we make to our colleagues too. And one of the ways we live up to that promise is by investing in you.

We have so much to offer when it comes to being an Aviva colleague.

• Salary: National Circa £75,000 and London Circa £85000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications).
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, and you can choose to buy or sell up to 5 days
• Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
• Make your money go further - Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme
• Brilliantly supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave
• Flexible benefits to suit you, including sustainability options such as cycle to work
• Make a difference, be part of our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others
• We take your wellbeing seriously with lots of support and tools
• Take a look to learn more. Put a salary into this calculator to see what your total Aviva Reward could be.

Aviva is for everyone:

• We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences.
• Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply.
• We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
• We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
• Most of our people are smart working – spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
• To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here
• We’d love it if you could submit your application online.
• If you require an alternative method of applying, please give Kirthi Kanikireddy a call on 02045922145 or send an email to [e-mail]