Data Solutions Architect - London Markets

Proactive Appointments; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Data Solutions Architect with deep expertise in the Lloyd's of London Market. This pivotal role involves leading the design and deployment of enterprise-grade data architecture using Snowflake and other modern data tools. You will collaborate closely with stakeholders to create solutions that maximize data value, driving decision-making and business growth. Your responsibilities will include architecture design, data governance, and performance tuning, ensuring robust data security and compliance. If you are passionate about transforming data into actionable insights, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the Lloyd's of London or Specialty Insurance Market.
• Expert level knowledge of Snowflake and ETL/Data Integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain enterprise data architecture models and data flows.
• Lead data migrations from legacy systems to modern Snowflake environments.

Skills

Data Architecture

Snowflake

ETL/Data Transformation

Data Governance

Stakeholder Collaboration

Performance Tuning

Tools

Talend

Fivetran

MS SQL Server

Liquibase

GitLab

Power BI

SAP BO

Job description

Data Solutions Architect

Hybrid - Inside IR35

We're looking for a seasoned Data Solutions Architect with deep expertise in the Lloyd's of London Market and a strong background in Snowflake and ETL/data transformation tools.

As a Data Architect, you'll lead the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-grade data architecture using Snowflake and a modern suite of data tools. You'll work at the intersection of IT and business, collaborating closely with stakeholders to create solutions that unlock the full value of data-driving decision-making and business growth across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture Design: Design and maintain enterprise data architecture models, data flows, and integrations using Snowflake.
• Data Governance: Manage data collection, storage, transformation, and protection across systems.
• Database Development: Create scalable and efficient data solutions within the Snowflake platform.
• System Analysis: Evaluate system requirements to ensure compatibility and performance.
• Legacy Migration: Lead data migrations from legacy systems to modern Snowflake environments.
• Security & Compliance: Implement robust data security protocols aligned with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work cross-functionally to translate data needs into actionable architecture and solutions.
• Performance Tuning: Continuously optimize data pipelines and database systems for speed and efficiency.
• Documentation: Produce and maintain architecture documentation, technical specs, and design artefacts.

What We're Looking For

• Industry Expertise: Must have hands-on experience in the Lloyds of London or Specialty Insurance Market.
• Snowflake (expert level)
• ETL/Data Integration tools such as Talend, Fivetran
• Familiarity with MS SQL Server, Liquibase, GitLab
• Data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI, SAP BO)