Data Architect

Aviva; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking a Data Architect to lead the design and implementation of enterprise data solutions. The role involves collaboration with business leaders, mentoring team members, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data architecture, governance, and cloud platforms, and will be responsible for driving innovation and setting standards. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and flexible working options.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Generous pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Supportive policies

Flexible benefits

Paid volunteering days

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing complex data architectures.
• Strong knowledge of cloud platforms and data integration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead architecture design and implementation of data platforms.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define data strategies.
• Drive best practices in data modeling and governance.

Skills

Data Modeling

Data Warehousing

Cloud Platforms

Data Integration

Data Governance

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Education

Architecture Frameworks

Tools

TOGAF

Job description

Data Architect
Salary: National circa £95,000 / London circa £120,000

As a Data Architect, you will lead the end-to-end architecture design and implementation of enterprise data platforms and solutions. You will collaborate closely with business and technology leaders to translate strategic goals into actionable architectural blueprints. Your expertise will be instrumental in evaluating technologies, setting standards, and driving innovation. The role also includes mentoring team members and ensuring that all solutions support strong customer outcomes and long-term business objectives.

A bit about the job:

The Data Architect is responsible for providing expert guidance in the design and development of advanced data and technology architectures, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, industry standards, and regulatory requirements. This role plays a key part in defining architecture strategies, optimizing processes, and selecting appropriate platforms and solutions.

• Lead the architecture and design of enterprise-wide data solutions, ensuring scalability, security, and performance
• Work with stakeholders across business and IT to define data strategies, standards, and roadmaps.
• Drive the adoption of best practices in data modelling, governance, and integration across platforms
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry trends to inform architectural decisions and improve system capabilities

Skills and experience we're looking for:

• Proven experience in designing and implementing complex data architectures in large-scale environments
• Strong knowledge of data modeling, data warehousing, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure), and data integration tools
• Deep understanding of data governance, security standards, and regulatory compliance requirements
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts for non-technical audiences
• Experience with architecture frameworks (e.g., TOGAF) and tools for documenting and managing architecture artifacts

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.

• National salary circa £95,000, London salary circa £120,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)

• Bonus opportunity - 12% (E grade) 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
• 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

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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.

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