Lead Azure Data Architect – Insurance Domain

Employment International; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Employment International in London area is seeking an experienced Lead Azure Data Architect to guide data and cloud architecture for the insurance domain. You will translate business strategy into scalable, secure designs across data platforms, applications and integrations, with a focus on delivering value through analytics.

You’ll mentor teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and drive transformation initiatives using Azure services such as Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks and Functions.

Qualifications

• Insurance domain experience (past 5 years).
• Azure expertise including Blob Storage, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Functions, Monitor.
• Experience translating analytics into business outcomes and roadmaps.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver scalable, secure architectures for insurance platforms.
• Translate strategic objectives into end-to-end designs across applications, integrations and data platforms.
• Provide architecture leadership in cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and business insights to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.
• Support underwriting, claims, and policy administration with modern technology solutions.
• Create architecture roadmaps and data-driven presentations.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to enhance processes across the insurance value chain.

Skills

Azure ecosystem

Insurance domain experience

Analytics consulting

Data storytelling

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Strategy development

Job description

Urgent Hire - Lead Azure Data Architect – Insurance Domain - London area | Hybrid

Our client, a strategic AI partner to Fortune 500 companies, is seeking a Lead Azure Data Architect with strong insurance domain expertise to join their team.

Must have current Insurance industry experience (in past 5 years)

Duties:

• Design and deliver scalable, secure solution architectures for insurance platforms.
• Translate strategic objectives into end‑to‑end designs across applications, integrations, and data platforms.
• Provide architecture leadership in cloud technologies and digital transformation initiatives.
• Leverage analytics and business insights to drive innovation, efficiency, and growth.
• Support underwriting, claims, and policy administration with modern technology solutions.
• Create compelling architecture roadmaps and data‑driven presentations.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to enhance processes across the insurance value chain.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong Insurance domain experience, ideally within the Lloyd’s marketplace.
• Proficiency in the Azure ecosystem (Blob Storage, Data Lake, Synapse, Databricks, Functions, Monitor).
• Expertise in analytics consulting, data analysis, and data storytelling.
• Ability to connect technology decisions to business outcomes.
• Proven track record in strategy development and business transformation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and executive communication skills.